If you dream of picture-perfect towns paved with cobblestones, medieval castles on hills, and fresh food without all the toxins we get in America, Europe is likely to be at the top of your wishlist this summer. As fairytale-like as all this may be, the nearly indiscernible mass of bodies crammed into Barcelona‘s Gothic Quarter, …

Let’s be real: your feed is probably flooded with friends in Greece and Italy right now. And while their trips look incredible, they come with shockingly high price tags. Finding a spot in Europe that’s genuinely stunning and doesn’t require taking out a second mortgage has felt almost impossible. Until now. There’s a country quietly …

If you’ve decided to head to Europe this summer but don’t have a big budget, places like Paris, London, and Milan are likely already off your list. Between the surging crowds, inflated prices, and the “been there, done that” feel, they’re not exactly the most exciting of destinations to be in at the moment. On …

Dreaming of an extended European adventure but dreading the Schengen shuffle? Good news! American travelers can still soak up Europe’s charm for more than 90 days without a visa. The secret? Exploring incredible countries outside the Schengen Area. Get ready to pack your bags (and maybe your laptop) as we dive into five of the …

When most people think of a summer in Europe, it’s probably images of Italy’s pastel-and-turquoise Amalfi Coast they conjure up, or maybe Greece’s whitewashed islands of Mykonos and Santorini, rarely the lesser-known island-nation of Cyprus. Tucked away in the Eastern Mediterranean, just south of Turkey, it has always been one of the least-visited destinations by …

Ready for a serious upgrade to your scenery? Forget short vacations – let’s talk about spending months soaking up the sun on incredible beaches around the world! The best part? For US citizens, several amazing coastal paradises welcome you for up to six months or even longer, often without needing a visa in advance. Imagine …

Dreaming of turquoise waters, volcanic peaks, or just escaping the everyday? What if your next incredible island getaway required no passport, no customs lines, just… your driver’s license? For American citizens, some truly stunning destinations feel like they’re a world away, but since they are actually part of the U.S. (as states or territories), visiting …

Okay, let’s be real. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent a good chunk of the past few months daydreaming. Maybe it’s about swapping your office chair for a hammock slung between palm trees, trading traffic noise for the chatter of a foreign market, or just feeling sunshine that doesn’t require three layers of clothing. …

Latin America is not the first geographical region that pops to mind when you think of a ‘safe’ destination abroad: Although it is important not to generalize, and not everyone’s experience is the same, Latin America is often plagued by higher crime levels, including violence and corruption, than more developed countries in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s …

When I visited El Salvador in 2020, I was constantly side-eyed when sharing my travel plans. This was not only due to the risk of becoming stranded due to rampant pandemic-related flight cancellations but also because El Salvador was notoriously ‘dangerous’. 5 years later, that has all changed, and not without its well-documented share of …

As you may have heard, things have been a bit shaky in Santorini between earthquake warnings, and if the bucket-list island is anything like last summer, then overtourism concerns will surely repeat themselves. On the bright side, Greece is home to 6,000 islands and many offer unparalleled views, whitewashed buildings draped with the kako mati, …

Just about anyone in the workforce has had those moments of coming home and uncorking a bottle of wine to cap off a long day. Heck, if I’m being honest, I just poured myself a glass of Syrah to fuel this article, so I’d like to say in advance – I’m sorry, and you’re welcome. …