If you’re heading to the Caribbean this season, chances are you’re already aware sargassum levels are at an all-time high, from Cancun to Punta Cana. The pesky seaweed, which often tarnishes the typically-unspoiled look of the region’s white-sand beaches, keeps washing ashore in record quantities. The situation’s so dramatic even residents are sounding the alarm …

In a sweeping response to heightened regional tensions, U.S. Embassies and Consulates have issued a series of urgent security alerts for 15 countries across the Middle East and neighboring regions. The warnings, which began appearing on June 12 and have continued through today, advise American citizens to exercise a high degree of caution due to …

Unspoiled beaches backed by millennia-old ruined forts, culturally-charged cities criss-crossed by cobbled streets that seem to have come out straight of a storybook cover, and of course, all that fresh seafood and rich homegrown wine… There’s just no beating a good old Mediterranean summer. That being said, we’re sure it’s places like the French Riviera, …

If you’re looking for Europe’s next big thing, you can skip the Eiffel Tower queues and Spain’s jam-packed beaches for a small, landlocked nation too often overlooked despite its ease of access. I had the privilege of visiting last fall. Its Medieval marvels, stunning scenery, and best of all, free nationwide transportation sealed the deal …

From the timeless streets of Plaka, peppered with family-owned taverns and Orthodox churches, to the temple-dominated Acropolis Hill, Athens is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going to Europe this summer. As the capital of Greece, the birthplace of the Western World as we know it, Athens is a cultural getaway like no …

It’s the time of year when we flip through our passport pages, seeing which countries we’ve missed out on, and with a global icon being so welcoming with $25 on-arrival visas, you can easily knock out one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Well, getting there is easy anyway… The U.S. Embassy is putting …

No matter how you arrive, there’s nothing like walking up the steps from the bowels of a subway tunnel straight into the buzz of New York City streets. It’s certainly not for everyone, though. For me, New York is one of my favorite places on the planet, but on the same token, Times Square might …

Dreaming of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a piña colada in hand? The Dominican Republic, a perennial favorite for American travelers, is likely at the top of your list. Before you pack your bags and dig out your passport, the U.S. State Department has provided a fresh look at travel safety for this Caribbean …

Pastel-hue towns that defy gravity by clinging to vertiginous cliff-sides, coastal drives that simply beg for a Vespa rental, and oh, that azure Mediterranean—there are numerous reasons why you should absolutely go to Italy’s trendy Amalfi Coast this summer. But then again, there are many more why you shouldn’t: The hectic traffic, the suffocating pathways …

Portland has no qualms with being known as America’s weirdest city. That became obvious from the moment I arrived a few months ago. As a first-time visitor, I stumbled upon drag shows at food truck parks, ‘Karaoke from Hell‘, and every downtown corner seemed to waft with patchouli oil. It goes without saying Portland is …

If you’re dreaming of turquoise water and sun-drenched sand in Los Cabos this week, you’re in for a treat—but you’ll want to pack a healthy dose of respect for the ocean along with your sunscreen. A significant southern swell is rolling into the tip of the Baja Peninsula, promising a spectacular show of Mother Nature’s …

With talk of countries shutting their doors to aspiring digital nomads, and the era of remote work inching ever closer to a potential end, we’ll bet a million Indonesian rupiahs that you’re on the hunt for the next nomad-friendly spot. After all, this is no longer 2022 or 2023, when we saw country after country …