Here we go again. Yet another major tourist destination is rolling out an Entry Travel Authorization, the much-dreaded digital permit requirement that is slowly but surely ending complete visa-free travel worldwide. Ask any American who’s been to the U.K., South Korea, or even Thailand recently. Now, it’s South Africa’s turn to jump on the bandwagon. …

Ah, Rome… with its narrow alleys lined by centuries-old buildings, ancient monuments that have stood the test of time, and an enviable collection of churches so grand they seem to hover just shy of the divine. Few cities can compare, and it would undoubtedly be the perfect contender for a culture-infused summer getaway—if not for …

If you’re heading to the Caribbean this season, chances are you’re already aware sargassum levels are at an all-time high, from Cancun to Punta Cana. The pesky seaweed, which often tarnishes the typically-unspoiled look of the region’s white-sand beaches, keeps washing ashore in record quantities. The situation’s so dramatic even residents are sounding the alarm …

Unspoiled beaches backed by millennia-old ruined forts, culturally-charged cities criss-crossed by cobbled streets that seem to have come out straight of a storybook cover, and of course, all that fresh seafood and rich homegrown wine… There’s just no beating a good old Mediterranean summer. That being said, we’re sure it’s places like the French Riviera, …

From the timeless streets of Plaka, peppered with family-owned taverns and Orthodox churches, to the temple-dominated Acropolis Hill, Athens is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going to Europe this summer. As the capital of Greece, the birthplace of the Western World as we know it, Athens is a cultural getaway like no …

Pastel-hue towns that defy gravity by clinging to vertiginous cliff-sides, coastal drives that simply beg for a Vespa rental, and oh, that azure Mediterranean—there are numerous reasons why you should absolutely go to Italy’s trendy Amalfi Coast this summer. But then again, there are many more why you shouldn’t: The hectic traffic, the suffocating pathways …

With talk of countries shutting their doors to aspiring digital nomads, and the era of remote work inching ever closer to a potential end, we’ll bet a million Indonesian rupiahs that you’re on the hunt for the next nomad-friendly spot. After all, this is no longer 2022 or 2023, when we saw country after country …

2025 is the year we’ll slow it down a notch and truly take in the sights, appreciate the scenery, and savor the culture when traveling in Europe: no more embarking on crazy multi-flight trips, and cramming as many countries as possible into a 2-week itinerary. What better way, then, to bask in the Old Continent’s …

Heading to Europe this summer but still haven’t fully planned out your itinerary? Chances are you’re a bit taken aback by the rising prices, from once-inexpensive Portugal all the way to Croatia, which has long lost its status as the “affordable alternative to Italy.” But there’s still hope for the budget-conscious traveler. If you love …

After Nepal earlier this week, yet another lesser-known Asian country is turning to digital nomads to boost its economy. Not often the topic of discussions on this side of the blogsphere, Kyrgyzstan is officially launching a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), hoping to attract young entrepreneurs and long-term travelers from the West, with simpler requirements and …

If you’re planning on visiting Italy this summer, chances are you’re picturing Rome and its majestic Colosseum, Venice with its winding canals, or maybe the Amalfi Coast and its pastel-hue towns, not a lesser-known Bari. Located in Puglia, an underrated region in the heel of the ‘boot’, Bari has all the Old World allure and …

Love it or hate it, Croatia is a success story like no other. From war-ravaged in the 90s, to Europe’s hottest summer destination, it is shattering every record in sight: in 2024, it recorded over 21.3 million arrivals, a 4 percent increase over an already-historic preceding year, and it’s expected to grow further in 2025. …