Schilthorn: a one-of-a-kind luxury travel destination. While Switzerland may be landlocked, it’s a country filled to the brim with striking topography. Much of the nation’s highlights are on view from the short trip between the town of Interlaken, set between two lakes as its name suggests, and Schilthorn, a summit in the Bernese Alps. The […]
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BIG SUR IS A 145-KILOMETER stretch of coastal California Highway 1 between Carmel-by-the-Sea (to the north) and San Simeon (to the south), and a road trip can take drivers about four hours to complete. But, with so many places to stop for photos, hikes, quirky shops and restaurants, we suggest dedicating a long weekend to
Truro, Nova Scotia, is going through a huge revitalization. The downtown core has been seriously upgraded of late, and there are a host of new restaurants, boutiques and businesses supporting the growth of this town of just over 12,000 people. There’s never been a better time to check my adopted hometown out, and there are
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Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954) lived a long and fruitful life as an artist. Amadeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884–1920) did not. Wracked by illness as a child and poverty–and substance abuse–as an adult, he died of tubercular meningitis long before being recognized as a central figure to Modern art. His lover commit suicide the next day, jumping
Ranked 7th on the annual TimeOut’s list, this indie neighbourhood in Tokyo has recently evolved into a hotspot for foodies Time Out’s annual list of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods couldn’t have come at a better time with Japan now finally reopened to the world. And Shimokitazawa (or Shimokita, as the locals affectionately call it) has reclaimed the title as Tokyo’s coolest ‘hood
Not sure how to spend the scariest night of the year? Forget the usual trick-or-treating and discover Halloween experiences that will give you goosebumps. Whether you’re at home or on vacation, the night of October 31 is not something to be taken lightly. For centuries it’s been celebrated as a time when the dead walk
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Ready for Christmas city break ideas that jingle-bell-rock? From spinning on big wheels in Helsinki to hunting the northern lights in Iceland, we’ve got it all. So if you’re looking for Christmas market weekend breaks, cheap Christmas city breaks, or even Christmas trips for families that’ll give you memories to last well into the next
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