Thinking about that European summer getaway? Fantastic idea! But maybe picturing the jam-packed streets of Paris or the eye-watering prices in Rome gives you pause? It happens. Shelling out big bucks just to fight for elbow room isn’t exactly the relaxing escape most of us crave. Here’s the good news: you can find that perfect …
Lisbon is one of the world’s most sought-after digital nomad destinations, owing to its pleasant weather, rich culture, and thriving expat scene. However, there’s no denying that there’s growing animosity among locals toward foreigners. Reports that Lisbon natives are fed up with digital nomads—–which they perceive to have strongly contributed to the worsening housing crisis—–have been around …
For the first time in History, United Airlines will launch nonstop flights to the Algarve, a coastal region in southern Portugal famous for its sun-drenched beaches, medieval cities, and unspoiled nature. This will make the region far more accessible to American travelers. The Algarve is one of the trendiest summer destinations for Europeans, owing to its balmy …
While much of Europe is still in the throes of winter, digital nomads are constantly scoping out Europe for their next home base. There’s one loophole, however. Portugal’s paradisal Algarve region is one of the warmest in Europe, while much of the continent sees snow-blanketed streets transforming historic towns into wintry fairytale villages. There’s certainly …
Planning on heading to Europe soon for an early-season sunny getaway? We’ve got good news for you: across much of the southern half of the continent, temperatures will be summer-high starting from April, except… You guessed it, smaller crowds! If bumping into selfie-takers every step of the way and paying $12 for a bog-standard Limoncello …
Winter might not seem like the best time to explore Europe’s beautiful beaches. But with cooler temperatures, lower crowd levels, and affordable prices, I love to visit Europe’s beach hotspots in the winter. And one beach destination in particular is standing out from the crowd right now. The Algarve is officially the …
Ever travel to a place that’s been hyped up as the ultimate paradise only to discover it’s an unbearable tourist trap? For me, that was Albufeira, supposedly one of the Algarve’s magical ‘hidden gems’. Picture bland, overpriced food, tourist-overloaded beaches, and what should be captivating streets completely void of authenticity, with souvenir shop owners pestering …
We know what you’re probably thinking: isn’t a bit too late to think of beach getaways across the pond at this point? To answer your question in a straightforward manner, yeah, it sort of is… If you’re thinking Southern France, the Amalfi Coast in Italy, or the ancient coastal cities of Croatia, but there’s always …
Are you heading to Europe this fall, but you feel the heavy rain and chilly weather take all the fun out of travel planning? Needless to say, you might want to avoid more Northerly destinations, like London, Paris, Amsterdam and the like. On the other hand, there are a fair few sunny spots left that will not bid farewell …
With leaves turning brown and starting to gather on the sidewalk, days getting shorter and colder as early as September, and multiple cities seeing record rain, you may be wondering whether there’s still any hope left for a sunny getaway to Europe in the coming weeks. While pumpkin season has arrived sooner than expected this …
It’s officially a European summer. Everyone knows someone who is preparing for a trip to Europe, with destinations like Italy, France, and Spain being the most popular European hot spots for American travelers. But if you’re looking for an alternative that’s outside of the norm then why not consider the Algarve instead? …
Now that entry requirements for the digital nomads are being relaxed, and numerous European countries are not only warmly welcoming them, but going as far as launching year-long Digital Nomad Visas, remote workers will be flocking into Europe starting this summer. Whether it’s for the cities dating back several millennia or the idyllic Southern coastline, …