Planning a trip to Spain this spring but the surging crowds you see on TikTok are making you question your decision? Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of traveling around the Iberian heartland myself: all the jam-packed beaches, overpriced terraces slinging $15 sangrias, and hours-long wait lines just to visit a landmark …
I’ve been doing European summers since as long as I can remember. I’m based in Paris, the heart of Europe, and whether it’s the pebbly shores of Croatia, the paradisiacal islands of Greece, or the hidden corners of Southern Italy, bliss is always a 2–3 hour flight away from me. It’s not like I usually …
When you think Mexico, the first image you conjure up is probably Cancun’s turquoise shoreline, or to the odd culture buff, perhaps the epic Chichén Itzá pyramid, or bustling streets of Mexico City. We’re probably the biggest Mexico enthusiasts out there, having covered it a destination for over 7 years at this point, so we’re …
No more waiting for hours on end at some secondary European airport, nor pulling your hair out at the departure gate ’cause Ryanair staff suddenly decided your perfectly sized cabin bag doesn’t actually fit the measurer. “The wheels are sticking out,” huh? Yeah, classic. This summer, if you’re planning to country-hop around Europe, you can …
I’ll never take for granted how lucky I am to call Europe home. Being based in Paris, with a good few London and Ireland years under my belt before that, I basically grew up hopping countries and crossing borders like it was no big deal. In the Schengen era, it’s not like there are even …
Let’s be real for a sec: as much as Mediterranean beach getaways and Swiss Alps escapes are magical, the main reason why we all flock to Europe year in, year out is that unmatched Old World allure. Yeah, the nature’s stunning, and sign me up for a pistachio gelato date on an Italian lungomare any …
Planning another sun-drenched, ABBA-soundtracked, Mamma Mia summer this year? With picturesque church domes against whitewashed towns, romantic dinners on waterfront terraces, and postcard-ready pebbly beaches hugged by turquoise seas? You’re not alone in your obsession: Greece is one of the preferred European destinations for travelers flying long-haul this year, but hey, not everybody has upwards …
Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …
Very few places will make you dream and fantasize of paradise quite like Santorini’s virgin-white clifftop houses and bright-blue church domes backed by a flaming Aegean sunset. Yes, it’s gorgeous, and yes, it’s simply one of those breathtaking places you can’t quite put into words. That said, Santorini’s natural beauty and unique architecture are also …
According to a new research published by TravelSupermarket, an up-and-coming UK-based travel search engine, Spain’s cheapest coastal region to visit this year is the offbeat Costa Cálida. Before you immediately dismiss this as another wannabe travel agency loosely cobbling together data and making bold claims that are easily debunked, hear us out: We’ve never heard …
It’s become all too commonplace to reduce Italy to being overtouristed and overhyped. Between the Roman Colosseum, the winding Venetian canals navigated by long-tail gondolas, and Pisa’s Leaning Tower selfie hub, the ungodly sight of shoulder-to-shoulder crowds is unavoidable. That’s not to say this applies to the wider country, you know, beyond the usual Instagram hotspots. It …
Everyone knows Greece for its power island duo, Santorini and Mykonos, but if it’s the whitewashed cubic houses perched on cliffsides and blue domes you’re after, you don’t necessarily need to splurge on an oceanfront villa to have those. I mean, Santorini has the caldera drama, sure, but unless you’re parked on a pricey lounger …