Word of Mouth: Madrid

From arabic corbels to a moorish hotel and delicious fusion eating, we stroll around the Spanish city

by Rima Suqi While the Barcelona-vs-Madrid rivalry is very real on the soccer field, when it comes to tourism, the two coexist on fairly even ground. Barcelona might have a sexier reputation, but over the years it also has experienced an explosion in tourism, and the crowds and other fallout (both positive and negative) that comes with that. Madrid, by comparison, is looking better and …

Word of Mouth: Budapest

A vegan bistro, juice shop, historic hotel and more in this Central European capital

by Alia Akkam Creative energy has long been percolating in Budapest. Once the Iron Curtain was peeled back, an impressive underground culture erupted that, through the years, has only grown fiercer. While tourists flock to the city to peep at grandiose architecture, knock back beers in ruin pubs and luxuriate in thermal waters, it would behoove them to get to know Budapest on a deeper …

CH Global Spin: Round The World with Star Alliance and Marriott International

Our trip across the northern hemisphere and a chance to win two business class tickets by following along

Sponsored by Star Alliance and Star Alliance and Marriott TRAVELER

by Karen Day With the quick swipe of a finger we can now easily find out which restaurants are popular in Copenhagen, what’s stylish on the streets of Seoul or which Caribbean island delivers the most epic sunsets. Social media may have put the world at our fingertips, but it can’t replace the incredible stimulation that tangible exploration provides. Cool Hunting is centered around this …