Whenever American travelers think about a winter escape to Europe, they usually picture freezing temperatures, gray skies, and wearing heavy wool coats while walking through a crowded historic square. If they want warm sunshine and white sand beaches, they automatically look south to the Caribbean or Mexico. But there is a massive travel loophole that …
When you think of France, it’s probably the Haussmann-designed boulevards of Paris and the turquoise coastline of Nice that come to mind. They’re two of the country’s leading destinations, and they draw in tens of millions of visitors every year. With the insane level of crowding and the rising prices, however, perhaps it’s not really …
When winter rolls around, most travelers stick to a predictable formula. Millions of winter-weary travelers fly to the same handful of commercialized island hubs. You spend weeks dreaming about a relaxing tropical escape only to drop thousands of dollars to stand in a buffet line, fight for a pool chair at 7:00 AM, and pay …
Finding the perfect tropical vacation usually comes down to one massive hurdle. You spot an incredible picture of a quiet beach online, you get excited, and then you check the flight logistics. Suddenly, you realize getting to that perfect stretch of sand requires waking up at three in the morning, enduring two separate layovers, and …
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve visibly rolled my eyes at people who looked at me flabbergasted after I mentioned I’d been to some obscure, unpronounceable country in Eastern Europe. ‘But is it safe?’ ‘What about Russia being a stone’s throw away?‘ (Or so they believe) ‘Can you even actually visit?‘ Stereotypes …
Ever been to Europe thinking you’d find the exact same cobbled, fairytale town you saw on that flying-dress influencer’s viral reel, only to be met with a ton of people and cramped, matchbox-sized B&Bs priced like a boutique hotel? They call the acute culture shock some tourists experience upon finding the real Paris falls short …
You spend months planning the perfect winter escape to the Caribbean. You finally touch down, check into your hotel, and head down to the beach early the next morning to secure a prime spot near the water. The weather is perfect, the water is crystal clear, and it is incredibly peaceful. Then you look out …
40+ European countries in, I’ve realized there are two sides to Europe: One where you get immaculately polished, postcard-perfect Old Towns and manicured riverfronts—and it might come with the inevitable downside of crowds and eye-watering prices—and another where it’s rough and gritty, occasionally chaotic, but not one bit less fascinating. If you’re not exactly keen …
When travelers plan a trip to Iceland, the itinerary usually looks exactly the same: rent a campervan, drive the Golden Circle, and fight for a parking spot at the famous black sand beaches of Vík (guilty as charged). But just a 35-minute ferry ride off the southern coast sits a cluster of 15 volcanic islands …
The Caribbean is the ultimate winter escape for Americans looking to trade freezing temperatures for warm sunshine and ocean breezes. But over the last few years, the reality of traveling to the most popular tropical hotspots has completely changed. If you book a trip to Cancun, Punta Cana, or Nassau right now, you are going …
If you’re thinking of taking a little break in sun-drenched Spain this season, but you’re a bit wary of getting water-gunned down by angry locals—yep, that’s a thing—or, plain and simple, you don’t really fancy coming across a rude ‘Go Home’ sign every few hundred meters, maybe give Barcelona a miss this time. Spain’s coastal …
As the temperature starts dropping in the states, the urge to book a flight south becomes impossible to ignore. But with unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global security, choosing the right island requires a bit of strategy. If you want to escape the cold this fall and winter with total peace of mind, sticking strictly …