Following Croatia’s accession in 2023 and last year’s Bulgaria and Romania, yet another European country is expected to join Europe’s Schengen Area soon: This year, Cyprus is expected to conclude its negotiation talks with the border-free zone and become its 30th member, but what does this mean effectively for travelers, especially Americans staying mid- to …

Dreaming of cobbled streets that look frozen in time, medieval castles that put Walt Disney’s most fantastical creations to shame, and all that amazing culture you can’t access in the sprawling American suburb you call home? Europe is calling, and if you plan on taking that call this year, you might as well not break …

We know what you’re thinking, ‘the year’s barely started’, but if you dream of that idyllic Mediterranean summer across the pond, the time to plan and get those bookings in is right now, before prices start rising as we approach the high season. On that note, if you hate crowded places and you don’t want …

Heading back to Europe in 2025 and still unsure which countries to check out this time? We get it; it’s a big continent filled with fascinating medieval towns, beautiful alpine scenery, and picture-perfect Mediterranean beaches. Lucky for you, Tripadvisor has just come to your rescue. As customary, the U.S.-based travel agency has released its annual …

Travelers are fickle. At one moment, we’re in search of winter sun, and the next we’re totally cool packing extra layers as long as we can witness Northern Lights, indulge in Christmas market delights, or hit the slopes in a magical mountain town. Iceland may not tick off the latter as a ski destination, but …

At the turn of the calendar each year, many travel-related publications issue the latest travel trends for any said year. While solo travel, digital nomadism, and a newfound intrigue in exploring off-the-beaten paths top the list, another trend rising, especially in Europe, is traveling by sleeper train. Rather than slow down your trip by booking …

For many decades now, Americans have been able to travel to Europe essentially hassle-free, simply by virtue of carrying a valid travel document: none of the additional bureaucracy of visas or entry permits. This year, this will no longer be the case, as the Old Continent reforms its border policies and brings in a series …

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve visited Europe; if you haven’t visited Portugal yet, then it’s time to plan another visit! More than 30 million travelers visited Portugal in 2024, with Lisbon cited as the most popular destination for tourists in the country.   And that number is only set to rise by 2025. …

If Rome is on your bucket list for 2025, we’d urge you to think twice before booking those flights in the next few weeks, especially if you hate the crowds. As fascinating as it may be, the Eternal City is among the continent’s worst destinations for overtourism, with millions of people flocking to the narrow …

France and its Eiffel Tower, Italy with the Roman Colosseum and the Venetian canals, and England with the Victorian-era Big Ben may all be among Europe’s most sought-after countries, but they’re not what travelers are flying thousands of miles to see this year… Not according to Airbnb. Based on their latest data, 5 other European …

Far-flung but worth the trek – nearly 80 million people crossed the dividing line of Europe and Asia in 2024. Split by the Bosphorus Strait, travelers can spend their time on the European side or Asian side of the city, and as someone who has had the privilege of visiting the world’s trendiest city, I …

Ahhh, Portugal! Your sun-kissed southern shores, with golden sands extending for miles on end, the vintage tramways that rattle up your capital’s hilly, pastel-colored neighborhoods, and the vast wine country dotted with fairytale villages to the north. It’s no wonder digital nomads can’t get enough of it, but while millions of expats flock to the …