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From Tokyo’s bright lights and towering skyscrapers to Kyoto’s ancient temples and tiny teahouses, Japan brilliantly fuses centuries-old culture and traditions with cutting-edge, modern technology. Tranquil natural landscapes can be found close to busy city sidewalks. This mix of old and new is also evident in the Asian nation’s hotel offerings. Travelers can take their…
Once you’ve covered Tokyo’s major sights and had your fill of its big city bustle, it’s time to hop on a train and plan a day-long getaway. This is easy to do, thanks to Japan Railway’s efficient network: There’s a surprising variety of destinations within easy reach of the capital. In no time you can…
Whether you want to find a bit of romance or simply to be humbled by the genius of humanity, a skyline can be an awe-inducing thing of beauty. With that in mind we’ve collected 10 of the top hotels around the world that offer stunning views of skylines new and old. You’ll find everything from…
Tokyo is a shopping mecca, and the city can feel like a sprawl of retail from end to end. Ginormous malls with dizzying neon lights are ubiquitous, but there are also more laid-back hipster ‘hoods with offbeat boutiques along graffiti-lined streets. To get prepped for the hunt and figure out where you want to focus…
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)…
We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…
It’s no secret that we here at Oyster.com love an urban vacation. While they don’t necessarily allow you to unplug, depressurize, or escape it all, for those of us who want to experience frenetic culture at in-your-face levels, major cities around the world are a condensed and intense way to do so. Still, some of…
Asking an avid traveler to choose their favorite hotel is a bit like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. Okay, that might be a tad melodramatic, but let’s just say narrowing it down to one is no easy feat. Nonetheless, we at Oyster are always up for a challenge. So, after plenty of…
From Great Britain’s 10 Downing Street to South Korea’s Blue House, the private residences of world leaders are all unique in their own way. Some are gargantuan palaces, while others are traditional castles, sprawling mansions, or luxury townhouses. Each one displays its own architectural identity and significant historical importance. So where do the world’s presidents…
Japanese pop culture is big on cute cartoon characters and mascots, as well as action-packed anime and manga comic books and graphic novels. The Japanese are also fans of modern art, and have a penchant for gadgets, mechanical toys, and video games. It’s not surprising that these national obsessions and love for all things cute…
