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At first glance, Spain and Portugal seem like two peas from the same pod. Both countries share space on the Iberian Peninsula, exude an old European feel, and are known for their tasty cuisine, which features many of the same core ingredients. We love Portugal for its charm — something you can still find in…
For many, traveling is a pleasure that can be enjoyed a few times a year. For others, vacation days are lost and never to be seen again. So after discovering that U.S. employees had a staggering 658 million unused vacation days in 2015, we wanted to find out which countries exercise their freedom to travel…
Wenn du zu den Menschen gehörst, die Wert auf einen gesunden und aktiven Lebensstil legen, dann hast du auch im Urlaub oder auf einer Geschäftsreise das Bedürfnis, sportlich aktiv zu sein. Das Hotel, in dem du dich wohlfühlen kannst, sollte diverse Möglichkeit für vielseitige körperliche Betätigungen bieten. Obwohl viele Hotels über einen gut ausgestatteten Fitnessraum…
From the loud noises of locals haggling to the pungent smells and vibrant colors of fresh fare, food markets around the world can awaken the senses. These indoor and outdoor markets, which can be chaotic or operate in a tidy fashion, are also often the heart of a community. In other words, not only are…
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…
Plaza Mayor in Madrid; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. Urban rivalries are no new thing — just ask residents of New York City and Los Angeles in case you’re curious. Throughout our travels, we’ve learned that the desire to prove your city’s superiority isn’t strictly an American thing, either. While we at Oyster.com love both…
There’s no question that travelers are still hitting the road on their own. According to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, one in five travelers went solo on their most recent vacation in 2015. A separate survey by MMGY Global found that millennials are especially up for going it alone, and that many insist on…
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…
Sometimes the best part of a trip isn’t the list of attractions on an itinerary you painstakingly planned, but the happy accidents that you stumble upon along the way. Whether it’s a fortuitous detour that leads to a hidden treasure, a serendipitous run-in with a particularly friendly local, or a travel disaster-turned-unforgettable vacation, it’s the…
Pleasing kids on vacation can go beyond costumed characters and thrilling amusement park rides. Whether it’s trying new food, getting up close and personal with wildlife, hitching a ride on a ferry or tuk-tuk, or simply wandering the streets of a new city, little ones find fascination in all kinds of experiences. But of course,…
