Even seasoned travelers like me make mistakes. Mine was having the wrong expectations for Kingston last year. Despite enjoying most of my trip, it didn’t live up the to image I had in my mind – you know, jerk chicken stands everywhere, reggae blaring, and aqua blue Caribbean coasts. Although I did discover a secret …

Sunny escapes will soon be in full force after everyone gets their fix of pumpkin spice drinks and rustic foliage photo-ops. Whether you’re dreading chopping firewood, driving in ice, or simply need blue skies and Vitamin D, you won’t be alone in your search for winter sun. Latin America is teeming with sun-kissed coastlines, and …

Austin and Fort Worth may be battling head-to-head for the ‘trendiest city in Texas’ title, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Reporting record numbers of visitors with another month left to go, it’s safe to say the ‘Lone Star State’ has more than one shining star after all – at least in terms of …

Medellin is still a thriving city among expats, digital nomads, and general travelers wanting to experience the hype, but there are certainly notable concerns about visiting. First, prices aren’t what they used to be, as Medellin has far surpassed its ‘hidden gem’ status. Second, crime may be a fickle topic, but it’s always on the back of …

2024 had a love/hate relationship with Brazil for a variety of reasons. Although seeing record-breaking tourism numbers, Brazil has never held the safest reputation as the nation’s world-famous favelas can be a deterrent to many travelers, plus viral videos of rampant crime ranging from petty pickpockets to Taylor Swift concert muggings dating back to 2023. …

There’s no denying Savannah is a great winter escape, but Georgia beholds more hidden gems off the traditional tourist path. Still boasting Southern charm and quite possibly more natural beauty, there’s one lakeside town at the Blue Ridge foothills that’s more than worthy of being your next idyllic getaway. Perfectly suited for a short break …

Phoenix may be Arizona’s sprawling desert metropolis, but neighboring Scottsdale has long supported the argument that size doesn’t matter, especially when you visit the ‘mini bar’ of my favorite stomping grounds, Giligin’s. As a Californian, seeing Arizona plates on our roadways is a tell-tale sign that the tourist season is in full force. Come summer, …

London, it was a good run! Now it’s another timeless city’s turn in the spotlight, at least according to the New York Times. Naming 2025’s ‘52 Best Places to Travel’, taking home gold is a U.K. city often left in the shadows of London. But, travelers have been more receptive to exploring more of what …

Florida continues to be on a record-breaking tear as the latest reports show the Sunshine State welcomed just over 34 million tourists. Being so popular, there are numerous beach towns that fit the bill for a perfect winter escape, an unforgettable Spring Break, and so on for each season being one of America’s sunniest getaways. …

As iconic as London may be, it might be a bit of a stretch to say step aside, but every giant has its downfall at one point or another. For 2025, in a David vs. Goliath-type duel, the former is coming out on top, at least according to the UK’s longstanding go-to news source, BBC. …

Even if you’ve never laid eyes on it before, you can probably easily describe Santorini with precision: we all know it for the whitewashed, cliffside houses, caldera hotels with outdoor plunge pools overlooking the Aegean… and the crowds. Oh, the crowds. We won’t lie to you: Greece’s most famous Cycladic gem is indeed gorgeous, but …

One of the most fascinating cities in Europe to kick back and watch the world go by, all while sipping freshly concocted batches of lattes and cappuccinos, is, of course, Paris. The iconic city is lined with seemingly endless sidewalk cafes but never short of tourist crowds. In the digital nomad world, as great as making said …