And it’s not looking like it’s gonna improve anytime soon. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System involves requiring non-EU travelers visiting the Schengen Area for short stays to give fingerprints and undergo a facial scan, in an attempt to improve security at the continent’s entry points. This applies to all countries participating in the Schengen agreement, …
A lot of famous island destinations charge a premium just for the zip code. You end up paying five hundred dollars a night for an ok-ish room and 20 bucks for a watered-down drink. My wallet just doesn’t handle it well, and I don’t like vacationing and feeling like I’m wasting money. I want it …
Remember when an all inclusive trip to Mexico was the ultimate cheap getaway? I certainly do. You could book a last minute flight, grab a resort room right on the beach, and barely make a dent in your savings account. While those amazing budget deals absolutely still exist today, finding them highly depends on exactly …
When the morning frost hardens the grass in my backyard here in Louisville, my mind shifts straight to the Caribbean. The sky turns a dull grey, the wind cuts through your jacket, and all you want is a warm beach. I spend hours looking at flight maps trying to find an escape. Planning a winter …
2027 is shaping up to be the definitive year of Europe’s Railway Renaissance. From the return of old-school luxury aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, to more down-to-earth alternatives like the recently launched overnight service from Brussels all the way down in Italy, we now have 2 more exciting additions to the lineup. 2 new direct train …
The first true cold front just blew through my hometown of Louisville, and my mind shot straight to the Caribbean. But I’ve been craving a more ‘off-path’ vacation without the hassle. Trying to map out the perfect off-the-grid Caribbean trip used to end in a huge headache. Historically, if an island was actually safe and …
The winter travel season is rapidly approaching, and Americans are already dreaming about escaping the freezing cold. You know the exact feeling. The temperatures drop, the snow starts piling up, and suddenly you are desperately searching for a way to get to the beach. However, absolutely nobody wants to spend their precious vacation time dealing …
Planning a trip across the pond but you’re not exactly keen on joining the throngs of beret-clad TikTokers at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, or then waiting hours on end just to enter the Colosseum for a selfie? Trust us, neither are we. There’s truly nowhere like Europe, but the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, ridiculous prices, …
Forget Mykonos and the elitist, invite-only white parties. Greece’s trendiest island right now is a compact, rugged gem in the heart of the Cyclades, where timeless fishing villages are fringed by turquoise waters, ancient castles lie in romantic ruins, and crowds remain manageable. Not exactly zero, but not Little Venice-level crazy, either, though it could …
If you have been scrolling through social media trying to decide if you should finally book that solo trip to the beach, you are probably fighting a massive internal battle. We all picture the exact same nightmare scenario. You imagine yourself sitting entirely alone at a romantic candlelit table while honeymooning couples stare at you …
As travelers start to look ahead planning their 2027 getaways, major publications are dropping their big destination lists. Lonely Planet just released their Best in Travel 2027 lineup, and they highlighted some really exotic places across this gorgeous planet of ours. They gave shoutouts to places like Montserrat and Bocas del Toro, but their picks …
Watching in dismay as European cities are looted and their beautiful historic buildings torched? It’s been one heck of a week on this side of the pond. Trust me, I live in Paris, one of the worst hotbeds for violent protests right now, and heartbroken as I may be, I understand why tourists would reconsider …