88% of people won’t be travelling abroad in 2021: Covid, refund rejections and quarantine the main concerns

More than 8 out of 10 people have no plans to travel abroad in 2021 on holiday, with concerns about COVID, refund rejections and quarantine front and centre.

The Top Boutique Hotels In San Francisco

Hoo shares the top picks of boutique hotels in San Francisco for a range of styles and budgets, to make your trip to the Golden Gate City extra special.

Global staycations up 18% with hotel room rates climbing despite Covid restrictions

We find that the level of staycations being taken across 16 global holiday hotspots has increased by an average of 18% when compared to this time last year.

A Traveller’s Guide To Thai Street Food

Hoo's guide to Thai street food for travellers will set your mouth watering for your next trip to this beautiful and exotic southeast Asian destination.

Beautiful Ways To Say “I Love You” Around The World

To get you in the Valentines mood, Hoo has made a guide on how to say "I love you" all around the world in many different languages. How will you say it?

International tourism spend tumbles by $753.6bn in 2020

Hoo looks at the impact data for international tourism's enormous drop in 2020 thanks to the impact of COVID and subsequent travel restrictions.

The post-pandemic travel destinations with the cleanest air and most affordable hotels

People travel further and pay more for a less polluted holiday; Hoo looks at the post-pandemic destinations with the cleanest air and most affordable hotels.

Cool Facts About The Turkish Flag

Hoo shares some unusual and interesting facts about the flag of Turkey, including what its symbols mean, the legends of its origins, and how it is used.

Turkish Last Names And Meanings

Last names in Turkey have an unusual legal history; Hoo explains what happened and looks at the meaning of some of the most popular Turkish last names.

Top Canadian Slang Terms

Know your loonies from your timbits with Hoo's guide to the top most-heard Canadian slang terms to throw around on your next visit to the great north.