Let’s be honest—baggage fees are the worst! You’ve already paid for your flight, and now you have to cough up another $35 or more just to bring your suitcase along? We could once count on airlines like Southwest having our backs here, but even that is changing! No, thank you. But here’s the good news: …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning tower of Pisa, not to mention all the gorgeous alpine nature and scenic coastline, it’s no wonder Italy is the most visited country in the world at the minute. Don’t trust us, trust the numbers. Culturally-rich, and insanely-popular as it …

After having loosened visa rules for Westerners in July of last year, increasing the amount of time tourists can stay in the nation from only 30 days to 60, Thailand has taken a surprising U-turn in announcing a return of the old policy. Soon enough, Americans will no longer be able travel around Thailand for …

One unexpected East Coast state has been quietly creeping up on travelers’ itineraries the past few years, including my own. The magnetizing seafarer’s charm, endless seafood shacks, and tranquil shores of Maine have become a huge draw for travelers seeking sun and sand over the big city grind, but the O.G. of idyllic East Coast …

Oh boy! It appears at least one budget airline smells blood in the water as Southwest just put the kibosh on their long-standing policy of “bags fly free”. One might think when that shocking domino fell, it would kickstart a trickle-down fee-economics effect, but so far, so good for travelers’ wallets. Time will tell if …

California keeps teasing us with the idea that one day in the near future, the West Coast will be navigable by bullet train, but with so much red tape in a state where Manhattan-sized chunks of major cities burned to a crisp, are we really believing that’s ever coming to fruition? No matter which side …

Dreaming of a little Caribbean getaway this spring? You know, with the luxurious, all-inclusive hotel, white sands unfolding along turquoise waters for miles on end, and the kind of fresh seafood you can only find in the sun-drenched tropics? The Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica may sound like obvious first choices, but before you …

Step aside, Tahoe! There’s another NorCal lake hideaway with fewer crowds, unbounded nature, and no snooty vibes — a place where you won’t find thousand-dollar millionaires trying to outdo each other. In fact, this region of California leans more on the Boho spectrum where tie-dye shirts are commonplace, #vanlife likely outpaces the real estate market, …

After decades of constant defunding and even deactivation of historic routes, train travel is back with a vengeance. All around the world, from East to West, multiple countries are launching new railway services, and despite having relied heavily on buses as a means of intercity transportation, Mexico is now no exception. Back in 2023, the …

There are only a handful of U.S. National Parks and recreation areas that come to mind when itching to book an epic trip to see America’s wild side. First and foremost, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon probably come to mind, even though it’s the Great Smoky Mountains that are the most visited. Beyond those …

For the first time, travelers worldwide, but especially Americans, are taking advantage of direct flights from the U.S. to Tulum. Factor in the Maya Train, and even more tourists are invading this trendy beach town south of Cancun. Even as popular as this region may be, Mexico is a huge country with a phenomenal coastline …

Some say Austin might as well be on an island as it doesn’t quite fit the reputation of the rest of Texas. But this trendy city sure draws a crowd no matter how it’s defined. With thrilling festivals, a thriving music scene, and out-of-this-world food, Austin is no longer just known as the state capital …