Sometimes I just need to get away from the noise and find some absolute peace and quiet on a beach. I do not want pulsing nightclub bass at 2:00 a.m., and I certainly do not want to spend my vacation looking over my shoulder. If you are looking to escape to a place where you …

Not Amalfi and its overpriced, celeb-frequented beach clubs. Nor Nice, anchored by the French Riviera and the jet-setting Cannes. Definitely not Mallorca, either: if anything, Spain’s Mediterranean hotspot is actively chasing tourists away. The fastest-growing Med destination right now is tucked away in the lesser-explored Balkan Peninsula, where it’s less about overpolished resorts and influencer-packed …

Most people haven’t even heard of it. While Cancún, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta always steal the show, there is one city that remains so authentically Mexican, you need to keep reading to find out if it even matches your vacation vibe. I have been traveling south to spend my winters in Mazatlán for the …

I always tell people that fall is the absolute best time to travel. The punishing summer heat breaks, the massive crowds finally go home, and you hit that perfect shoulder-season sweet spot where flights and hotels drop by up to 40 percent. But this year, the data is telling a very specific story. Instead of …

The Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower are absolutely bucket-list worthy, but fighting through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in 100-degree heat while paying twenty euros for a mediocre sandwich isn’t always how I want to spend my time and money. When I want a European escape that actually feels like a vacation, my wife Liz and I skip …

Whenever I’m stuck in the States for too long, I start dreaming of the Caribbean. But after years in the travel industry, I have realized that not all islands are created equal. Some are essentially just giant, flat sandbars designed for mega-resorts, while others possess a deep, layered culture that makes you want to explore …

Your favorite expat is back. Having been to over 40 European countries, with only Belarus and a couple of tiny micro-nations left to tick off, I can safely attest that there’s no greater, more diverse, downright beautiful country than my beloved France. No, I’m not originally from here—Brazilian-Italian via Britain and Ireland—but there’s a reason …

I don’t like having to look over my shoulder on vacation. You? After traveling the world for 20 years, if there is one thing I always check before I even start planning a trip, it is travel advisories. Seriously, they can make or break if I’m even going to go. The US State Department just …

If you have ever stood on a pier in the Caribbean, you’ve probably witnessed the ultimate vacation nightmare: a massive cruise ship slowly pulling away from the dock while a frantic passenger waves their arms from the shore. It’s brutal to watch. When Liz and I plan our trips, we usually just try to fly …

Say goodbye to strict Ryanair baggage rules and navigating those confusing low-cost flights flying within Europe: Starting this upcoming winter, you’ll be able to travel between two of the Old Continent’s most iconic cities on a low-cost train with tickets starting from only $22, when historically, Eurostar fares have ranged between around $50 and $150. …

“Do I have my passport?” That question rings through my head a dozen times before I even reach the gate. Now, it is more like: do I have my passport, my digital declaration form, and my return ticket? Times have changed, and if there is anything to be learned from visiting over 100 countries, it …

Stop wasting the first three days of your hard-earned PTO fighting jet lag and massive international customs lines. As someone deeply embedded in the travel industry, I constantly watch travelers make the exact same logistical mistake. They book brutal, multi-leg flights across the Atlantic to Europe or across the Pacific to Asia, only to spend …