If you’re a Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon fan, or simply a history buff, chances are you’re already familiar with Croatia’s ancient walled cities, imposing fortifications backed by rugged mountains, and turquoise Adriatic shoreline. In recent years, places like Split and Dubrovnik have soared in popularity, drawing in millions of travelers for their jet-setting …

If you think Europe’s the only continent where you can enjoy (somewhat) seamless train travel between different countries, wait until you hear about Asia’s newly-announced cross-border railway service linking 3 fascinating destinations. Soon enough, tourists will be able to board a train in Bangkok, Thailand, calling at Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and traveling to …

Despite Canada and the U.S. not exactly being on the best terms right now, with talks of trade wars kicking off and diplomatic riffs, there’s one thing that seems to unite U.S. travelers on either side of the political spectrum: Toronto’s sheer amazingness as a destination. Last year, Canada’s largest city and its main tourist …

Visiting Puerto Vallarta in the near future? You should know entry rules are changing when traveling to the ultra-popular beach hotspot in Mexico in 2025, and if you think a valid passport will suffice to grant you entry, you have another thing coming. Soon enough, Puerto Vallarta will slap an entry fee requirement on all …

While most Americans venturing south of the border will find themselves in Cancun, Cabo, or Mexico City, there’s another historic city that’s becoming far easier to reach this year. Better yet, it’s on very few travelers’ radars, so you don’t have to deal with the headache of tourist crowds and inauthentic experiences. Not only will …

As convenient as air travel may be, and as awesome as it is to snag a window seat at cruising altitude, the truth is we have no idea if we’re looking down at Paris, Texas or Paris, France. As a result, train travel has become more popular for the adventurous, with the U.S. taking a …

What is Texas like? It depends on who you ask. In all likelihood, you won’t find many people raving about their beaches. There’s an exception to every rule, though, as the ‘Cancun of Texas‘ is one of the Lone Star State’s best coastal escapes. But anything beats Galveston, right? Well, what if I told you …

Have you had enough of the crazy world of politics back home, or you’re simply craving a break from the gloomy weather and monotonous suburban life? Man, we feel you. It feels as if everything we can think of lately is relocating somewhere the sun is (almost) always shining, rows upon rows of palm trees …

We all know Spain for its scenic Mediterranean coast, interspersed with vibrant resort cities and hugged by crystal-clear seas, but if you’ve been to the Iberian country in the past three or four years, you’ve probably noticed how shockingly expensive and busy it’s become. From an average overnight rate of $201 in Barcelona to unsustainable …

While much of Europe is still in the throes of winter, digital nomads are constantly scoping out Europe for their next home base. There’s one loophole, however. Portugal’s paradisal Algarve region is one of the warmest in Europe, while much of the continent sees snow-blanketed streets transforming historic towns into wintry fairytale villages. There’s certainly …

Lining the coast of America’s most oddly-shaped state are 4 secret resort towns surely to peeve gatekeepers as I shine a spotlight on where locals go for a tranquil vacation without elbow-to-elbow crowds. You might think you know Florida end to end as the “Sunshine State” is always reliable for a sunny beach getaway, but …

Planning on heading to Europe soon for an early-season sunny getaway? We’ve got good news for you: across much of the southern half of the continent, temperatures will be summer-high starting from April, except… You guessed it, smaller crowds! If bumping into selfie-takers every step of the way and paying $12 for a bog-standard Limoncello …