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Layovers are a widely dreaded part of the travel experience, but they don’t have to be. In fact, if you talk to any intrepid traveler, they’ll likely tell you that one of the best ways to soften the blow of a layover is to turn it into a mini trip of its own. A long…
Taiwan is often overshadowed by other East Asian destinations, like South Korea and Japan, but the Ilha Formosa (or beautiful island, a name given by Portuguese sailors when they first spotted the destination) delivers stunning nature, dynamic cities, and delicious street food that will make you wonder why it’s still flying under the radar. The…
London, Paris, and New York are often at the top of the most-visited destinations list, but the amount of visitors they’re seeing each year isn’t necessarily growing much. To see which cities are actually the fastest growing travel destinations, Mastercard published their Global Destination Cities Index, which looked at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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…
Taipei, Taiwan. Courtesy of David Hsieh/Flickr Upon arrival, Portuguese sailors dubbed this lush island “Ihla Formosa,” which means beautiful island, though today, you know it as Taiwan. This tectonic hot spot lies off the southeast coast of China and directly north of the Philippines’ island of Luzon. The geography of this (relatively) small island includes…
A hotel room with a scenic view is one thing — but the simultaneously terrifying and electrifying feeling that comes with seeing a city from high above is reason enough for some travelers to make the trip. While some properties focus on designing rooms with jaw-dropping vistas, others extend the viewing opportunities to rooftop amenities…
Showing a diehard art aficionado a list of the most popular museums in the world may spark a long, heated debate. Many museums entice visitors because they’ve gained a favorable reputation among other tourists. Some, like the Tate Modern, come with a great view and cool design. Plenty are countries’ national galleries. And while some…
Oyster.com is constantly expanding. Every day, we add tons of fresh content — from new travel stories to expert hotel reviews, complete with hundreds of photos. And these aren’t marketing photos; our hotel investigators visit every property in person, thereby giving you an honest view of what the hotel really looks like. So when we…
Planning a trip to East Asia and want to be charmed by city lights, right from the comfort of your own bed (or bathtub)? We’ve got you covered. From Tokyo to Taipei, here’s where to go for some of Asia’s best hotel room views.
