As travelers scope out new destinations rather than follow the same old crowd, more and more thrilling destinations are popping up, ready to welcome you with open arms. Given the landscape of the travel industry’s epic comeback, some destinations are doing the exact opposite, practically yanking welcome mats out from under travelers’ feet. But there’s …

What do you think of when you picture Italy? It could be Rome’s Colosseum, picture-perfect Amalfi beaches, or perhaps stuffing yourself with endless plates of sinfully tasteful pasta and pizza capped off with cheap wine. While that all sounds like a trip of a lifetime, what you may not picture are Italy’s gorgeous Dolomite mountains, …

The value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be, and perhaps no traveler knows this better than digital nomads. $1000 lifestyles are few and far between, but believe it or not, it is still quite feasible in certain parts of the world. Digital nomads’ jobs range from customer service agents to million-dollar business …

Up for adventure? If so, there’s one place you can now easily visit that’s almost certainly never been on your radar. Set near Spain’s Canary Islands lies a disputed city with a history of controversy. Is it Morocco? Is It Western Sahara? You be the judge. Point being, despite governmental conflicts, tensions are nowhere near …

The United Nations (UN) wears many hats, oftentimes on the darker side of the spectrum in places not deemed fit for tourists. Take Haiti, for example. If you’ve been able to decipher real news through the election cycle’s talking heads, then surely you’re aware of Haiti’s continuous tragic downfall. Founded in 1945, the UN’s purpose …

Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and snow will blanket much of the U.S. before we know it. The good news is that there are still plenty of places to visit for winter sun, and perhaps no type of traveler knows this better than digital nomads. This newfound travel trend of recent years has quite …

How is it possible nearly 12 million people visit a place you’ve likely never heard of each year? The same way we all have our beloved secret getaways close to home, the same goes for Asia. Travelers have been enjoying idyllic escapes to South Korea’s lesser-known paradise for years. Seoul is always abuzz and thrilling …

Ready to plan your next winter thrills? Look no further than Iceland’s new “it” destination! Surprisingly, Iceland is one of the easiest European countries to reach despite seeming like a fairytale land in the middle of nowhere. With 2 Icelandic airlines serving the U.S. as well as a pair of America’s own, your bucket list …

Somehow, in a world where we crave the latest gizmos and gadgets, the old world of the Mayans has been trending in recent years despite being here way before our time. Their fascinating culture and architectural marvels caught my eye, too, as I had just visited some incredibly preserved Mayan ruins in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, myself. While …

Narrow streets lined by ocher-colored buildings, charming piazze centered around medieval fountains, and some of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments still surviving to this day—there are many reasons to go to Rome. At the same time, there are many why you shouldn’t: Between the intense crowding––sorry, folks, waking up at 5 to get to Fontana …

France took the world stage in recent months as the latest Olympics host. Delivering mixed results, many enjoyed the experience while others, including locals, couldn’t wait to get out of dodge. Those looking to escape the crowds without sacrificing France’s elegant culture probably didn’t know of a secret slice of France in North America. Montreal …

If you’re planning on heading to Europe this season but you’ve been taken aback by the staggeringly high prices and reports of mass tourism even as summer peters out, hear me out: Instead of jetting off to Barcelona, where you might be welcomed to ‘Go Home!‘ chants, or Dubrovnik, a coastal citadel turned Disneyland for …