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We’ve come a long way since 1783, when King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, along with 130,000 French citizens, watched as a sheep, ducks, and roosters flew over Versailles in the first-ever hot air balloon ride. Eventually, humans became so comfortable in these pockets of silk and gas that they used them to cross oceans,…
Jong Soo (Peter) Lee/Flickr With so many things to do and spectacular places to see, choosing between Australia and New Zealand can be a difficult decision. These friendly destinations are a traveler’s dream, thanks to their beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, fresh cuisine, attractive locals, and an overall relaxed attitude. But with these similarities, which country…
Photo courtesy of Ben via Flickr There’s no doubt the Northern Lights are one of the world’s most beautiful natural phenomena. Numerous travel experts have even weighed in on the best places to witness the spectacular light parade. On the other hand, the Southern Lights, or the Aurora Australis, don’t get as much as love,…
As travel experts here at Oyster.com, we keep our eye on what’s trending in travel, so we’re constantly updating — and adding to — our coverage of destinations around the world. We keep a very close watch on the destinations that are particularly hot right now so you don’t miss out on any amazing vacations.…
