Beaches, you either love them or hate them. For some, there is no better way to spend a holiday than by laying in the sand, feeling the waves lap at your feet, and enjoying the smell of sunscreen and whatever foods the locals are selling. For others, the idea of baking in the sun and …

I was sitting on the edge of the pier in Istanbul, torn in two directions.  My legs were dangling over the water. The right leg was vibrating from my foot’s restless air-tapping — ready to move on to my next solo adventure. The left leg was weighed down by the affectionate hand of the man …

We are experiencing a super busy summer this year as travelers are eager to explore the world.  But where is everyone going during the next few weeks? A new report has the answer.  Forwardkeys, a travel analytics firm, recently published the results of a study showing the most popular city destinations from the 1st of …

With European summer officially kicking off, American travelers are flocking overseas to enjoy a summer vacation in Europe. According to Allianz Worldwide Partners, a travel insurance company, the number of Americans traveling to Europe this summer will be up 55% compared to last year. The most popular destinations on many travelers’ itineraries include London, Paris, …

Now that the pandemic-era Cancun frenzy is dying down, other sunny competitors within Mexico are rising in popularity as alternatives to the overly internationalized, jam-packed Caribbean city. One of them is Los Cabos, often dubbed the gem of the Mexican Pacific, and a tourist destination where recovery rates are already far outpacing Cancun’s own, placing …

Eyebrows raise when writers call this lesser-known European city “the next Chiang Mai of Europe.” But this up-and-coming digital nomad hotspot truly lives up to the title.  Bulgaria’s second-largest city is often overshadowed by the likes of Bansko and Burgas and rarely gets the attention it deserves. A creative hipster epicenter with a heaping dose …

Barcelona has it all, the beaches, the amazing buildings, the impressive art, the delicious restaurants, and its fascinating local culture.  Even though many consider Barcelona as one of the destinations to avoid this summer due to overtourism, some travelers are still willing to ignore the crowds and discover this fascinating city. Besides the basic considerations …

Traveling to Europe is a bucket list dream for many: a land of culture, a rite of passage, and the opportunity to walk in their ancestor’s footsteps. Europe boasts some of the world’s most significant cultural attractions, and 6 of the ten most visited countries in the world for 2022 are located in Europe. Everyone …

Solo travel is among the most popular trends this year. But what is it about going off on your own that is so appealing? It could be a wide variety of reasons, but the one common denominator for solo travelers is we truly love seeing the world through our own lens. Sure, having company is …

Mediterranean Europe seems to be on everyone’s radar this year. Whether it’s the golden sands of Cyprus, Italy’s pastel-colored Ligurian towns, or Cote d’Azur’s cinematic vibes that they’re after, the whole region will be jam-packed with visitors looking to live out their Southern European fantasy. If you’re like us, and you’re not only wary of …

Mexico is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in 2022, Mexico welcomed more than 38 million inbound visitors. That’s more visitors than popular destinations such as Spain and Italy, as well as more inbound visitors than the U.S. itself received during the same period. Mexico …

Ibiza is one of Europe’s trendiest summer islands. Famous for its whitewashed capital, where an ancient fortress sits perched atop a hill, high-end resorts and gated communities, and lively social scene, it hosts more than 2000 tourists per 100 residents. Despite Ibiza’s indisputable charm, the jam-packed beaches and raucous party-goers may put off crowd-wary travelers …