Life in the big city isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If we turn back the clock to my 25-year-old naive self, I thought moving to the tallest building in San Diego was a surefire way to happiness. Despite the epic views from my balcony, I still look back at that place as a …

While many travelers are scoping out pristine coastlines for a spring to remember, National Geographic says you should make other plans in a city you’d least expect. Rather than splurge on posh resorts and white-sand beaches, think down-home charm, sensational comfort foods, and the O.G. of live music as the ‘birthplace of rock ‘n roll’. …

Planning a trip to the States? Whether you’re a Canadian dreaming of sunshine down south or a European itching to see those iconic American landmarks, the idea of a US vacation still has that sparkle. But lately, you might’ve heard whispers, maybe even some firsthand stories, that make you wonder about the border crossing. Is …

If you asked an American some decades ago what their first option for a Mexico vacation was, it’s likely they would answer Acapulco. Before Cancun was even built, Acapulco was a thriving resort town on the Pacific Coast. With wide, sandy beaches backed by towering high-rises and the scenic Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, it …

Is there any bad time for beach season? Negative. Delta has doubled down on that fact by announcing a plethora of exciting new flights to not one, not two, not three, but seven stunning international beach destinations! Some are household names, while others are still rising in the ranks. But hey, that just means fewer …

In a drastic change of policy, Brazil will start requiring visas of U.S. passport holders starting April 10. This means that, unless you have obtained authorization to fly to Brazil, from Brazilian authorities themselves, you will be barred from boarding your flight. The same rule applies now to Canadians and Australians, and it’s part of …

2025 is the year of the Dupe. No, not dupe like you’ll fall for the ol’ three-card Monte trick; dupe as in travel alternatives. Hard to believe it’s been years since the pandemic was declared over, but one thing has become increasingly clear to this day — travel is back. Whether it be renowned resorts …

About to head to the airport? Check your ID—seriously. Starting May 7, 2025, your regular driver’s license might not get you past TSA, and no, they won’t make an exception just because you “didn’t know.” One small detail could unravel your entire trip before it even starts. If your ID isn’t REAL ID-compliant, you could …

After many years of delays, it’s finally happening, my friends. No, not the Electronic Travel Authorization, the other (equally) bureaucratic hurdle facing travelers when landing in the European Union (EU) in the near future—and this includes Americans. The 27-country-strong block is gearing up to launch its much-postponed Entry-Exit System, commonly shortened to EES, as early …

It’s that time of year again. After a glorious 3-4 months of perfectly clear coasts, we’re already seeing signs of sargassum proliferating off the coast of Cancun. A brown, smelly macroalgae originating in the Sargasso Sea, which many describe as smelling of rotten eggs once it washes ashore, is expected to arrive in the Mexican Caribbean in ‘large’ …

Turns out even hidden gems are breaking tourism records. Unquestionably, more travelers are scoping out secret hideaways to avoid unsightly crowds and touristy prices. You know what I’m talking about. We’ve all been on vacation where everything seemed perfect until the bill arrives charging $38 for cheeseburgers. Well, that’s not the case for one underrated …

Croatia is a country of many islands- over 1,000 to be somewhat exact- and you’re likely to have heard of a trendy Hvar, an up-and-coming alternative to Ibiza, the resort-filled Krk at some point, or the idyllic Brač and its white-pebble beaches at some point.  Croatian islands are nowhere near Greece’s level of popularity, but …