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Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Flights may get you to your destination faster, but the slow pace of riding the rails provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Plus, when you’re traveling through some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth, it becomes truly unforgettable. Train travel may not be as…
According to the IRS, the average tax refund is around $3,000. At Oyster, we like to think of these yearly windfalls as zero-effort travel funds. Let’s just say $3,000 can cover some big bucket-list turf, making those far-flung places suddenly a “book now” button away. While we’re waiting on that deposit, here’s a dreamy list…
An annual girls getaway is a tradition many women look forward to. Whether you’re traveling with your best friends, mom, or second cousin once removed, sharing a special travel experience is something you’ll always remember. To help you start planning, we’ve rounded up eight awesome girlfriend getaways across Europe. Each one appeals to different interests,…
While traveling abroad, be patient, show friendliness, and respect the local customs and traditions. Oh, and don’t show up with a shovel (or any excavating tool, for that matter) at your Mongolian yurt, avoid frowning in Mexico, and don’t you dare mention the word “apricot” in Iran. These are just a few of the instructions…
When you’re shivering in your bones and dreaming of palm trees, sun, and sand this winter, consider the inhabitants that live in the coldest cities on the planet, where average high temperatures can dip 40 degrees Fahrenheit BELOW zero on any given winter day. For this roundup, we’re loosely defining a city as a permanently…
Few films capture the beauty of winter train travel as the 1974 silver screen mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express.” In it, Hercule Poirot investigates a stabbing that occurred on a train from Istanbul to Paris. But this is no ordinary commute, as the seats are covered in red velvet and the scenery outside the…
While it may be marketed as the season of good cheer, Christmas is not the most wonderful time of year for everyone. Whether you find the non-stop caroling and festive decorations to be overwhelming, you’re not in the mood to participate in any heated political debates with extended family members, or you’re just not the…
When it comes to romantic canals, Venice and Amsterdam naturally come to mind first. After all, with curving watercourses, historic buildings and bridges, and charmingly dressed gondoliers, you can’t help but fall in love. But there are plenty of other magical waterways that can steal your heart away, too. From canals surrounding an ancient sunken…
When you think of “underground” attractions, spots that are hip and under-the-radar probably come to mind first. Well, allow us to change your train of thought for a moment with some mind-blowing sites that are, quite literally, under the surface. Spanning the globe, some of these clandestine spaces are manmade while others have naturally formed…
We all know that breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, and watching a black cat cross the street supposedly bring years of bad luck, but did you know that you must pack a garlic clove in your suitcase unless you want your vacation to be doomed? Much like language, cuisine, and one-of-a-kind attractions, superstitions…
