Tag: international travel
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My favorite hotel is becoming a chain
Equinox Hotel in New York City is by far my favorite hotel. Now, the brand is branching out with a property coming to Amaala in 2026. I never planned to visit Saudi Arabia before, but now I’m intrigued. Right now, the site is only set up for notification sign-ups. I am going to pop in…
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The one destination that is certainly not on my hot list
North Korea, a nation that has long shrouded itself under secrecy has opened up a luxury beach and tourist area. I can tell you right now I have no intention of booking a trip. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area is located on the shorefront, with beach access as well as cultural and “touristy” amenities.…
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A new addition to my travel wish list
I was minding my own business online, when an ad popped up: Amanyara. This Aman resort in Turks and Caicos features villas over the crystal blue water. And like all properties in the brand, pure luxury abounds. While I continue to want to visit the Maldives at some point, this location seems to offer a…
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Maybe I want to go to Finland
I am having some trouble focusing today. So let’s go on a fake adventure! I had a random place generated: Finland. The recommended hotel is Iso Syöte Hotel located in Lapland, two hours drive from the Oulu international airport. Specifically, their Eagle Suite has been rated as one of the most romantic stays in the…
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Conversations in Copenhagen
I went in to the gym to get a quick workout in. Really, I just wanted to add some insights about the gym amenities to my review of Villa Copenhagen. Unfortunately, there were other people in there so I didn’t feel comfortable taking pictures. I haphazardly pulled together an idea of a workout . After…
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Eating at Ancestrale in Copenhagen
Digitally stalking the city of Copenhagen on Google maps, I noticed a restaurant with a name that caught my eye. Ancestrale. It was just a short walk from where I was staying, so I made my way over. The interior was very casual. The wait staff shuffled around in shorts and sneakers. We relied solely…
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A stay at Villa Copenhagen
Ah yes, Villa Copenhagen. In the spirit of the voting for Travel+Leisure’s world’s best, I think it’s time I give you my review of this fine hotel. Let’s go back to this summer. I packed my bags at Coco Hotel in Vesterbro and made the walk over, deeper in to the Copenhagen city center. It…
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A few things to know before visiting the Glyptotek in Copenhagen
If you are a museum geek, you can rest assured that Copenhagen has plenty of options for you to fill your itinerary. But if you are an art history geek in particular, you need to make sure you head to the Glyptotek. While I think you should go an explore the collections yourself, here are…
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Copenhagen department stores were a learning experience for me
There was excitement in the air. Maybe it was just my own. I had put Illum and Magasin du Nord on my Copenhagen itinerary early in my trip planning. Once I was in country, I was giddy, like a 90s teenager who had been dropped off at the mall. Truthfully, Magasin du Nord is a…
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Experiencing art in the depths of the earth: Cisternerne in Copenhagen
Sitting in my hotel room in Denmark, I searched for things to do. Ah the Cisternerne!, There is an art exhibit there, I’ll go look at that. Aside from the address, that is all the information that I had as I headed off on my walk to see it. The Cisternerne is within a park…
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