Game of Thrones Travel Destinations
Travel experiences set around favorite TV shows, books and movies are more popular than ever! Nowhere is this truer than with Game of Thrones experiences. HBO even made that part of their promotional tour—hiding the Iron Throne in six locations worldwide for fans to find them as part of their “Quest for the Throne.” Did any of you find them? Show your allegiance to the Starks … Continue reading Game of Thrones Travel Destinations
Combine exercise with travel and culture 🚲
Bicycling tours are seeing a resurgence as a fun way to discover a city, learn about a culture and see the sights in a way you just can’t appreciate while walking or in a car. Plus it counts as a work out, right? We’ve got some fun and calorie burning bike tours on Vayable, make sure to check them out in the next city you … Continue reading Combine exercise with travel and culture 🚲
Be a Tourist at Home: Ideas for Extending Your Holiday
by Whitney Eden, Contributing Writer Nearly halfway into January, our post-holiday glows have definitely faded away. We waited all year for this blissful break, be it a tropical trek or quality time with the family, and it only left us wanting more. So if what are the options if you’ve used up all your vacation days? In the words of Marcel Proust, “The real voyage … Continue reading Be a Tourist at Home: Ideas for Extending Your Holiday
The 5 Best Street Eats in Bangkok
Thailand is one of the best places in the world to eat on the street. It’s cheap, it’s fresh, and the mix of distinctive southeastern flavors — chili, lime, lemongrass, mmm — reaches an unparalleled peak of covetable deliciousness in the simmering pots and hand-pushed carts of bustling Bangkok. With so many mystery meats, crazy colors, and mouth-watering choices, it can be hard to pick which dish … Continue reading The 5 Best Street Eats in Bangkok
Book Your Next Vayable Experience On The Go
After noticing a growing number of users accessing Vayable.com from their phones and various mobile devices, we decided to create a mobile-friendly site. We’re excited to announce that it has officially launched! So grab your phone or tablet or phablet (those exist, right?) and take a look. Right away you’ll notice how much easier it is to explore our top six destinations—San Francisco, New York, … Continue reading Book Your Next Vayable Experience On The Go
Mardi Gras Around the World
Mardi Gras – French for Fat Tuesday – refers to the practice of consuming rich, fatty foods (and let’s be honest, alcohol) on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the Christian Lenten season. Revelers around the world let loose with flamboyant parades, bright costumes, and cultural rituals. Here are a few ways that people around the world celebrate this spirited holiday … Continue reading Mardi Gras Around the World
Now It’s Easier Than Ever to Book (and offer) an Experience as Unique as You
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with our friends at Stripe, one of the fastest growing and best online payment companies in the world, to bring our insiders and travelers the absolute best global payment experience possible. We’ve been hard at work to revolutionize the payment experience for online travel booking, and with Stripe’s leading global payment platform, we can now deliver the fastest, most … Continue reading Now It’s Easier Than Ever to Book (and offer) an Experience as Unique as You
Exploring Coffee in Kauai
By this time of the year, most of us are thinking of warmer weather and rays of sunshine. One place that often comes to mind is Hawaii. An island of contrasts, from white sand beaches to jagged mountains, Hawaii is a wonderful place to escape and explore. If you travel to the island of Kauai, you’ll also discover the largest coffee farm in the U.S. … Continue reading Exploring Coffee in Kauai
Your Travel Questions, Answered
This afternoon, Jamie Wong, Vayable’s founder & CEO, spent some time over at Lifehacker answering readers’ questions on ‘how to travel like a local.’ In case you missed it, we’ve summed up some of our favorite questions and answers below. Zach: Airfare seems to be the most expensive part of a trip, especially when trying to fly to the opposite side of the world. What’s … Continue reading Your Travel Questions, Answered
Photo Friday: Green Gardens of Mexico City
If you take a stroll around Mexico City, you might notice the unique vertical gardens that have sprouted up around the city. These sculptures are designed to help filter up to 40 tons of greenhouse gasses and are just one example of how sustainability can add a unique footprint to the cityscape. Learn more about these unique gardens and explore all Mexico City has to … Continue reading Photo Friday: Green Gardens of Mexico City
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