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Photo by Andres Putting As I was packing for my recent trip to Europe, I felt something I’d never felt before — fear. The news earlier this year had been absolutely bleak. Following the heartbreaking terrorist attacks in Paris, a second wave of attacks had hit Belgium, including a bomb at a Brussels’ metro station.…
It’s almost summer, so it’s time for music lovers to untangle their flower crowns and fringed getups and try not to freak out about music festival season. As always, these events have packed cross-category rosters; for every major crowd-pleaser, there are dozens of emerging, experimental performers. Here are the multi-day, multi-stage, soul-freeing, body-rocking, roof-raising (except,…
(Photo: Thinkstock/iStock) The selfie has become as ubiquitous as McDonalds — you can’t travel anywhere without seeing someone taking a selfie or flailing around with a selfie stick. Selfies can be fun and result in some of the most hilarious souvenirs from a trip, as long as you’re following selfie etiquette. But there are a…
Ser-Ser via Flickr Charm, good looks, charisma, style, and a little something-something you can’t quite put your finger on….the best hotels are blessed with exactly the same qualities as movie stars, which is why, when they feature in the movies, they turn heads. So much of the action on screen these days is shot on…
You know the old saying: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We generally support this mantra; to really get a true sense of a culture, and garner a greater appreciation for the locals during an exotic vacation, it’s wise to try out various traditions and customs, whether that means tasting funky foods or…
TV series have taken off in a big way. With the creation of shows like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and Orange is the New Black, we’re more obsessed than ever with stars from the small screen. We’ve all fantasised about striding side-by-side with John Snow into battle, or using our incredible…
Hotels around the world have played major roles in history. They’ve provided neutral territory, been the perfect place to commit a crime, and acted as the home-away-from-homes where authors’ imagination could take flight. For centuries, hotels have been the sites of scandals, parties, and secrets. Prizes have been dreamed up in hotels; iconic salads (yes,…
Photo: Tsyhun / Shutterstock.com What do you look for when choosing an airline? Reliability? Low prices? What about how cool they are? With social media changing the game between airlines and their customers, airlines have a lot to gain from appearing cool on social media. It’s no longer about finding new customers, but rather building…
Spectre comes out in less than a month, and to celebrate we’ve taken a walk down double-oh seven lane. During our wandering, we’ve discovered that — just like us — Bond has a thing for traveling, and particularly, staying at ultra-luxe hotels. Whether it’s where the character was born or where the infamous “shaken, not…
To make the most of a long weekend in Berlin, we suggest embracing the independence and quirks of one of Europe’s most stylish cities. And, if that means getting in touch with your inner hipster, then so be it. If you want to explore Berlin’s hippest hotels to the best bars in Friedrichshain, pull on…