Will summer ever arrive? If you’re bored of waiting for it (like us!) you may be tempted to warm up on the beautiful Crete island. The island has the perfect climate, and the landscapes will make you breathless. If you want to discover the best places on Crete, here are our honest recommendations. 1. Falassarna […]
Review: Finca Monnaber Vell on Mallorca
YGenMag stayed at the luxurious Finca Monnaber Vell – located in the heart of Mallorca with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The hotel nestles in a cosy valley at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains in the municipality of Campanet in Mallorca. The beaches of Pollensa and Alcudia are just 10 miles away. There are […]
5 secret places to see in Barcelona
Barcelona has one of the most famous skylines in world, so it’s easy to forget that beneath those buildings lies a city teeming with art, culture, people and yes, many hidden secrets. Through years of walking the streets of Barcelona, we’ve found some of the most amazing secret places in BCN. Some are much closer […]
The best beaches on the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava extends from just north of Barcelona all the way up to the French border. It’s characterised by its wild and rugged landscape, a few popular resorts, small fishing villages and seemingly endless miles of idyllic shoreline, hiding small bays, inlets and gorgeous coves. Here are some of our favourite secret beaches on […]
Top 5 places to visit in Madrid
Madrid has a lot to offer, so it’s hard to name just 5 must-visit spots. Personally I think Madrid’s capital city is one of the most stunning cities to live in, and there are many reasons for this: its rich culture, long-lasting tradition, stunning architecture, the way of living, amazing coffee houses, and many many […]
Review: St. Regis Vancouver
YGenMag had the honor to stay at the beautiful St. Regis in Vancouver, British Columbia. We found the interior, room, breakfast, amenities, service, and everything to be all around impressive. We arrived at the room after a late flight. While we were tired, we were pleased to find out that we had been upgraded to […]
5 Cult Movies Shot in New York
5 Cult Movies Shot in New York Hollywood may house some of America’s biggest film companies, but New York has always been the epitome of classic American films. New York’s film history started with Thomas Edison’s invention of the Kinetoscope in his New Jersey laboratory. By the mid 1900s, it was in New York that […]
We went to Havana, Cuba!
When we heard the news that commercial flights from the United States to Cuba would disembark for the first time in over 50 years, it caught our attention. Several airlines signed up the NYC routes, the flights were relatively low in load, and flights were cheap. Before we knew it we were boarding a flight, […]
Pick a City: Cartagena vs Rio De Janeiro
Cartagena, Colombia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil are two popular South American travel destinations that offer culture, beach, and nightlife. While the may have a lot in common, they are also starkly different in other ways. Use this comparison to determine which is the right city for your next South American vacation: […]
Best Equinox gym locations in LA
It’s indisputable that Equinox is the best gym chain in LA, so we will withhold from an article on top gym chains in LA. However, some of the locations are dramatically better than the others. Note that Equinox has different membership tiers, so some may be at a higher price point. Here are our top […]