Dreaming of a little Caribbean getaway this spring? You know, with the luxurious, all-inclusive hotel, white sands unfolding along turquoise waters for miles on end, and the kind of fresh seafood you can only find in the sun-drenched tropics? The Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica may sound like obvious first choices, but before you …

After decades of constant defunding and even deactivation of historic routes, train travel is back with a vengeance. All around the world, from East to West, multiple countries are launching new railway services, and despite having relied heavily on buses as a means of intercity transportation, Mexico is now no exception. Back in 2023, the …

With the likes of Bali, Phuket and Koh Samui all being dominated by foreigners, and Bali in particular crumbling under the weight of overtourism and digital nomads, it’s only natural that travelers who seek authenticity instead of Instagram photo ops have had their fill. After all, you’re not flying all the way to Southeast Asia …

When tourists plan a visit to Italy, Rome is likely to be at the top of their bucket list, especially if they haven’t been to the country before, and we can certainly understand why. The Eternal City is famous for its boundless wonders, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, but it can get excessively crowded, …

For a number of years now, Europe has been touting the release of a digital travel permit, or in technical terms, an ETIAS, that would apply to all Americans flying to the continent. From 2021 up until now, it’s been delayed more times than we can count. Though some news outlets reported earlier this year …

Cancun may be world-renowned for its luxurious resorts, endless miles of powdered sugar, white sands, and award-winning hospitality, but it’s far from being the be-all, end-all of sunny getaways. Among its major downsides are the hectic traffic, especially coming into the Hotel Zone, and excessive crowding along the main public beach–walking the people-packed sandy strip …

Nothing complements an adventure across the pond quite like a train journey: imagine sinking cozily into your seat, sipping on your takeaway cappuccino, as you admire views of lush forests, medieval towns, and snow-capped mountains from the big panoramic windows. Europe is simply meant to be explored on rails, and lucky for us, quirky train …

If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their centuries-old charm and offer …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning Tower of Pisa––not to mention the incredible cuisine––Italy is easily one of the most popular destinations worldwide. That’s both a blessing and a curse, as regardless of the appreciation, visitation levels have reached unsustainable levels in recent years, to the …

Winding navigable canals, picturesque fondamenti lined with pastel-hue buildings, and impossibly narrow alleys that lead to hidden piazzas with ornate fountains… there’s many a reason why you should visit the floating city of Venice. At the same time, there are many why you should avoid it altogether: Think of the jaw-dropping prices, with hotels in …

Who said you need to fly halfway across the globe to experience some of that Old World charm? In case you weren’t aware, Europe is not the only continent hosting historic towns that look like they were frozen in time over the centuries: a short two—to four-hour flight away from the U.S., Latin America is …

Postcard-ready villages bestriding volcanic peaks, blue-dome churches, and a millennia-old caldera backed by azure seas: there’s many a reason why tourists keep flocking to Santorini year after year after year. Yes, it is gorgeous, and yes, sunsets up Oia Castle do feel magical, but elbowing your way through a dense crowd to get up there …