After years of pent-up wanderlust, international travel is booming. According to Statista, international trips are expected to rise gradually until 2025, as travelers are eager to explore new cultures and create memories. This follows a sharp drop to under 400 million visits in the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Planning a trip is…
In 1945, Hollywood set designer Mel Melvin was tasked with creating a fantastical bar at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel that would make patrons feel as though they were drinking and dining on the set of a movie. Mel Melvin fashioned the Terrace Plunge—which was a room that contained a swimming pool that was installed in…
A historic battleship isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Christmas, but the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, hosts an annual event known as Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin that transforms a decommissioned battleship into a hub of holiday cheer. Initially constructed in 1941, the USS Wisconsin saw numerous…
Are you dreaming of your next getaway? Do you want to visit a city that has everything – bursting with energy, history, historic monuments, and delicious food? Look no further than Nashville, Tennessee. Often called “Music City,” Nashville isn’t just another destination. It’s an experience that blends history, music, food, and culture into one unforgettable…
The intimacy of ocean exploration has made the small-ship cruise industry burgeoning, appealing to adventurous travellers seeking different travel experiences. Unlike the enormous cruise liners, these stimulating small ships offer bespoke expeditions and can explore fragile regions unreachable by mass transport vessels. Papua New Guinea is among the most amazing travel experiences, and a Papua…
As more people travel with their pets, the environmental impact of our furry companions’ vacations has come into focus. Including pets in travel brings joy to both animals and their owners. However, it also poses unique challenges for individuals striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Pet owners can make their travels more eco-friendly through thoughtful…
The best travel photography entails more than just documenting one’s adventures or capturing beautiful locations; more often than not, it also involves telling a story and making an emotional connection with the viewer. Think of how good your favourite photos are at evoking the nostalgia of a sunlit alleyway, the awe of a towering mountain,…
For at least a few hundred years, Cajun communities in Louisiana have gathered to light huge bonfires near the levees that line the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve. No one is exactly sure how this tradition started, but most historians speculate that Catholics lit bonfires so they could find their way to Midnight Mass on…
