Fall is one of the very best times to travel, particularly if your idea of the perfect vacation involves exploring hip cities in cooler temperatures, embracing fall foliage, or immersing yourself in new cultures.   And you don’t have to just take my word for it! According to Timeout, searches for ‘autumn cities’ are up 40% compared …

If you think you know everything about Thailand, think again! We all know the bright lights of Bangkok, the astounding beaches of Phuket, and the cultural delights of Chiang Mai, but dispersed throughout the country are a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Let’s be honest; Asia’s train options are a mixed bag. …

With a History spanning several millennia, amazing beaches, and playing host to a number of world-class cities, Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe this fall, but there’s this slight caveat most tourists fail to take into consideration before booking a trip. Until… they get water sprinkled on them as they peacefully …

There’s something magical permeating through the crisp autumn air in Northern California that magnetizes us toward “wine country”. Of course, when we think of NorCal and wine, Napa Valley is the first destination to come to mind. But did you know Napa is like a pea in a pod compared to a lesser-known region just …

One of the most common questions travelers ask about Mexico is, “Is it safe?”  It’s true that there are certain parts of Mexico that American travelers are advised not to visit. These include states such as Colima, Sinaloa, and Guerrero.   But Los Cabos isn’t one of them!   In fact, in recent months, no …

Not that long ago, you’d probably laugh at the prospect of gang-dominated El Salvador, where corruption is supposedly endemic and violent crime is rampant, ever featuring on a mainstream list of the world’s safest countries. We probably would ourselves at one point, too, but as unlikely as it sounds, especially if you’ve grown used to …

What’s crackin’ in the East Coast? Well, it’s no longer the famous Liberty Bell. You can wave goodbye to Philly and embrace another historic foodie city close by. The East Coast is teeming with cultural urban sprawls, most notably New York, Boston, and Washington DC. However, there are many others stuck in the shadows of …

Mexico is the number one cultural getaway for Americans: not only are flights there short, the weather great, and the cuisine unrivaled, but the cultural offer is boundless. There’s just one caveat. As beautiful as they may be, there are certain cities you wouldn’t go out of your way to visit if you deem safety paramount, such …

I’ve always loved scouring for the best deals when it comes to travel. There’s something about exploring someplace new on a budget that not only keeps you feeling content and worry-free but also gives you the opportunity to see far, far more than you would otherwise. That’s why when this study on the cheapest (and …

We usually take for granted how lucky we are to live in a time when safe, reliable air travel has become more affordable than ever, giving us easy access to parts of the world we once thought downright unattainable. But with so many low-cost airlines popping up left and right, it can feel impossible to …

Don’t let anyone tell you a dreamy beach getaway in the Caribbean is too expensive to pull off – I know for a fact that there are still places where you can make all of your tropical dreams come true for a fraction of what you think you’ll have to pay. Case in point – …

Europe in the summer can often be described as tourist soup! It sometimes feels like there are more Americans in Europe in the peak vacation season than there are Americans left in the U.S.   But despite Europe’s seemingly endless popularity, it’s not always the most affordable place to visit. And I’ve got the empty bank …