As travelers scope out new destinations rather than follow the same old crowd, more and more thrilling destinations are popping up, ready to welcome you with open arms. Given the landscape of the travel industry’s epic comeback, some destinations are doing the exact opposite, practically yanking welcome mats out from under travelers’ feet. But there’s …
As overtourism concerns plague many popular destinations across the globe, simply feeling welcome abroad should be a new travel trend along with the surge in solo travel and digital nomadism. Many places have removed the welcome mat from under travelers’ feet, but there are a handful of places that have actually become more welcoming and, …
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 …