On a bike you can immerse yourself in the sights and smells of a world of blooms in the gardens and fields near the Dutch city of Leiden.
The ‘upside-down’ hotel said to have inspired Star Wars ‘Sandcrawler’ faces demolition
A hotel in Tunis, Tunisia that is said to have inspired the design of the Star Wars ‘Sandcrawler’ is under threat with fears that it could be torn down and replaced with a luxury hotel tower. Tunis’ famous Brutalist-era Hotel du Lac faces the threat of demolition. Image by Getty Since the early 1970s one […]
Dealing With FOMO On The Road
Travelers are blessed with their ability to travel the world and explore new places. It’s a wonderful experience, but vacation time, lack of money, and visa restrictions often limit the amount of time you can spend at each destination. This means you can’t see everything and will miss plenty of new places. Blogs and guidebooks […]
SmarterTravel Spotlight: Hotel Viking, Newport, Rhode Island
A member of the Historic Hotels of America, the Hotel Viking in downtown Newport offers guests chic modern luxury and a taste of the past. The Location Hotel Viking The hotel is centrally located within downtown Newport, and is within easy walking distance to the town’s main street, waterfront, and all the best restaurants and […]


