Whether it’s taking that Eurostar from England to France, gliding through the heart of the Swiss Alps with views of jagged snow-capped peaks for days, or hopping on a Deutsche Bahn from Germany into the Nehterlands like borders aren’t even a thing, nothing screams Eurotrip quite like some choo choo fun. You could always fly, …
I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just …
Booking a European summer getaway used to be as simple as picking a spot on the map, but the reality of traveling in 2026 requires a different strategy. While travelers are all chasing that perfect historic plaza or alpine horizon, the reality is that the “safety” of a destination now depends as much on digital …
Not to be the bragacious one in the room, but I’m the guy all my friends come to when planning their yearly Eurotrip. With 40+ European countries under my belt—that’s virtually all of them, mind you—and 100+ cities, it’s fair to say I know the Old Continent like the back of my hand: from the …
Pistacchio gelato sitting on a pier overlooking a pastel-hued port in Croatia. Vespa rides along Italy’s winding coastal roads, passing cliffside houses and imposing Renaissance palaces. Lounging on an exclusive beach club in Nice, France, spritz in hand and not a care in the world. Sounds dreamy, alright, until you factor in the buzzing crowds, …
If you’re planning a trip to Croatia in the near future, chances are it’s places like Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar Island that are at the top of your wishlist. I’ve been to Croatia a few times myself, and listen, those are all great, from the historical coastal ramparts, to the millennia-old Roman palaces hosting residential …
Step aside France, Italy, Spain: there’s a new cooler kid in the block, one that isn’t drowing in a wave of crime, or buckling under the weight of overtourism for once. Tucked away in its well-protected, cozy Central-Eastern European nook, Hungary wrapped up last year hosting a record-breaking 20 million tourists. As far as foreign …
Who said you gotta hop on a 10-hour red-eye just to soak up that Old World European charm? When you think of Mexico, chances are Cancún’s dreamy white sands and turquoise water pop into your head, or maybe Mexico City’s colorful, chaotic-in-a-fun-way neighborhoods. But peel back a few layers and, yeah… you might be in …
Enough with your Barcelonas, Marseilles, and Amalfis: Contrary to what the average tourist might think, Mediterranean summers are actually about slowing down, savoring a gelato on a stone pier as the sun dips over a pastel-colored harbor, Vespa rides through postcard-worthy scenery, and soaking up all that ancient allure without rushing it. The last thing …
We’ve all heard extensively of Paris and its glamorous Haussmann-designed boulevards and soaring Eiffel, London with the red telephone boxes and unmissable Victorian clock, and Madrid’s grand boulevards and imperial parks. That’s the itinerary of every tourist going to Europe for the first time, and while we’re not really mad at them—these hotspots are famous …
Who’s feeling lucky?! 🍀 One rapidly growing southern city must feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. Not known as a major hub, and largely kept hush-hush as an underrated capital, you might think North Carolinians typically have to fly out of Charlotte for anywhere requiring a passport. But Aer Lingus opted to give Charlotte the …
If you’ve been toying with our recently-launched Traveler Dashboard lately, the must-have tool for Americans going abroad, you’ve probably realized that, in the midst of the turmoil and chaos that is Europe lately, there’s an unlikely black sheep in the family. Though it is bordered to the West by Germany, a country currently being engulfed …