Experiencing the culture of another country or city is one of the greatest things we can do as travelers. For most of us, it’s one of the key drivers in our passion to see and explore more of the world. But some destinations are more cultural than others, that’s for sure. How do you ensure…
2 New Trains Launching This Summer Will Connect These 6 European Destinations
Call it a direct effect of the climate urgency or simply nostalgia for the 20th century, but train travel has definitely made a triumphant comeback in Europe. There seems to be a new, exciting cross-border rail service being announced every month now. Following the new sleeper connecting as many as 7 historic cities and the new budget route linking Denmark, Germany,…
Andaz Prague, Czech Republic
The Andaz Prague hotel offers quirky art in a serene corner of the Czech capital. If Hyatt’s Andaz brand is distinguished by playfulness matched with a distinct sense of place, Andaz Prague fulfils the brief in spades. The city’s old Sugar Palace has been exquisitely remodelled to accommodate 21st-century tastes, offering historic architecture accented…
Grand Hotel Portovenere, Italian Riviera, Italy
Grand Hotel Portovenere is a gem on the Italian Riviera which makes an ideal base for the Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets. The setting overlooking Portovenere and its archipelago is one of the great attractions of the Grand Hotel Portovenere on the Italian Riviera. It was the romantic village and surrounding mountain scenery that…
Fort Sutter Hotel, Sacramento, California
Fort Sutter Hotel offers a casual, modern style where you can kick back and enjoy great food. Fort Sutter Hotel, part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is named after a nearby historic landmark: a white fort built by Swiss immigrant John Sutter in the 1840s. Originally called New Helvetia (New Switzerland), it stood as the…
South Place Hotel, London EC2
Chic, fun and vibrant, the five-star South Place Hotel in London tops it all with a Michelin star restaurant. The chic South Place Hotel offers vibrant five-star accommodation in London’s Square Mile offering some vivacity to the otherwise staid area of Moorgate. This is where the city’s business folk stay, meet and do business during…
Portovenere on the Italian Riviera – the perfect gateway to the Cinque Terre
The inspiration of 19th century British writers and artists, Portovenere and its mesmerizing coastline attract surprisingly few UK visitors today. It’s easy to see why Portovenere is dubbed ‘the sixth Cinque Terre’. A romantic town of tall, multi-coloured houses and narrow alleys, it has a superb coastal setting on the tip of a promontory west…
These Are The Top 5 Destinations For Unforgettable Train Journeys in Europe
While there’s no shortage of stunning places around the world that have embraced and perfected the concept of rail travel, there’s just a special type of charm to a European train ride. Be it the movies we’ve seen or just the fact that it’s hard to come across another continent where major hotspots are located…
Move Over Albuquerque! Travelers Are Flocking To This Laid Back New Mexico City
Albuquerque can easily be confused as “Albu-quirky.” As the most notable city in the state of New Mexico, it’s not exactly Prince Charming when there are so many cooler small towns to visit. New Mexico is a mix of historical sites, wide open spaces, and charming cultural towns well worth a visit, but if we’re…
These Are 4 Of The Most Incredible Mediterranean Destinations For Digital Nomads
Digital nomads have been flocking to the Mediterranean lately, and as part of the community myself, I totally get it. We’re drawn to the long hours of sunshine, the delectable food, the fascinating History, and most importantly, the quality of life. You may get warm waters in the Caribbean and gorgeous nature in Asia, but the Med has all that, plus higher…