Tourist taxes are a common occurrence in many countries around the world. You may not have noticed them before – sometimes these taxes are small enough to escape notice, or they are hidden in your airfare or hotel bill – but they can add an extra cost to your trip nonetheless. Here are some countries …

Travel editors at the New York Times have just released an epic list of 52 places to visit in 2023. To determine the world’s top spots, they asked the all-important question of why we travel. The chosen destinations hold the answers to that question. These worldwide destinations were chosen because they offer travelers food, culture, …

There are certain destinations that look incredible on social media but are not at all what you expected in reality. Places that became so popular that all you can see are large crowds that make it impossible to truly enjoy or even take one nice picture. Or you encounter restaurants and accommodations so expensive that …

Greece is officially one of Europe’s top tourist destinations for 2023, having hit a new popularity peak following its reopening for tourism and launch of a Digital Nomad Visa. There is no shortage of marvellous sights to be found across the entire Hellenic Republic, but 3 islands in particular are trending for their breathtaking nature, …

Keeping up with the yearly tradition, TasteAtlas has unveiled its World’s Best Cuisine ranking. 95 major tourist destinations were assessed for food excellency, taking into account ingredients, regional varieties and quality of national beverages, but there are 7 mouth-watering picks in particular you might want to bookmark for 2023. That is, if you’re a true …

I just spent a whole day exploring one of Europe’s poorest countries, where there are no shimmery Eiffel Towers, Mediterranean sunsets, or wide leafy boulevards lined with designer shops – and I almost couldn’t believe I was still in the same continent. Comprising Southeastern Europe, the Balkan Peninsula is officially home to 12 nations, which …

Now that COVID-19 measures and entry requirements have been removed from most countries across the world, travelers are reverting back to considering more traditional safety concerns regarding their next travel destination.  According to the U.S. State Department, there are 93 countries on “Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions”, the lowest advisory status for safety and security …

2022 has been the year of travel chaos in Canada. Besides a record number of flights getting canceled, especially over the summer, one of the biggest complaints has been the mishandling of luggage. The issue has affected several airlines, but there is one, in particular, that is most likely to lose your luggage on flights …

Now that their borders have reopened and they seem to have moved on from the darker days of the pandemic, Thailand is once again smashing tourism records and strengthening links with North America. In fact, new research has confirmed it is the go-to destination for U.S. citizens in Southeast Asia – but what’s behind this …

For the ninth year in a row, Ireland has been crowned Europe’s Best Travel Destination at the annual Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards. It beats off strong competitors – with Greece, Italy, and Croatia, to name a few – but what is it about this chilly insular nation that has got sun-loving Americans so infatuated …

Summer has historically been the peak travel season in Europe. But if you want to avoid huge crowds, pay lower prices, and enjoy milder weather, winter is a great time to visit many of Europe’s most popular destinations. While it’s true that some summer destinations in Europe close for the winter (think smaller beach towns …

The Riviera Maya may be famous for its host of five-star experiences, and for being a place where guests can live out their wildest, most luxurious fantasies, yet surprisingly, Mexico’s top rated all-inclusive hotel cannot be found anywhere along Cancun’s upscale Hotel Zone, nor Tulum’s tourist-packed beachfront. Instead, it’s the Pacific Coast that takes the …