The Virgin brand — whether at sea, up in the sky or at its hotels — is known for trendy, youthful vibes with offbeat amenities galore. Virgin’s latest hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, might have all that … one day. However, a recent stay there, nearly four months after the hotel first opened its doors, revealed a property that …
20. Delve into Hong Kong’s erotic history Hong Kong’s porn theaters harp back to the 1960s, and there’s only one left in the entire city. Kwun Chung cinema is hidden on a side street, showing 1980s skin flicks nightly. It’s mostly dubbed Japanese softcore, but at least you can get some. 21. Shop at real …
You can really boil hotel stays down into two distinct categories. There are stays in which the hotel is the focal point and a big part of the draw of visiting a particular destination. Then there are stays where the hotel is merely a convenient place to lay your head at night. The latter reason …
40. Go to Yau Ma Tei Wander around the streets for a taste of what regular Honkies do. Abbas recommends “visiting a friend’s record shop (Goodstuff Records, 1st FL Ins Place) wander around the kitchenware shops on Shanghai Street, the textile shops on Bowring Street, then grab a cup of tea at Mido Cafe and …
Rest, recovery and productivity are all possible here Sensing my fatigue from the overnight flight, the front desk staff made every effort to get me into my room a couple of hours early, for which I was grateful. While there was an elevator, I preferred taking the open staircase to my second-floor room, as it …
1. Ditch hotels, go camping Even more amazing than Hong Kong’s noise and congestion is the fact that blissfully untouched nature exists just a short distance away from the most crowded parts of the city. An hour’s hike from the entrance to the Sai Kung Country Park will bring you to a string of isolated …
Everybody’s heard of haunted houses, but haunted National Parks? Surprisingly, these green, tranquil spaces are also often backdrops for gruesome ghost sightings and other petrifying paranormal activity. And we’re not talking about one-off stories or urban (or in this case, rural) legends. All of the below top the list of the most “haunted” National Parks in …
If you’re looking for the perfect weekend away, look no further than Barcelona. From rooftop drinks, to up-all-night partying, this blog has you covered! See the sights! There is so much to do in Barcelona. On your weekend away, take in the sights and soak in the Catalan culture for yourself: Casa Batlló Starting your tour …
13. Yosemite, California The likelihood of seeing snow in Yosemite depends on what altitude you reach, but regardless, it’s one of the best places to spend Christmas in California. Get in the holiday spirit: Eat a divine Christmas dinner at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Big Trees Lodge, or The Majestic Yosemite Hotel Ski, snow tube, and snowboard …
One of the first things you might think about when planning a trip to Iceland is whether to drive the full length of the ring road that goes around the entire country – known as Route 1, and not to be confused with the Golden Circle which is close to Reykjavik and gives you easy access to …