Oscar Raymundo

Travel + Culture Writer | Freelance

Latest Posts

12.16.2019

How to Find the Perfect Hotel for Spending 24 Hours Like a Local

We’ve all been there. While checking in, you realize that your hotel does not live up to its Instagram hype in real life. Or maybe you find yourself in serious need of a staycation. Or maybe ...

02.19.2019

How Chicago Athletic Association Was Built for Modern-Day Champions

Cocktails in secret, Shake Shack in bed and no membership required. Chicago Athletic Association is reinventing the concept of hotel-a...

09.17.2018

6 Chicago Hotels with Picture-Perfect Rooftops

Heated pools and even hotter crowds. Now mix that with ice-cold cocktails to keep the conversations flowing, and picture-perfect views to fill up your entire Instagram. That’s just some of the ...

07.28.2018

Wine Lovers Get a Taste of -glassology- at the Four Seasons Resort Maui

Sauvignon Blanc with oysters or goat cheese. Pinot Noir with roasted chicken or duck confit. Even casual wine drinkers know the importance of choosing the right meal pairing. But another element that ...

06.30.2017

How Gramercy Park Hotel Redefined Its Signature Cool for a New Generation

Gramercy Park Hotel is the coolest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. And I don’t mean “cool” like the W Hotel-type of cool, where bright pink neon lights are considered the height of ...

03.22.2017

Ubud Instagram Guide: From Iconic Infinity Pools to Eco-Luxe Treehouses

Shrouded in bucolic splendor, Ubud is unlike any other place in the world. The center of town is a bustling district where locals, tourists and monkeys share the charming streets that lead to mystic ...

08.16.2016

Finding a Perfect Parisian Vacation Rental

Our Parisian apartment was on the second floor of a residential building on the Left Bank, right around the corner from the picturesque open-air market on Rue Cler. Here, true Parisians shop for ...

06.08.2016

4 European Hotels With Distinctive Signature Style

French couturier Yves Saint Laurent once said, “fashions fade, style is eternal.” This point of view is well-suited for designing a top destination hotel. To be considered “best-...

04.12.2016

Taylor Swift's Favorite Pool Swans Become Works of Art for Coachella

Don't even bother inviting Taylor Swift to your next pool party unless you have a few giant white pool swans floating around...

02.24.2016

LA Hotels Offer Exclusive Access to Pre-Oscar Beauty Treatments

Hollywood is gearing up for the biggest party of the year: the Academy Awards airing this Sunday, February 28. To commemorate the world's most star-studded event, Los Angeles area hotels, spas and...

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About Oscar Raymundo

Oscar Raymundo lives in San Francisco and has written about travel, culture and technology for National Geographic Traveler, BBC Travel and Refinery 29. He loves getting lost in exhilarating places and inspiring readers to live their everyday like an escapade.