Pennsylvanians might choke on their cheesesteak for this one… If you thought Philadelphia was Pennsylvania’s most timeless city, think again. It’s actually the state capital that never seems to ring a bell as a fun-filled getaway, despite brimming with old-timey charm and riverside delights conjuring one of America’s prettiest capital cityscapes. But the latest numbers …
Tired of hearing about the Tenerife all-inclusives, weekend-round partying in Mykonos, and staggeringly-expensive caldera-view suites flogged to death by those mainstream travel publications? Listen, there’s nowhere we’d rather spend summers ourselves than a small, untouched, heavenly island in Europe, reading a book on a pebbly beach, under the shade of a cypress tree, sinking our …
When you think Mexico, the first image you conjure up is probably Cancun’s turquoise shoreline, or to the odd culture buff, perhaps the epic Chichén Itzá pyramid, or bustling streets of Mexico City. We’re probably the biggest Mexico enthusiasts out there, having covered it a destination for over 7 years at this point, so we’re …
I’ll never take for granted how lucky I am to call Europe home. Being based in Paris, with a good few London and Ireland years under my belt before that, I basically grew up hopping countries and crossing borders like it was no big deal. In the Schengen era, it’s not like there are even …
Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …
The East Coast of the United States is complex in the best way. It isn’t just one vibe. It’s a massive, shifting landscape of natural beauty, complicated history, and some of the most interesting cities on the planet. I travel constantly, and while I love exploring the West Coast and hopping international borders, I firmly …
At a time when overtourism has much of Europe pushing back on visitors, it may come as a surprise that one country actually wants more tourists rather than push them away. While certain hotspots in places like Spain and the Netherlands claim they’ve stamped too many passports — or are simply becoming pickier about the …
Very few places will make you dream and fantasize of paradise quite like Santorini’s virgin-white clifftop houses and bright-blue church domes backed by a flaming Aegean sunset. Yes, it’s gorgeous, and yes, it’s simply one of those breathtaking places you can’t quite put into words. That said, Santorini’s natural beauty and unique architecture are also …
I like to travel anywhere anytime, but I continually find myself drawn right back down to Mexico. If you think Mexico is just walled-off, all-inclusive beach resorts and crowded tourist strips, you are completely missing out on the real magic of this country. Time Out just released their massive list of the Best Cities in …
Forget Lisbon and its endless flights of stairs leading to jam‑packed miradouros, and a crowded Porto and its overhyped riverside wine bars: If you’re looking for the authentic, slower‑paced, thoroughly local Portugal, away from the Insta‑crowds, you might want to give the usual power duo a miss this time. Portugal may be small by any country’s …
Tired of the same old Cancun all-inclusives and Tulum beach parties? Perhaps it’s time you ditch the Mexican coast, be it the Caribbean or the Pacific, and head deep inland, where, believe it or not, most of the country’s most prized cultural assets are located. Yep, hundreds of miles away from the nearest gringo-dominated beach. …
Listen, I have had my fair share of ‘pinch me’ moments and seen enough breathtaking places to become jaded after traveling to nearly every single European country. Belarus, I’m still coming for you, but it might take a few years. From hanging monasteries in the mountains of Greece, perched atop free-standing rock pillars, to medieval …