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Unwind in style on your next adventure. Explore epic road trips, immersive round trips that unveil the hidden gems of each destination, vibrant city breaks and cultural experiences. From architectural marvels to local lifestyle, our stories are designed to inspire your wanderlust and enrich your leisure travels.

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Editor's Pick

Authentic Amman

Through the eyes of locals

‘It’s a fact: exploring a city with a local is always a much richer experience. Because every corner can be the lead character of many stories that, if no one tells us, we would let escape…And a wise traveler does not want that to happen to him! Amman, the capital of Jordan, with our guide Anas was one surprise after another’.

Sandboarding the dunes of Iquique in Northern Chile

Javier González

|Editor-in-Chief Spanish

Featured STORIES

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24 hours in Quito

The gateway to Ecuador

Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is a hidden gem that has gradually emerged as a popular tourist destination in recent years. Nestled high in the Andes Mountains at an..
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Punta Arenas

Gateway to the Southern Chile and Antarctica

Punta Arenas is a unique city. Located along the mythical Strait of Magellan. Once it was one of the most beautiful cities in Chile thanks to its geographical location and..
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Edmonton’s Soul

Gateway to the North

Edmonton sparkles like a bottle of well-shook soda pop. A green metropole, where you are surrounded by nature in the middle of the city, with the largest city park in..
Innsbruck, Hafelekar, Klettersteig

Mountain boots and stilettos

Innsbruck, Tyrol’s metropole

Innsbruck is a natural fusion of city and mountains. And despite the contradiction, in Tyrol’s trendy capital it all blends as though it was always meant to be. Promenading and..

All Stories

Kayakers paddle down the Gauja River in Latvia’s Gauja National Park, passing sandstone cliffs and lush forests. Photo by Frits Meyst.

Gauja National Park in Latvia

Where the Forest Still Breathes

The House

137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

Colonial Heritage, Timeless Elegance

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Where Snow, Soil and Family Meet

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Florence, Lavignini rooftop bar.

Hanging with the locals in Florence

Florence from the inside out

Victorian homes line a tree-lined street in spring, with blooming pink trees and lush green foliage.

5 Lesser-Known Cities in the American South

From bourbon and blues to civil rights and Route 66

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Costa Rica’s Wild Treasures

Discover a jaw-dropping abundance of wildlife

Casa Leonardo, a rural tourism establishment in Senterada, Spain, run by Mireia Font, blending sustainable tourism with local traditions and flavors.

Ecotourism in Catalonia

The story of Mireia Font and Casa Leonardo

Santa Pau, La Garrotxa, Catalonia, October 2025. Medieval village with stone buildings and a bell tower flying the Catalan flag, nestled in a lush, green volcanic landscape.

Gastronomy in the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Farm to table among volcanoes and vineyards

A hiker walks past a rustic building in the Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain, on a bear observation tour in October 2025.

Experience the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Music, Bears and Stars in Alt Pirineu Natural Park

Senterada, Spain – October 2025: Shepherds guide a flock of 2500 sheep through town streets, passing a luxury sports car. A unique intersection of tradition and modernity.

Catalonia Grand Tour through the Pyrenees

Where Mountains Shape the Road

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Don’t forget your Mastercard when you travel

With a Mastercard you always have the right currency in your pocket, because you can pay with your card at 35 million addresses worldwide. So whatever you encounter or experience abroad or on holiday, Mastercard will have your back.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

7 Islas Hotel

An oasis between Madrid’s Gran Via and the vibrant neighborhood of Malasaña. A place to relax and be inspired by local design and gastronomy. Make yourself at home at 7 Islas, enjoy the art of simplicity and slowing down.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

Swarovski & Museums

Most of Innsbruck’s museum are about the past. Think of the Hofburg, the Folk Art Museum and Schloss Ambras. What a surprise when you make a visit to the Swarovski Krisallwelten in the nearby Wattens. Nooooo! Swarovski shook off the image of the niggling crystal statues a long time ago. What’s more, the Kristallwelten is the museum for modern art that lacks in the centre of Innsbruck. Artists from all over the world have made Chambers of Wonder, using crystal. Among the big names, we find Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Tord Boontje, Lee Bul, Brian Eno and André Heller. The park-like outdoors is also contemporary.

WideOyster Journeys

We know where to go. We know the best places to stay. And we know the local partners who turn a trip into something unforgettable. That’s why when we design your journey, it isn’t just a holiday. It’s a story you’ll carry for life.

Our mission is simple: to inspire you to explore the world with curiosity, optimism, enthusiasm, and respect. To connect with cultures, to marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and to embrace the beauty of untamed nature.

So, tell us — what once-in-a-lifetime adventure may we design for you?

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Thule

Paramount 29L

In love with this one

Some backpacks you put on and want to keep on. The Thule Paramount 29L does that. It’s exactly big enough when you go on a short trip, and size-wise it is allowed as hand luggage. The Paramount has a padded space for laptop and tablet which is accessible from both the top and the side. Very handy. A sturdy and solid backpack for all your city adventures.

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Xtorm

20.000 impact

Power to the people

When travelling, you’ll take photos. When you take many pictures with your smartphone, your battery dies. And you don’t want that. Enter the Xtorm 20.000 impact. The user-friendly design and low weight (360 gr) make it easy to take wherever you go. The large battery capacity means you can quickly charge your smartphone up to 8X. That’s how it feels to have lots of power.

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Skullcandy

Crusher

Bass in your face

Because whatever it is, we like to feel the bass deeply when we listen to music. Add to that a beautiful design, rugged construction, cable-free technology and 40 hours of battery life on a quick charge, and you might just have found yourself an excellent travelling companion to help you tune in musically to the scenery you’re visiting. €120

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