Turquoise seas, balmy weather, softly biting pistachio gelato as you explore a cobbled town dating back to immemorial: there’s nothing quite like a Mediterranean summer. The only downside? Every single popular ‘Med’ country is battling an overwhelming surge in tourism right now, from Spain, where overtourism protests are erupting, to Italy, where Venice, Portofino and …
Have you ever found yourself going down the rabbit hole in search of the next big destination hoping you discover it before everyone else? We’ve all wanted to find the next hidden gem because, let’s face it, sometimes the most commonly visited places can be the biggest duds in our travels. The Eiffel Tower is …
From Italy’s Ligurian Sea to Croatia’s dramatic Adriatic coast, the Mediterranean attracts millions of visitors every year, and while it is indeed filled with both natural and man-made wonders, its soaring popularity has given rise to mass tourism and prohibitive price increases, particularly across the Western half. A little-known fact among first-time visitors, however, is …
One of the least-visited destinations in North Africa, Algeria is finally relaxing some of its visa requirements in an attempt to boost tourism in the Sahara. From 2023, Americans and other foreign visitors will no longer need to submit an application for an entry permit at the Consulate traveling to the country’s most fascinating region. …
The US travel advisory system was designed to provide travelers with recommendations for travel for every country around the world, providing updates on the safety and security issues that travelers should be aware of before they set off on their journeys. This week, the US updated its recommendations for several nations, handing its most severe …