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Cambodia has been gaining attention in the travel community for some years now. For a relatively small nation, the Kingdom of Wonder, as it’s known, boasts a cache of attractions — ancient temples, vibrant cities, a welcoming countryside, and idyllic islands, to name but a few. For many, it requires a long journey to reach,…
March is distinguished as Women’s History Month in the U.S., and March 8 marks the global celebration of International Women’s Day. In celebration and support of the many great achievements of women around the world, we’d like to highlight the entrepreneurship, leadership, and talents of five international tourist operations run by women. Each unique experience…
Cambodia, known as the Kingdom of Wonder, has been emerging on the radar for in-the-know travelers. Tourism was virtually nonexistent in the ’70s and ’80s due to genocide and civil war; the Cambodian people, called Khmer, suffered through this conflict that decimated the societal infrastructure and eliminated one-quarter of the population. Despite these atrocities, the…
Courtesy of Ted Eytan/Flickr In 2015, the United States joined a group of 21 other countries in legalizing same-sex marriage. These countries are mainly Eurocentric with the exceptions of South Africa, Argentina, and Brazil. Since achieving this victory, some other countries have followed suit or made meaningful steps towards legislation. Cities like Berlin and Amsterdam…
The first step is always the hardest. This little nugget of wisdom is applicable to so much of life, but it’s also a helpful way to think about traveling abroad for the first time. Here at Oyster.com, we firmly believe that international travel is crucial toward broadening one’s world view and enjoying life. Understandably, though,…
Inside Tuol Sleng Prison; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. This guy calls himself “G” and that stands for garnet, but we see none of those blood-red stones anywhere on his body. Instead, there are long stretches of tanned white skin over sharp bones, a silk shirt billowing open in the breeze. It’s hot and we’re…
