Santorini’s earthquake scare was a wake-up call serving as a reminder to all travelers the Mediterranean is teeming with truly astounding hidden gems. You don’t have to follow the crowd before you and visit iconic postcard destinations with touristy prices and dwindling authenticity. There’s far more to be discovered, whether it’s the pristine seaside villages of Montenegro, …
Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that Americans will need to apply for a new travel permit to travel to 29 European countries starting in 2026 (you can see the full list here). Called the ETIAS, this new document is what we call an online travel authorization, and it essentially functions as an e-visa: …
It’s no secret that some of the world’s best beaches come with premium prices. Steep price tags are just part of the equation unless you’re willing to go the road less traveled in search of something new. As historic and well documented as Europe may be, there are still hidden gems trickling out into the …
Beautiful as it may be, not to mention incredibly historical, Europe is not typically associated with budget-friendly vacations, especially if we’re talking about the sun-drenched Mediterranean: According to Budget Your Trip, a 5-star hotel in Dubrovnik, one of the most popular destinations in Croatia, will set you back by an average of $241-a-night––and that’s excluding …
Ahhh, the Mediterranean 😌. That ancient sea bordering some of the most beautiful destinations in the world: the sun-drenched Costa Del Sol in Spain, France’s turquoise Côte d’Azur, Italy’s idyllic Cinque Terre, the whitewashed Santorini and neighboring Cycladic islands in Greece… The list is endless, and it could easily take up an entire page. If …
If you’re a U.S. citizen who has had it with the incendiary world of politics, regardless of where you stand, not to mention the high cost of living across most urban centers, you might be thinking whether now isn’t the time to contemplate a move to Europe, but where? After all, moving abroad isn’t as …
Dreaming of cobbled streets that look frozen in time, medieval castles that put Walt Disney’s most fantastical creations to shame, and all that amazing culture you can’t access in the sprawling American suburb you call home? Europe is calling, and if you plan on taking that call this year, you might as well not break …
If you’re planning on taking the first flight out to Southern Europe as soon as temperatures start rising again, you might want to hold off on booking an overpriced week-long stay at Amalfi or Côte d’Azur until you read this first. Seriously overlooked by tourists and has flown under the radar of Americans in particular …
There’s no shortage of paradises to choose from for digital nomads to pack their bags and jet off to, but there’s one more to add to the list, with a new airport expected to put this coastal gem on the map. The Mediterranean is teeming with blue-water shores and laid-back communities embracing the nomad lifestyle, …
Thinking of swapping the United States for Europe, but you have no idea where to even start? Moving abroad is never easy, though, what with all those visa applications and foreign bureaucracy, not to mention the different rules for every country, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could just grab your passport, pack your …
The Mediterranean is probably the busiest summer destination in Europe, drawing in millions of tourists with its Old World allure and endless miles of pristine coastline, shared by countries like Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and the like. Considering there’s hardly a tourism hotspot as established and sought-after, we wouldn’t blame you for thinking there hasn’t …
From 2025, Europe will introduce its Entry Authorization System, commonly shortened to ETIAS, that will require Americans to require permission in advance, and pay a 7 euro entry fee to fly to Europe. Before you rush down to the comment section in rage, we suggest you read this accompanying article thoroughly to understand what an …