GrandRestaurantKarelV

The Grand History of Hotel Karel V in Utrecht, Netherlands

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On Monday, January 11, my dear friend and fellow author Savannah Grace and I arrived in Utrecht, with her mom Maggie, for the Vakantiebeurs and the #TRLT tweetmeet. We stayed at the five-star Grand Hotel Karel V. Upon our arrival, after settling into our spacious corner room, we received a tour. The hotel is situated in the center of Utrecht, although the hustle and bustle of the city feels far away as you wander around the sprawling property. Overall, our stay was delightful. The history is fascinating, the facilities are wonderful, and it is neat to say we stayed in a place that previously housed a variety of guests, including emperors, kings, and soldiers. Read more about our experience and the history of the property.

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VietnamesePeople

7 Reasons to Visit Vietnam

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Jack Woodring of Endeavorviet spent 14 years in Vietnam, 12 of which he lived in Ho Chi Minh City with his wife and three kids. From the moment he first travelled there, he felt this bond with the country and its people. Over the years, he’s discovered Vietnam is a unique treasure, one full of culture and beauty. In this guest post, Jack discusses why Vietnam is the ultimate cultural destination for travellers and shares seven reasons why Vietnam is worth visiting.

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#TRLT Tweet-Meet at Grand Hotel Karel V in Utrecht Huge Success

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On Tuesday, January 12, three of the four #TRLT team members – founder Shane Dallas (@TheTravelCamel), founder Savannah Grace (@Sihpromatum), and host Jessica Lipowski (@JLipowski) – were in the same location: Utrecht, Netherlands. Shane flew in from Kenya for the Vakantiebeurs as a keynote speaker. Savannah and Jessica drove in from Alkmaar and Amsterdam respectively, both to network at the trade show and hear Shane speak. We felt this special occasion called for a celebration: a #TRLT meet-up. The Grand Hotel Karel V graciously hosted our travel event, and the group of 15 was easily accommodated in the Koning Willem I room. Thank you so much to everyone who joined – both online and off-line. Read about the full event here and see the photos.

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Q&A: Travel Routines with TripStreak

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Every traveler has one: a routine. How do you prepare for your next trip? What are your routines before, during, and after? That’s where advice from Charles Ralston, founder of TripStreak, the smarter travel search, comes into play. TripStreak is a personalized online travel search that finds the best trip for you. Best of all, it’s free! The search encompasses all the major travel brands, so people don’t have to worry about missing out. Be sure to join #CultureTrav at 2:30 p.m on Thursday, January 28, 2016, with TripStreak as the special guest host. Read the interview to learn about Ralston’s travels and routines, his tips for travellers, and what inspired TripStreak.

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