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Tag Archives: Travel
12 of America’s Most Haunted Hotels (OneTravel)
Want a “BOO!” with your next hotel booking? With a bit of luck, you’ll receive a complimentary creep-out and more when you check in at one of these historic hotels. Have a look at this list of America’s 12 most … Continue reading
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Posted in Halloween, Hotels, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged halloween, Haunted Hotels, hotels, OneTravel, Travel
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Scenic Gruyères, Great Tasting Gruyère (Great British Chefs)
One of Europe’s most iconic cheeses, Le Gruyère AOP is produced in a small Swiss town of the same name. Food writer Chris Osburn recently visited the town of Gruyères to discover what makes this cheese so special. Ah Gruyères, … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel
Tagged cheese, Food, Fribourg, Fribourg Region, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, Gruyere, Gruyeres, Shopping, swiss, switzerland, Travel
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HR Giger Museum: Creep Fest in the Swiss Alps (OneTravel)
With Halloween looming and long winter nights setting in, now is perhaps an appropriately eerie time to contemplate a visit to the bucolic and lilting countryside around the idyllic medieval village of Gruyeres in southwestern Switzerland. Not for its crisp … Continue reading
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Posted in Halloween, Museums, OneTravel, Switzerland, Travel
Tagged Gruyere, Gruyeres, HR Giger Museum, museums, OneTravel, switzerland, Travel
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Spain’s 15 National Parks (OneTravel)
The different regions of Spain are as varied from one another as they are incredibly beautiful. From the verdant northwest to the arid and ever sunny south – with all sorts of shores and mountains, forests and wilderness expanses in … Continue reading
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5 Fantastic Reasons to Visit Dubrovnik (OneTravel)
Good reasons to head to the Croatian coast and enjoy the ancient city of Dubrovnik are plentiful. But, especially in celebration of Croatian Independence Day, here’s a look at five of the best for making time to explore the Pearl … Continue reading
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4 of the World’s Best Cities for Pizza (OneTravel)
October is Pizza Month, so we’ve compiled a short list of where to get the best in the world. Now, where did I leave out and where do you think the world’s best pizza can be found? Should your hometown, … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, OneTravel, Pizza, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Food, OneTravel, pizza, Pizza Month, restaurants, Travel
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Llamas: From a Limerick to the Lake District
Our trek was with Lakeland Llama Treks. I loved every second of the experience and would highly recommend it (and the pros at Lakeland) to anyone. I had no idea taking a walk with a couple of llamas would be so amazing. Both Kemey and I led a llama each on a scenic stroll from the Llama’s Pyjamas B&B to nearby Brougham Castle (and back). Domesticated by the Incas some 4,000 years ago and a lot cuddlier than you might imagine, they are a pleasure to be around and are as calm as they are calming. Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Amarillo chilli, Cumbria, Encona, Encona Peruvian Amarillo Chilli Sauce, england, Food, lake district, Lakeland Llama Treks, Llama Trekking, Penrith, Shopping, Travel, Ullswater
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Flying to Your Campsite? Carry On These Tips.
When was the last time you went camping? It’s been awhile for me too. But I’m hoping to have an adventure or two off the grid this autumn. I’m considering heading out to an outdoor destination that would require taking … Continue reading
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A Quick Look Down Under (OneTravel)
Australia’s not just a state of mind but a broad nation comprised of six federated states spread across its own island continent “down under” in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s a quick look at the six states to use as a … Continue reading
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See the Sights at a Hotel near the Castle Museum York
You may be taking a trip to York for a number of reasons – a business trip or conference, visiting family or someone going to the university, or you are just passing through the area – but you want to … Continue reading
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Tagged england, hotels, SPONSORED POST, Travel, york
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Infographic: European Food Guide
Hungry? You will be after having a look at this super nifty infographic put together by the folks at CurrencyFair, the world’s first online person-to-person foreign exchange marketplace, to help you decide what delicacies you should spend your money on … Continue reading
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Tagged CurrencyFair, European Food Guide, Food, infographic, money, Travel
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Online, In-Flight? Lufthansa Says Yes. (OneTravel)
German airline Lufthansa has announced it is to offer high-speed internet during short and medium-haul flights from 2016 onwards. From early summer 2016, Lufthansa will be the first network airline in Europe to make such an offering, allowing passengers on … Continue reading
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My Mini Grand Tour: Hit the Road to Pure Swiss Bliss!
It was a pleasure getting to explore a few stops along Switzerland Tourism’s Grand Tour self-driving route to see some of the country’s many “must-see” sights and attractions. In all, the 1,000-mile route takes in five Alpine passes, 22 lakes, … Continue reading
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Tagged Fribourg, Fribourg Region, Grand Tour of Switzerland, Gruyere, Gruyeres, Lausanne, My Mini Grand Tour, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vaud
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My Mini Grand Tour: A Great Stay in Gruyeres
A most memorable part of my recent visit to Switzerland was the time spent in and around Gruyères. In a lot of ways, the area was an ideal stomping grounds for me. Offering access to amazing art, great regional food, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Chocolate, Food, My Mini Grand Tour, Restaurants, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel
Tagged Art, cheese, chocolate, Fondue, Food, Fribourg Region, Grand Tour of Switzerland, Gruyere, Gruyeres, HR Giger, HR Giger Museum, My Mini Grand Tour, restaurants, swiss, switzerland, Travel
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BC25 Gear Finder
The BC25 Gear Finder is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, travel bugs or those who simply want to get out to the wilderness on the weekends. Everyone loves a good deal on the gear they buy but searching all over the … Continue reading
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Tagged BC25, BC25 Gear Finder, Shopping, SPONSORED POST, Travel
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My Mini Grand Tour: Abbaye de Montheron
Set beside the Talent River within the wooded Jorat Valley (and only about a 15 minute drive outside central Lausanne), the Abbaye de Montheron is an ideal venue for special occasions, dynamic dinners paired with long forest walks, and quick rural retreats without having to put too much of a pause on all that urban luxury just up the road in Lausanne. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Luxury, My Mini Grand Tour, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel, Wine
Tagged Abbaye de Montheron, Auberge, Auberge de L’Abbaye de Montheron, Food, Grand Tour of Switzerland, Gruyere, Gruyeres, inn, Jorat Valley, Lausanne, luxury, Montheron, My Mini Grand Tour, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vaud, wine
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My (Mini) Grand Tour of Switzerland
The Grand Tour of Switzerland – a new 1,000-mile self-driving route – was launched over the summer by Switzerland Tourism to share the best the Swiss have to offer and highlight “must-see” sights and attractions across the country’s four language regions and along its most scenic roads. The route takes in five Alpine passes, 22 lakes, and 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites while steering clear of motorways wherever possible in preference of country roads and rural byways. Continue reading
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Tagged Fribourg, Fribourg Region, Grand Tour of Switzerland, Gruyere, Gruyeres, Lausanne, My Mini Grand Tour, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vaud
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International Day of Peace (OneTravel)
Today – September 21 – is International Day of Peace, a date that the General Assembly of the United Nations has declared as a day “devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.” … Continue reading
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Tagged International Day of Peace, OneTravel, Travel, World Peace Day
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Heathrow Airport Hotels
Everyone is well aware just how hectic travel can be today, particularly when you are going through airport after airport. Even the most seasoned business traveler can get frustrated and feel stress over dealing with all of the arrangements that … Continue reading
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New for Paris: Frank Gehry’s Louis Vuitton Foundation (OneTravel)
Opened October 2014 in the Bois de Boulogne public park on the western edge of Paris, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is the city’s newest art museum and cultural center – and is making waves more for the building itself than … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Design, France, Museums, OneTravel, Paris, Travel
Tagged ARCHITECTURE, Art, design, Fondation Louis Vuitton, france, Frank Gehry, Louis Vuitton Foundation, museums, OneTravel, paris, Travel
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Virtually Travel the World Without Leaving Your Hotel Room
Currently being tested for two weeks at the London Marriott Park Lane and New York Marriott Marquis hotels (check with the individual properties for exact dates), VRoom can be requested to use for free by guests in the same manner as they might go about ordering room service meals or laundry pickup. Upon request, the VRoom gear is hand-delivered to the guest’s room along with instructions and left on loan for up to 24 hours. Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, Hotels, London, Luxury, Travel
Tagged Entertainment, hotels, London, luxury, Marriot Hotel Park Lane, marriott, mayfair, park lane, SAMSUNG, technology, The Marriott Hotel Park Lane, Travel, Virtual reality, VRoom Service, W1K 7AA, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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You’ll Love Looking Around Lausanne & Lake Geneva (OneTravel)
Bonjour, hallo, ciao, and hi! I’ve just returned from one of my favourite European destinations, Switzerland. A highlight of my trip was checking out the sights in and around the lovely lakeside city of Lausanne. Now back home (and craving … Continue reading
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Tagged Lake Geneva, Lausanne, OneTravel, switzerland, Travel, Vaud
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El Rápido Guide to Spain’s 17 Regions (OneTravel)
Paella, flamenco, tapas, modern art, wine, world-class museums, ancient churches, Roman ruins, sandy beaches, massive mountain ranges – it’s all in Spain but not in the same place. The country is one of Europe’s largest and arguably its most culturally diverse. There are 17 autonomous regions in total, and two autonomous cities, Ceuta and Melilla, on the northern coast of Spain. Continue reading
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Carno-Bonanza-Blitz
It’s been a mightily meaty few weeks for me. I’ve learned how to make Buffalo wings like they do at Orange Buffalo (one of my favourite London street food traders); attended a rare chilli masterclass cohosted by London BBQ School and World of Zing; obtained Kansas City Barbeque Society accreditation and got to sit in as a KCBS judge at London’s first ever Grillstock BBQ festival … and I’ve loved every juicy minute of it. Continue reading
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International Street Food Challenge: Copper and Wheat’s Croque Monsieur au Comté
I had a lot of fun foraging my foodie way through TravelSupermarket’s International Street Food Challenge a couple of weeks ago in Shoreditch. The free event offered guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world. Most of the traders on hand were from London. However, flown in all the way from Copenhagen was the popular duo of Frenchy gourmand maestros: Copper and Wheat. Continue reading
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International Street Food Challenge: Orange Buffalo’s Wings and Blue Cheese Dip
I had a lot of fun foraging my foodie way through TravelSupermarket’s International Street Food Challenge a couple of weeks ago in Shoreditch. The free event offered guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world. One of the highlights for me was getting to chat with Nick White, one of the founders of Orange Buffalo, and have a bite of his awesome and fiery Buffalo wings. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged Blue cheese dip, buffalo wings, Food, hot sauce, hot wings, International Street Food Challenge 2015, London, orange buffalo, street food, street markets, Travel, Travel Supermarket, TravelSupermarket, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Making the Most of These Last Days of Summer (OneTravel)
You don’t have to be a Game of Thrones fan to realize that winter is coming. Days are getting shorter, and there’s a hint of autumn in the air. As summer winds down and fall sets up camp, take advantage … Continue reading
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7 Very Nice Blogs about Vietnam (OneTravel)
Wanna Visit Vietnam? Be sure to have a snoop of these local blogs to help you have a fun filled Vietnamese vacation. Not surprising to any lover of Vietnamese cuisine, a good number of the best blogs coming out of … Continue reading
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Buckingham Palace Gives a “Royal Welcome” This Summer (OneTravel)
The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace have now opened to the public for the summer 2015 season. An annual occurrence, the opening is an excellent opportunity to tour one of the world’s few royal palaces that is still in use … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged buckingham palace, buckingham palace state rooms, London, OneTravel, state rooms, Travel
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Holiday Like a Local in London (Urban Travel Blog)
A video posted by Chris Osburn (@chrisosburn) on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:27am PDT Urban Travel Blog and Skrill online payment system have teamed up to show folks how to “Holiday Like a Local” in some of the world’s most … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Money, Travel, Urban Travel Blog
Tagged #MySkrillSummer, London, money, My Skrill Summer, Skrill Prepaid Mastercard, Travel, urban travel blog, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Celebrating St Stephen’s Day in Hungary (OneTravel)
August 20th, St Stephen’s Day, is the biggest day of the year in Hungary. The day commemorates Stephen I, the first King of Hungary, being canonized in 1083 (45 years after his death) by Pope Gregory VII for bringing Christianity … Continue reading
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Tagged Budapest, Hungary, OneTravel, St Stephen's Day, Travel
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16 of the Best Bars in Bali (OneTravel)
Welcome to paradise! Here have a drink and enjoy perusing this list of the best bars on the beautiful island of Bali. Cheers! Read my complete post at OneTravel.
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Posted in Drink, Food, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bali, BARS, Drink, Food, indonesia, OneTravel, restaurants, Travel
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Swindon Hotels Provide Great Comfort
No matter where you may be traveling to or for whatever reason you may be traveling one of the most important aspects of your trip is going to be the quality of the hotel that you are staying. Just because … Continue reading
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Tagged england, hotels, SPONSORED POST, Swindon, Travel
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2015 Main Stage Acts at the Reading and Leeds Festivals (OneTravel)
Two of Britain’s biggest annual music festivals – the Reading and Leeds Festivals – take place over the same weekend at the end of August and featuring alternating line ups. The two cities are about three and a half hours … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Entertainment, Live Performance, Music, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged england, Entertainment, Leeds Festival, live performance, music, Reading Festival, Travel
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Preview: International Street Food Challenge 2015 | Thursday 13 August | Shoreditch
This Thursday (13 August) TravelSupermarket will host a free street food festival in Shoreditch. The International Street Food Challenge 2015 will give guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world and to vote on which they think serves up the tastiest dish. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Freebies, London, Restaurants, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged curtain road, east london, EC2, EC2A 3AR, Food, free, freebies, International Street Food Challenge 2015, London, shoreditch, street food, street markets, Travel, Travel Supermarket, TravelSupermarket, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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