Every time I start getting the itch to book a massive, complex flight across the pond to wander through Europe, I have to remind myself that we have some absolutely incredible, centuries-old history sitting right here in our own hemisphere. We all love the idea of getting lost in ancient cobblestone alleys, drinking coffee next …

It is official: the golden era of low-bureaucracy travel, where you could simply grab your passport, throw some swimsuits in a carry-on bag, and board a flight for a tropical getaway, is rapidly coming to an end. Across the globe, incredible destinations are completely tightening up their borders and introducing brand new digital hoops for …

Is it just us, or has the medieval city surrounded by ancient walls archetype been effectively co-opted by Dubrovnik lately? You’ve got Instagrammers to thank for that, and of course, a certain HBO blockbuster series that keeps on milking the hype years after it wrapped up. As much as we love those teal Mediterranean waters, …

Everyone knows Venice for its winding canals, imposing Byzantine basilica, and grand palazzi built along busy waterways, but have you ever heard of the Eastern European Venice? Well, there’s a bunch of cities that actually lay claim to that title, including… ahem, Saint Petersburg in Russia, but only one of these orient-leaning ‘Venices’ is actually …

With airfare shooting through the roof after Spirit’s demise and multiple TSA shutdowns, why chance airport hassles when you could just hop aboard a train, snag a window seat, and embrace an old-fashioned sense of adventure? More travelers appear to be doing just that, especially for regional travel. Nobody is happier than Amtrak, which is …

It happened, you guys. Le jour J est arrivé. France is finally dipping its toes in the Digital Nomad Visa pond, with a little caveat we’ll get into in a bit, but hey, we’ve made it! With pretty much all of Europe, west to east and left to center having launched digital nomad visas at …

The goal when I map out a trip to Mexico changes every time I go. Sometimes I want to rot on a lounger by the pool, and sometimes I want to find a destination that is wildly authentic, skip the massive tourist traps, and guarantee I won’t have to constantly look over my shoulder. For …

There are crowded European destinations, and then there’s Amalfi: Italy’s absolute cesspit for Instagram influencers, TikTokers, and clout-chasing East Coast Americans with an attitude, the 34-mile stretch of coast packs quite the concentration of beautiful sights, but it’s the last place you want to be if it’s an idyllic, slow-paced Mediterranean summer you crave. Every …

Air travel in Europe is dead. At least until Ryanair fixes its incredibly strict baggage policy, and Europe as a whole gets its act together with its new mandatory fingerprinting, which is leading to major delays across airports. For the time being, we’ll be taking the rail instead, and we guess it’s good news that …

Trust me, 20+ Greek islands in, I didn’t need Condé Nast Traveller to tell me this, but it’s nice to get a stamp of approval from the top travel tastemakers in the game, nonetheless: Europe’s top island getaway right now, according to the prestigious travel publication run by some of the industry’s leading editors, is …

A world-class beach destination and the closest cultural crossroads between the U.S. and Latin America, Miami is not only surpassing but shattering tourism records. Last year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach hosted over 28.3 million visitors, and between the visitor spending and the $32.2 billion economic impact, the highest numbers since records began, it’s safe to say …

If you are gearing up for a European summer, you already know the drill. You want to spend your days eating incredible food, wandering ancient streets, and soaking up the culture—not nervously clutching your backpack or constantly looking over your shoulder. These rankings come directly from travelers using our Safety Index. While every single city …