I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in […]
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Learning a new language is one of the best skills anyone can build. But let’s be real. Some languages are considered the most challenging languages. In fact, these top 10 hardest spoken languages to learn will need patience and good practice. So don’t worry. With the right mindset and the right apps, you can master
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The first time we saw the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, it was everything we’d hoped for. With the sound of carolers in the air, skaters gliding across the ice below, and the massive tree glittering against the night sky, we finally understood the magic of Christmas in New York. It’s a place that can make
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Finding the best things to do in Toronto can feel overwhelming, but after calling this city home for 25 years, we’ve got you covered. We remember when the CN Tower was the only giant in the sky, when a trip to the Islands felt like a journey to another world, and when Queen Street West
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Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is Northern Spain, with its green mountains, rugged coastline, and medieval villages,
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We’ve wrecked more pairs of shoes than we’d like to admit on the road. There was the time my sandals gave out in the middle of a jungle trail in Costa Rica. The soles literally peeling off with every muddy step until I was half sliding my way back to the car. Then there was
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Conrad Manila invites you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a mix of tradition, extravagance, and comfort. From August 15 to October 6, 2025, you should visit the hotel’s award-winning Chinese restaurant, China Blue by Jereme Leung. They present the tasty ‘Mid-Autumn Blooms’ Mooncake Collection. It is elegant, festive, and crafted to delight guests of
There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather. With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the never-ending light that summer brings does not go to
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I’ll never forget the first time we saw a grizzly bear in the wild. We were driving slowly down Maligne Lake Road in Jasper, windows down, with the scent of pine hanging in the cool mountain air. And then, there he was, a huge male grizzly, foraging for berries just metres from the road. We
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Five minutes after check-in, there was a knock on our door. It was Jessa from room service, welcoming us with a Conrad stuffed animal, a plate of sweets, and a personalized welcome note waiting on the table. That thoughtful start set the tone for the rest of our stay. Flying in from Dubai, I usually
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