France may be the most visited country in the world, playing host to over 100 million guests annually, and listen, we get it: From the elegant Haussmann-designed boulevards of Paris, down to Nice’s scenic Promenade des Anglais, stretching along a turquoise Mediterranean, there’s plenty of Old World charm to be admired in the Land of …
It has been over 20 years since the Eurostar revolutionized travel between London and mainland Europe. While France, Belgium, and the Netherlands have enjoyed direct connections for years, a fourth country is finally being added to the mix. Soon enough, travelers will be able to board trains in Great Britain and go all the way …
There are many a reason why tourists flock to London, and gorgeous as it may be, with its iconic red telephone boxes and gorgeous Victorian-era architecture, be under no illusion: being the global metropolis it is, it’s anything but undeniably British at its core. Don’t get us wrong. We love London for its diverse food scene and …
From a secondary European summer destination, overshadowed by a much larger Spain, to a year-round tourism hotspot loved by Americans, Portugal has never been trendier than it is at the moment. The westernmost country in mainland Europe now draws in millions of visitors with the promise of wine breaks in picturesque patios, long walks serenaded by fado …
If you’ve visited any major European city in recent years, you’ve probably noticed things aren’t quite the way they used to be. Between maintaining a state of hyper-vigilance in public, watching out for pickpockets, and avoiding certain neighborhoods, particularly at night, it’s not all fairytale castles and postcard-ready cobbled streets in the Old Continent. This …
Before your next two-week European itinerary is set in stone, and you’ve booked flights all over the place, hold that thought: there might be a better, far more convenient way to plan a multi-country trip across the Old Continent in 2026 that won’t involve tiring yourself out going from plane to plane. Following in the …
If you’re already dreading the thought of slippery driveways, hours-long wait in the commuter belt driving into town amid a snowy storm, and the whole winter grind, maybe all you need is a change of scenery to brave the colder months. Some will be jetting off to Cancun come January, but if all-inclusive resorts and …
With its shimmery Eiffel Tower, grandiose Haussmann boulevards, and plethora of museums and palaces, it’s truly no wonder Paris is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Unfortunately for most visitors, it’s far from being the idyllic, romantic getaway they’ve idealized for years: Picture overwhelming crowds occupying every single inch of Champs de …
When you think of Europe, chances are it’s Paris and its iconic Eiffel Tower that pop to mind, or perhaps London and the iconic red telephone boxes, or perhaps, if you’ve taken a liking for going off the beaten path a little, Croatia and its postcard-ready pebbly beaches straddling the Adriatic. That’s the Old Continent …
From Barcelona’s Gaudí-designed wonders and palm-lined waterfront to Madrid’s grand boulevards and lush royal parks, to Seville’s grand plazas and unrivaled flamenco scene, it’s no wonder Spain is currently the second-most visited country in the world (after France). It’s where millions of people go for their taste of Old World charm, as well as a …
With its fascinating ancient ruins that have survived for millennia, stunning cities that look like open-air museums, and incredible cuisine, Italy is on the bucket list of millions of travelers headed for the Old Continent in 2026. La dolce vita comes at a price, though, and at times, an eye-watering one: between shelling out around …
Safety remains a primary concern for Americans going abroad, especially in the current geopolitical climate, where safety warnings are issued with little to no warning, and wars are erupting left, right, and center. It may not exactly be a battlefield at the moment, but Latin America has never been exactly known for being the most …