While there’s no such thing as the perfect fall getaway, I’ve always believed that something short and sweet, a trip that doesn’t take you too far away from home is as close to it as you can get. No expensive intercontinental flights, no hours trying to figure out the currency exchange rates, no getting lost …

It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the holiday season.   With Christmas less than 16 weeks away, if you want to take your celebrations international this year, then you’ll need to book flights sooner rather than later.   Wondering where to go?   Google Flights has analyzed its search data for the …

If you’ve been traveling the globe as a digital nomad for a while, you may have realized at this point finding the perfect home base to work remotely from is considerably more challenging than you might have imagined at first. Europe is great for the cultural wealth and the higher standards of living, but the …

Narrow streets lined by ocher-colored buildings, charming piazze centered around medieval fountains, and some of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments still surviving to this day—there are many reasons to go to Rome. At the same time, there are many why you shouldn’t: Between the intense crowding––sorry, folks, waking up at 5 to get to Fontana …

If you’re planning on heading to Europe this season but you’ve been taken aback by the staggeringly high prices and reports of mass tourism even as summer peters out, hear me out: Instead of jetting off to Barcelona, where you might be welcomed to ‘Go Home!‘ chants, or Dubrovnik, a coastal citadel turned Disneyland for …

Fall is fast approaching in Europe, but if you’re not ready to embrace the foliage-clad landscape and bid farewell to the balminess just yet, you may be wondering which destinations will remain summer-warm heading into the cooler months. Fortunately, not all of Europe will be getting the sweaters out and swapping Aperol Spritz for hot …

Beautiful beaches and luxury resorts in a spectacular tropical paradise.   The Dominican Republic is experiencing an incredible tourism boom that shows no sign of abating, and what’s not to love?   In July, tourism arrivals were 2% higher than in 2023 and 37% higher than in 2019, the pre-pandemic year.   And 3 of the …

A picturesque lake set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, Lake Como is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. It is where you’ll find all of those gorgeous Baroque villas that keep popping up on your Instagram feed, the postcardy pastel-colored towns and lush nature. On the downside, it can be pricey …

Southeast Asia is top of the list if you want to stretch your pennies as far as possible when you travel.  And one budget destination in the region, in particular, is soaring in popularity right now.   Ho Chi Minh City is a busy, bustling city of culture. It’s densely populated and can feel chaotic …

Romania is not the first destination that comes to mind when Americans plan a trip to Europe. It doesn’t have a world-renowned monument like France’s Eiffel Tower, nor does it boast year-round warmer temperatures like Andalusia in Spain. On the other hand, the Eastern country is known for its Dracula associations, well-preserved medieval castles that …

Nothing screams Italy quite like the Amalfi Coast: the scenic coastal drives, colorful towns perched atop clifftops, and fine-pebble beaches hugged by turquoise seas, you name it. There’s just one downside, though (or two, if you will): it can be unpleasantly crowded in the peak travel season, not to mention staggeringly expensive. The cheapest hotel …

For the last couple of years, Bangkok has become a digital nomad capital of sorts in Asia, and many have attributed its success to a low cost of living–according to Nomad List, living there costs an average of $1,398 a month–and a lively social scene. It’s truly hard to beat Bangkok’s infamous Sukhumvit Soi 11 when …