Mediterranean Europe is the go-to summer destination for millions of Americans. Famous for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque coastal villages, and incredibly ancient nations, the region is bracing for a record increase in tourism this season. As strange as it sounds, one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful swimming spots, which has recently earned the nickname of …

The Mediterranean is the go-to spot for summer travel now that the world’s border curbs have been lifted and travel has resumed fully. Home to historic nations like France, Italy, Spain, and Croatia, the basin is best known for the turquoise-colored waters that lap the European coastline, its rugged, dramatic nature, and rich cultural wealth. …

Tourists are flying back to Europe in droves now that the continent’s doors have flung open and normality is fully reinstated for the first time in years, and while new visitor peaks are being reported all over the continent, the beautiful Balkan nation of Croatia is outperforming the rest in popularity. Already a trendy destination …

Europe is bracing for a record surge in tourism this summer, as 2023 marks the first year borders are fully open and all restrictions have been lifted across all countries. Interestingly, it’s the lesser-known spots that are stealing the spotlight this year, from unheard-of countries in Mediterranean South, like Albania, to post-Soviet states in the …

Travelers are making up for lost time this summer with their biggest European vacations yet.  A whopping 600% more Americans are going to Europe this summer than in 2021. That’s 55%  more than last year’s already insane crowds, according to travel insurance company Allianz. Demand is so high that travel agencies are turning customers away. …

Europe is the world’s tourist playground. Highly sought-after for its medieval castles, cobbled Old towns, ancient heritage, and iconic sights, it hosts tens of millions of tourists every year. Despite the continent’s soaring popularity, especially now that all border curbs have been lifted, a majority of travelers still restrict their movement to the Western half, …

This is the first summer in three years that Europe’s borders are completely open and travel restrictions fully lifted following the end of the pandemic. Needless to say, travel demand is skyrocketing, with millions of Americans flying across the pond for their summer holidays, but they might be in for an (unpleasant) surprise. European airports …

Digital nomads are discovering the benefits of working from countries all over the globe, logging on from remote beaches, big cities, and everywhere in between. There is no denying that the 35 million plus digital nomads of today have changed the travel industry profoundly, one impact being the popularity surges of places that previously were …

When countries become “discovered” by the travel community, it oftentimes has both negative and positive consequences. The previously under-the-radar Balkan country of Albania is no exception. While a few years ago, this small European gem flew under the radar; it’s clear now the secret is out.  Having been lucky enough to spend an extended period …

Now that Europe’s border curbs have been fully lifted, Americans are returning in droves to the continent. The only downside to the resumption of normality? The crowds are back, and all of Europe’s tourist hotspots are not only awash with tourists but facing huge price surges. Fortunately for crowd-wary travelers and those looking to experience …

The Bulgarian coastline framing the west coast of the Black Sea is becoming more and more popular with tourists looking for an off-the-beaten-path European beach destination. Many come because this area doesn’t see the crowds or high prices of other popular European beaches.  Although it sees millions of tourists from both within Bulgaria and abroad …

Are you traveling Europe this summer and still can’t make up your mind on where to go now that the entire continent is open restriction-free for the first time in three years? We might have just the solution for you. You can travel to 7 or more European countries by train in under a month …