Even if you’ve never been to Spain before, we’re sure you’re already familiar with names like Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville. The Iberian country is one of the most-visited destinations in the world, yet surprisingly, tourists rarely stray off the beaten path, opting to spend their vacations lounging in the sun in Catalonia, or, if …

Planning a Mexican Caribbean getaway this fall, but you’re already taken aback by reports of crowds in Playa this September (even though it’s the off-season), or Tulum’s incessant, week-round party scene? Long gone are the days when Mexico in the fall was synonymous with a more relaxed atmosphere. As we reported previously, the sunny hotspot …

When you think of Portugal, it’s probably places like Lisbon, with its many hills and fado buskers in every corner, and Porto, a world capital of wine straddling a scenic riverfront, that come to mind—and unless you’re well-versed in ‘Europe’, you’re probably thinking they’re bang for your buck, too. Portugal has always been referred as …

Summer 2025 may already be history, but if you’ve been saving all year and are still dreaming of sun-soaked Mediterranean shores and an idyllic getaway across the pond, here’s where you can catch the last few streaks of sunshine… without the crazy crowds: If you’re Roman Empire-obsessed, and your personal idea of fun is exploring …

It’s only natural that, when planning a trip in a European country, tourists will usually start with the capital. After all, it’s usually the largest city, most cosmopolitan hub, and a cultural heart of sorts. Think London and its bustling streets, double-decker buses, and iconic red telephone boxes, Paris with the Eiffel Tower and elegant …

When you think of Spain, it’s probably places like Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Balearics that first come to mind. Concentrating some of the country’s top beaches and world-renowned landmarks, and boasting an unrivaled gastronomy and social scenes, these three regions are probably Spain’s leading regions for tourism. Given their undeniable popularity, you’d expect them to …

Europe’s Railway Renaissance is charging full speed ahead this fall, and if you happen to be heading to Italy, you don’t want to miss this: There is a new scenic, slow train in the scene, and guess what, it’s come straight from your most idyllic European getaway fantasies. It travels from Rome all the way …

It seems the era of low-bureaucracy travel is officially over. After the United Kingdom rolled out its ETA back in January, affecting all Americans, and Saint Kitts and Nevis followed suit in recent weeks, the next country to introduce a digital entry permit is the laid-back Laos: One of the most welcoming nations in Southeast …

For many decades now, Barcelona has been the leading destination in Spain for Americans. Surpassing Mallorca and Ibiza, and even the country’s own capital, Madrid, it draws in tens of millions of tourists every year with its Gaudí monuments and coastal location. Gorgeous as Barcelona may be, however, there is a strange storm on the …

You probably never thought you’d be seeing ‘Albania’ and ‘most popular’ in the same sentence, yet here we are: From Europe’s underdog and best-kept secret, with just over 4 million tourists a year back in 2015 (most of which were returning Albanians or neighboring Kosovars), Albania is now visited by an average of 12 million, and it …

Widespread gang activity, record levels of violent crime, and institutionalized corruption: that’s how mainstream media would’ve summed up the tiny Central American nation of El Salvador just five years ago. It’s no wonder tourists steered clear for decades, choosing instead to play it safe in Costa Rica or even Panama. Fast forward to 2025, and …

When you think of islands in Spain, it’s probably places like sun-drenched Mallorca or party hub Ibiza that come to mind. They rank among the country’s top vacation hotspots, and they’re indeed epic sunny getaways, but it’s no secret you need to up your budget when heading there. Between the whopping average hotel rate of …