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8 Amazingly Quirky Budget-Friendly Hotel Chains

The words hotel chain might conjure images of lackluster decor, outdated carpeting, and unpalatable, uninspired food. And while many budget chain properties undoubtedly fall under that umbrella, others are quirky and cool, with hip amenities, affordable prices, and chic details that are worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed. Ahead, we bring you eight…

5 Top-Reiseziele für Solo-Travelers

Immer mehr reisefreudige Menschen entscheiden sich seit geraumer Zeit, dass sie sich alleine auf den Weg in ein Reiseabenteuer machen möchten. Warum das Solo – Reisen immer beliebter wird liegt auf der Hand: Als Alleinreisender kannst du dich frei entscheiden, wohin die Reise gehen soll, du bist unabhängig, kannst spontan deinen individuellen Stimmungen folgen und…

The Most Haunted Hotels in Europe That You Can Stay In

From trick-or-treating and watching gory films to dodging creepy clowns at haunted houses, there are plenty of ways to ring in Halloween. But for those who are looking to up the fear factor even more, we rounded up 10 of the most haunted hotels in Europe that you can spend the night in. These houses…

8 Hidden Gems to Discover in Dublin

No one will fault you for taking the more traditional tourist route to sightseeing in Dublin, but when you’re done exploring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and the Guinness Storehouse, take a journey to see the city’s quirkier, less visited attractions. Care to see Napoleon’s toothbrush or stroll through a car park to…

7 Hotels That Perfectly Represent Their Destination

One of the big draws of traveling is the lure of the unfamiliar: the opportunity to stay in places that we’d never see — much less experience — in our home base. And perhaps staying in a spot that encapsulates the spirit of a new locale is the best way to discover the location. So…

How Halloween Is Celebrated Around the World Might Surprise You

Like most Western holidays, Halloween’s origins date to pre-Christian traditions; in this case, the holiday developed out of the Celtic festival of Samhain. Despite its ancient Irish roots, though, Halloween is considered a new American holiday by much of the world — and it is the U.S. that lent the holiday its more modern, recognizable…

The Most Overrated Attractions in Europe (And Where to Go Instead)

When it comes to traveling in Europe, it seems like everyone has something to say. There are countless online polls of best and worst sights to pore over ahead of a trip — not to mention all of the advice from well-intentioned friends and family. The deluge of information makes sifting through the hype and…

10 Spa Escapes in Europe

Visiting Europe is often composed of a whirlwind tour, during which visitors hurry from one tourist destination to another. Therefore — in between trips to museums and monuments — finding the time to breathe can be surprisingly difficult. To help speed along to the moment where you actually find relaxation — you’re on vacation, after…

8 Awesome Urban Parks Around the World

People are drawn to big cities for their never-ending assortment of things to do. There’s always a new restaurant to check out, neighborhood to explore, or show to see. But sometimes, it’s nice to simply kick back and relax in the heart of a city while being surrounded by nature. For all those times, we’ve…

The World’s Most Overrated Places, According to Oyster.com Editors

There are the type of tourist destinations that exceed all expectations — they look even more surreal than they did in pictures and weren’t nearly as crowded as you had imagined. Then, there are those where reputation and reality don’t align, leaving you with one final thought: “wait, that’s it?” Whether it’s a destination you…