TravelCapybara Author

Victoria Hayes

City Guides Editor
140 published stories

Victoria Hayes oversees TravelCapybara’s destination guides, focusing on urban structure, neighborhood dynamics, museum selection, food districts, and walkability. Her work prioritizes clarity, hierarchy of importance, and practical planning intelligence for travelers. She emphasizes architectural identity, cultural depth, and realistic time management rather than checklist tourism. Based in Chicago, Victoria follows behavioral research in travel decision-making and participates in local urban forums.

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140 published stories

Food & Drink

Finland Invites 16 Singles on a Culinary Blind Date

Oct 22, 2026 by Victoria Hayes 3 mins read

Visit Finland is offering 16 singles hosted four-day trips to Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027, with group dinner dates. Apply by November 10.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 22, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations

Dubai Opens Glass Ledges 240 Meters Above Palm Jumeirah

By Victoria Hayes Oct 20, 2026 • 4 mins read

Destinations

National Geographic Names 25 Best Places to Travel in 2027

By Victoria Hayes Oct 20, 2026 • 3 mins read

Entertainment

BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Brings a Month of Fan Experiences to Singapore

BTS THE CITY ARIRANG will run across Singapore from December 1–31, with themed attractions, landmark lighting and four sold-out concerts.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 20, 2026 • 3 mins read

Tour Operators

Exodus Introduces Four Trip Styles, From Rugged Adventures to Premium Journeys

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces Originals, Classic, Superior and Signature to help travelers compare comfort, pace and experiences before booking.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 19, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations

Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Destination at World Travel Awards 2026

Portugal takes Europe’s top destination title for 2026, with Algarve, Lisbon, Athens, Montenegro, Kotor and Turkish Airlines among the award winners.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 16, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations

Shanghai’s Pink Muhly Grass Turns Binjiang Forest Park Into a Cloud-Like Landscape

Pink muhly grass is in bloom at Shanghai’s Binjiang Forest Park, with cloud-like colour in Phase II’s Flower Sea Valley and free park admission.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 15, 2026 • 4 mins read

Tourism

Why Hollywood Keeps Choosing Hungary for Its Biggest Movies

Hungary combines major film studios with Budapest locations that double for cities worldwide. Here is why filmmakers come—and what travelers can explore.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 15, 2026 • 3 mins read

Destinations Food & Drink

Five Guys Weddings in Las Vegas Start at $255 With Travelmation

Travelmation offers weddings at two Five Guys locations on the Las Vegas Strip, with packages for couples and small groups, plus help planning the trip.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 13, 2026 • 4 mins read

Events & Conferences Tourism

Budapest Tops Europe’s Most Beautiful Christmas Markets for 2026

Budapest’s Advent Bazilika leads Europe’s 2026 Christmas-market ranking, with handmade gifts, chimney cakes and nightly basilica light shows.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 12, 2026 • 4 mins read

Tourism

Pilgra-Merch: Why Travellers Are Planning Trips Around Souvenirs

From grocery totes to Japan’s regional socks, pilgra-merch turns souvenir hunting into travel inspiration. Here is how to plan a worthwhile shopping stop.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 9, 2026 • 4 mins read

Tourism

Innsbruck Christmas 2026: Seven Markets and a New Ice Magic Trail

Seven Christmas markets, a new Ice Magic skating trail and LUMAGICA’s illuminated art will bring Innsbruck’s mountain Christmas to life from November 2026.

By Victoria Hayes Oct 9, 2026 • 4 mins read

Tourism

Grand Odysseys: Why Historic Journeys Are Inspiring 2027 Travel

From Corfu’s cliffs to Xi’an’s city walls, Skyscanner’s Grand Odysseys trend puts history, legends and a sense of connection at the heart of 2027 trips.