In the dense forests of northern Sweden, just a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle, you’ll find a series of distinctive, themed treehouses. These aren’t your average treehouses; they serve as upscale hotels for travelers seeking unique and sustainable accommodations. Options range from a mirrored cube reflecting its verdant surroundings to a birdhouse dotted with…
Railway enthusiasts and history aficionados can now add a unique destination to their must-visit list: the “Titanic of the Mountains,” a once-abandoned train station that has been transformed into a luxury hotel. The Canfranc International railway station, once the largest in Europe, earned its nickname due to its immense size. Situated in the quaint village…
Are you planning a vacation, but don’t know where to start when it comes to choosing the right hotel? Deciding on accommodations can be one of the most stressful parts of getting ready for a trip. With so many available options, understanding what makes a great place for your particular needs and interests can seem…
Many admirers and residents of the city of Prague are quite protective of the city’s stately Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo buildings. There was a citywide outcry when architects Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry designed a thoroughly modern building known as the Dancing House. Since the Dancing House’s completion in 1996, some Prague lovers have warmed…
If you spent your elementary school years dreaming about skipping class so that you could spend your days drinking milkshakes and lounging in a toasty swimming pool, a visit to Portland’s McMenamins Kennedy School Hotel is an absolute must. In 1997, Portland’s McMenamin brothers renovated a derelict elementary school building which was originally built in…
Since 2010, Sweden‘s eco-conscious Treehotel has allowed guests to leave their worries in the city and retreat to a lush forest in the Swedish Lappland which features several striking “cabins”—including a silver UFO which is often shrouded in fog. The latest addition to the Treehotel is an ultra-modern glass cube which is covered with hundreds…
Since the first Star Wars film was released in 1977, devoted fans have jumped at every opportunity to make the fantastical Star Wars universe as real as possible. The 21st century is the very best time to be a Star Wars fan because Disney World recently added a fully immersive Star Wars hotel which allows…
Between the Stephen King novel It, serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s affinity for clowns, and countless haunted houses which employ sinister cackling clowns with sharp teeth—it’s pretty clear that clowns are straight up terrifying. If images of blood-thirsty clowns keep you awake at night, it’s probably best for you to skip the Clown Motel in…
