Europe is the world’s favorite tourist playground. Famous for its medieval citadels, cobblestone streets, and History spanning several millennia, it is called the ‘Old World’ for a reason. When visiting Europe, tourists are often in search of some of that ancient charm, and though the 44 country-strong continent has no shortage of natural and manmade …
Italy is a bucket list destination for many travelers, and it has so much to offer that it’s easy to see why. Visitors flock to Italy for its history and heritage sites, delicious food, and diverse nature that includes both beach and mountain regions. Italy depends on this tourism. But the hoards of travelers cramming …
With all of the world’s most popular travel destinations back to being overrun with tourists, more and more travelers are turning their focus to lesser-known countries that are not only less crowded but where prices are also far lower than average. All of a sudden, destinations like Albania, in Eastern Europe, Georgia, in the lesser-explored …
Most travelers can only spend a limited amount of time in Europe because of the Schengen Area. For Americans and many other nationalities, you can only spend 90 days out of every 180 days in the Schengen Area as a tourist. The Schengen Area currently consists of 27 European countries, with two more expected to …
As digital nomads spread out across the globe, there emerge more countries and destinations that are great options for remote workers for various reasons. While many digital nomads choose their next place based on the cost of living, climate, or the availability of digital nomad visas, there seem to always be more places emerging that …
More women are traveling the world solo today than ever before. Over 70% of travel experts say that women are more likely than men to travel alone, while nearly 3 in 4 American women have already taken a solo trip. Best of all, those numbers only keep growing! Solo female travel is more than just …
It’s not a secret that Americans are traveling to Europe in record numbers this summer, with flights selling out, accommodation booking up, and crowds squeezing into the top attractions across the continent. While hotspots such as Rome and Paris are without a doubt deserving of their popularity, keep in mind that for every mega-popular destination …
There may be exceptions to this rule, but Europe is not a cheap destination for American travelers generally. Whether it’s the stronger euro, which has outpaced the dollar in recovery in recent months, or the elevated cost of flights and accommodation, setting aside some extra cash ahead of that long-anticipated ‘Eurotrip’, irrespective of the destination, …
European destinations like Italy, France, and the UK have been seeing a record number of travelers this year, 600% higher than 2021 levels. This has been fuelled by favorable exchange rates and social media posts showcasing everything Europe has to offer. One recent post even went so far as to joke that girls who haven’t …
Mediterranean Europe is back to being the world’s tourism playground now that air traffic is reaching pre-crisis levels, and more Americans are feeling the impetus to go abroad. It’s hardly shocking that the likes of France, Italy, Spain, and most recently Croatia are taking the lead in booking trends, seeing that they have always been …
The Schengen Zone is Europe’s greatest achievement. A borderless customs union comprising 27 countries in its current form, it allows for seamless international travel across much of the bloc, freeing travelers from undergoing strict identity checks and facing long delays when country-hopping. Earlier this year, Schengen welcomed yet another member – the Balkan country of …
The Mediterranean is the trendiest destination for travelers this season. Having attained fame due to its marvelous coastal areas, ancient cities, and laid-back atmosphere, it is set to host a record number of guests over the balmy summer months. One major downside? It’s gonna be more crowded than ever before. Even the basin’s lesser-known spots, …