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The quest for “peak experiences” — the term psychologists use for those moments when we feel on top of the world, invincible, and at our happiest — is never ending. To be sure, there are plenty of ways to reach these peaks, and Colorado in particular is currently the nation’s go-to destination for certain kinds…
Wherever you go in the world, you are most likely going to bump into an Aussie at some point. After all, we are notorious travelers — and although many overseas neighbors would consider Australia as a top travel destination, from the looks of it a vast number of Australians can’t wait to escape the isolated…
We might not all love the idea of getting married, but most of us love weddings. There’s something romantic and whimsical about a couple publicly declaring their love for one another that could be likened to an aphrodisiac for the un-married. In recent years, the act of getting married has turned into a ful-blown production…
Today’s society is obsessed with celebrity culture. From what fashion models are wearing, to what pop stars listen to, to what chefs like to eat, we are enthralled by how the other (more famous) half live. A growing trend has been emerging in print and online — more of us than ever are eager to…
We’re pretty happy just about anytime we go on vacation, but some destinations just feel happier than others. Why? Well, because they are! For the past several years, the UN has released an annual World Happiness Report, which gives countries around the world a score between zero and 10 on a happiness scale; factors that…
It’s fun work doing what we do at Oyster.com; every day, we add new hotel properties to our site with comprehensive reviews, hundreds of photos, and dozens of panoramas — so, no matter where you want to go, you can get an accurate picture of just what it’ll be like when you arrive. Our daily…
We live in a world where stepping off the beaten track is becoming harder and harder to achieve, and the restraints of work, family, and money often limit us to shorter trips than what we’d like. If you’re in between holidays, reading a good book set in a far off land is sure to provide…
Holidaying in a foreign country can be thrilling, adventurous, intimidating, reinvigorating, and exhausting; a roller coaster of emotions where you’re likely to experience some of life’s most definitive highs and lows. The experiences you have are ultimately down to you, and if good decision making skills are on your side, you’re likely to be left…
One last hurrah for the bride and groom can leave friends and family members that choose to attend out of pocket, with extravagant parties costing anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If your soon to wed couple are looking to go out with a bang it’s likely that they’ll opt for an overseas affair,…
Australia doesn’t do anything in halves, if it rains it pours, if it’s sunny it’s boiling, and if it’s dangerous it’s most likely deadly. From the surface Australia looks irresistible; sun-kissed beaches, open roads and majestic bush land to get lost in. Some of Mother Nature’s best work, Australia is truly picturesque, but don’t be…
