It was a clear, sunny Saturday morning last September. I was lounging on a picture perfect beach in Halkidiki, Greece, looking out on turquoise waters with an ouzo lemonade in hand… but wishing that I was back in Albania instead. Like many Americans, I had long harbored Mamma Mia style fantasies of a young woman’s …
The Mexican Caribbean is the go-to spot for Americans traveling abroad. With its turquoise waters, charming coastal settlements, and wellness scene, there is truly no better place for sunseekers to be, but if Cancun no longer appeals to you, then vacationing in a smaller beach destination away from the big city that’s surging in popularity, …
If you’re thinking of embarking on a backpacking adventure or simply traveling on a very low budget, then there are some locations you may instinctively shy away from. Big cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo have a reputation as being too expensive for budget travelers, for example. But there are some locations that …
Americans are flying to Europe in droves now that travel curbs have been lifted and the continent is again allowing unrestricted tourism, and the one thing they have in common? According to the Wall Street Journal, instead of the holiday classics, namely Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, they’re heading to lesser-known destinations other U.S. nationals, …
Summer is fast approaching, and now that Europe’s border restrictions have been lifted and Americans can once again enter the continent hassle-free, we expect the continent’s beaches to be packed with sunseekers come July. Being blighted by overtourism is not the only concern Europe’s coastal destinations have: other than dealing with crowding, they are facing …
Summer is upon us, and now that travel restrictions have been dropped and international travel has picked up pace, Americans will be heading to the airport en masse with one goal in mind: jetting off to the next trendy sunny spot. With multiple options at hand, and so many countries reinstating normality it’s hard to …
Now that border restrictions have been lifted and demand for travel is skyrocketing, Italy is taking additional steps to ensure it is not overrun by tourists once again and livelihoods disrupted: you could now be fined 300 dollars for stopping for selfies in one of the country’s most popular destinations. This follows the introduction of …
Famous for its romantic atmosphere, charming canals, and world-class architecture, Venice is an alluring destination that is on many bucket lists. While the city suffers from over-tourism and is typically packed with visitors, it is also packed with incredible history, art, food, and fun things to see and do. But before setting off to …
Peak summer travel season is just weeks away, and tourists are beginning to get excited about the epic trips they have planned. With more tourists than ever expected to travel abroad this year, and most trips already booked, we now have access to new data showing this year’s travel trends. A new report from travel …
Planning for your next big trip across the pond? This summer travel season is set to be one of the busiest ever, with travelers flocking to Europe in record numbers. International travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022, and international airfare has risen by more than 30%, according to data from AAA. With …
Now that it’s reopened for tourism following two years of strict health controls, Vietnam has reclaimed its post as one of the trendiest travel destinations globally. A seriously underrated country brimming with culture, home to pristine white-sand beaches, bounded by an azure ocean, and incredibly diverse at its core, it is once again welcoming Americans …
Now that the health crisis has subsided and the world has reopened for business as usual, all of the top global destinations are once again awash with tourists. From France’s gorgeous Mediterranean coast to Italy’s most iconic cities, overtourism is back to haunt the travel industry, so much so that these exact hotspots are now …