A vast continent rich in historical landmarks, Europe is the number one place to be this season if you’re a culture buff. This is especially true now that temperatures are rising and a host of nonstop flights are relaunching to several of its trendiest destinations, but there’s a catch. As demand grows, the cost of …

July is right around the corner, and if you’re a culture buff like us, who also happens to be looking for a bit of sun in your life, Europe and its ancient cities dating back literal millennia, balmy climate, and delectable cuisine are probably sounding like a no-brainer at this point. We’re not sure about …

The Mediterranean—or how it’s affectionately called, ‘The Med’—is the most popular destination for Americans crossing the pond this summer, after all, all of their favorite sunny hotspots straddle the turquoise-colored waters, from Spain to France to Italy to Croatia to Greece. Still, this is a pretty vast sea, branching out into three continents, and some …

Home to pristine beaches and stunning historic cities, Spain is the most popular destination for Americans crossing the pond this summer, but contrary to popular belief, it’s not Madrid, Barcelona, or even trendy Ibiza that’s on their radar. Though it is not coastal, and thus not your typical sunny getaway, the inland city of Girona …

Mexico has long been famous for its luxurious Cancun hotels, the unspoiled nature around Los Cabos, and the laid-back beach zone of Puerto Vallarta, which all draw in millions of visitors, particularly Americans, who flock into their southern neighbor’s shores for sunny vacays year-round. As popular as Mexico may be, however, large swathes of the …

Much like magnets and that chipped-off slab of the Berlin Wall you know is fake but you buy anyway, passport stamps can be incredibly fun to collect. They tell a story and are ever-lasting proof you’ve been to that faraway destination you’d spent years dreaming of visiting. However, something as small and (apparently) as insignificant …

Capitals are often considered the unmissable, number one destination across most European countries. That is because they have usually been at the forefront of their history and development as states, and they just happen to have accumulated the most cultural value. Not all first cities of Europe have redeemable qualities about them, however, be it …

The European capital of summer, Spain has never been hotter—literally and figuratively—than it is now: with close to 90 million tourists expected, it’s challenging its next-door neighbor France for the title of most-visited country this year. Needless to say, there is growing demand for Spain vacations among Americans, who are not only craving a sunny …

Home to historic cities with origins lost to time, world-class museums and fairytale castles that even Walt Disney couldn’t have conjured up in his wildest dreams, Europe is never not teeming with visitors, who flock here from all over the world to experience its ancientness. As diverse a continent as it is, however, it remains …

The Mediterranean is the go-destination for Americans crossing the pond this summer, not only due to the balmy temperatures and the turquoise seas, but also the cultural wealth it boasts. It is home to some of the world’s most historically-charged nations, from Spain to France to Italy to Greece. This article is one of our …

From underdeveloped arid landscapes with little to offer to the oil capital of the world (and fastest-growing development zone), Gulf countries draw in hundreds of millions of tourists every year, who flock to the likes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh for their opulent resorts and futuristic cityscapes. Despite their popularity, there remains one major …

If you’ve been dreaming of romantic cobbled streets, picturesque towns and fairytale castles that could belong in a Disney classic, Europe is likely to be on your radar this summer; however, if you’ve waited too long to book that Transatlantic trip, it may already be too late… Not only are prices increasing dramatically across the …