Are you a digital nomad looking to escape the humdrum of daily life in a big city, soaring prices plaguing most of America amid the ongoing economic upheaval, or simply hoping to have something beautiful as a view from your office instead of clusters of uninspiring skyscrapers? Perhaps relocating to a remote tropical island yet …
Conflict seems to be erupting everywhere, from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, to ethnic tensions in the Caucasus to Venezuela’s call to annex neighboring Guyana; not even Europe has come out unscathed, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still ongoing. The days of worrying about dangerous pathogens and wearing face coverings are …
Spain has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide, yet interestingly, a majority of visitors would focus their attention on only a handful of cities, such as Madrid or Barcelona, while ignoring the wider country. This year, that persistent trend finally changed, as a growing number of travelers became wary of crowded …
Perhaps the most unlikely travel trend to have resurged in 2023, train travel is back in full force, with numerous countries across the globe either reinstating previously defunded routes, or even launching brand new ones – scenic rides across the Mayan Riviera, anyone? Much of the action has been centered, however, in Europe: boasting a …
After three years of confusing travel rules, 2023 finally marked the comeback of tourism across the globe. Throughout the year, we have seen a boom in bookings as travelers took to the skies in droves in search of that bucket list spot they could only dream about visiting a while back (but couldn’t). As per …
All around the globe, there is an ongoing race for the title of digital nomad capital, and while countries like Estonia and Croatia pioneered the concept, being among the first to launch visas for the category in 2020, the competition has swiftly caught up to them. Numerous countries have now opened up migration paths, easing …
Among the top travel trends we have observed this year, off-path tourism has indisputably sparked the most interest among our readers. We are, after all, named Travel Off Path, and tracking unheard-of spots that have been trending lately and establishing what it is about them that has travelers so enthralled in the first place is …
With days getting colder and shorter as we get through December, bookings for Caribbean vacations are on the up. All around the region, rooms are filling up while beaches start to get crowded, and this is hardly a surprise after one-third of Americans indicated they plan on traveling abroad this season, and as Tripadvisor‘s latest …
From 2020 to early 2023, visiting Japan was a distant dream for a majority of travelers. As the country grappled with the effects of a health crisis, most foreign tourists were routinely barred from entry, including U.S. passport holders. After nearly three years, however, the country finally slammed its doors open and began welcoming visitors …
The world capital for backpacking tourism, Southeast Asia (SEA), has a newfound fame as a digital nomad hotspot. Hardly a shock, seeing that a majority of SEA countries offer low prices and tropical weather, but while it’s not unexpected that Bali, Phuket, or even up-and-coming Vietnam would see a surge in nomads, an unlikely destination …
Following years of being sealed off for tourism as a result of the health crisis, Southeast Asia re-emerged this year as one of the trendiest and most sought-after destinations among Westerners. From the nightlife hotspots of Phuket and Pattaya in Thailand to the up-and-coming coastal resort of Mui Ne in Vietnam, both Americans and Europeans …
Cultural activities are soaring in popularity now that a growing number of Americans are actively seeking more meaningful experiences when traveling within the United States. However, with most historical destinations being concentrated on the East Coast, where some of the oldest settlements in America are, it’s only natural that California wouldn’t be your first choice …