Skipping Europe and staying Stateside this summer? Given the border delays and the growing anti-American sentiment across parts of the Atlantic, we don’t blame you for opting to stay on this side of the pond. That’s not to say America is a complete no-brainer, either. Depending on where on the West Coast you go these …

Barcelona is the one city travelers casually thinking about heading to Spain instantly think of, perhaps even more so than Madrid. It’s home to the world-famous Sagrada Família, the beaches are genuinely stunning, and it’s this massive metropolis right on the sea. There are just two major downsides: it’s packed—not only in summer, but pretty …

It’s a story as old as time: European countries are super laid-back, refreshingly practical, and wonderfully uncomplicated… right up until they join the EU. For nearly a decade now, Albania has been a beacon of freedom for travelers, especially digital nomads looking for hassle-free ways to extend their time in Europe. As you probably know …

It seems everybody’s going to Croatia these days, whether they have a residual fascination for George R. R. Martin’s fantastical world-building or they’re simply drawn to the Adriatic’s postcard-ready beaches. Whatever it may be, it’s one of 2 cities they’re headed: Dubronvik, the ‘real-life King’s Landing‘, or Split, the Roman palace turned British stag do …

While Spain protests your arrival and Italy charges a premium just to sit on the sand, one breathtaking Mediterranean paradise is actively begging tourists to visit. No “go home” graffiti, no $15 drinks, and zero EU fingerprinting lines for Americans. If you are exhausted by the horror stories coming out of Europe’s most popular beach …

Millions of Americans are about to make the same mistake in Italy this summer: fighting shoulder-to-shoulder at the Trevi Fountain and baking in endless lines at the Colosseum. Rome often feels unavoidable. Not only is it the capital, but it has historically been the easiest Italian destination to reach on a nonstop flight from the …

Everyone knows Venice for its winding canals, imposing Byzantine basilica, and grand palazzi built along busy waterways, but have you ever heard of the Eastern European Venice? Well, there’s a bunch of cities that actually lay claim to that title, including… ahem, Saint Petersburg in Russia, but only one of these orient-leaning ‘Venices’ is actually …

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast looking for some otherworldly scenery, or you simply have a soft spot for freshly-fried street arepas, Latin America’s probably on your radar right now. The question is: where to go that is both accessible and safe for American tourists? As much as we love LatAm—as you might know already if …

If you’re thinking of a summer in France, chances are it’s Saint-Tropez’s pastel-colored streets and exclusive beach clubs that will pop to mind first. The forever home of Brigitte Bardot, and pretty much the entire French elite, and one of the world’s most effortlessly classy destinations, with Michelin-starred restaurants and postcard-ready corners galore, ‘St Trope’ …

A world-class beach destination and the closest cultural crossroads between the U.S. and Latin America, Miami is not only surpassing but shattering tourism records. Last year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach hosted over 28.3 million visitors, and between the visitor spending and the $32.2 billion economic impact, the highest numbers since records began, it’s safe to say …

If you’re heading to Europe in the coming months, chances are it’s places like Amalfi, in Southern Italy, Santorini, the iconic caldera-island of Greece, or France’s glitzy and glamorous St Tropez that are on your radar. We don’t blame you. They’re the ones travel influencers flog to death year in, year out, and where most …

When you think of Europe, chances are it’s places like Rome, with its imposing Colosseum and open-air museum of a Historic Center, or Paris, with the Haussmann-designed, grid-like cityscape, and soaring Eiffel that come to mind. I live in Paris myself, and I go to Rome at least twice a year, so don’t get me …