Every time I start getting the itch to book a massive, complex flight across the pond to wander through Europe, I have to remind myself that we have some absolutely incredible, centuries-old history sitting right here in our own hemisphere. We all love the idea of getting lost in ancient cobblestone alleys, drinking coffee next …

When I am mapping out a Caribbean getaway, my absolute biggest nightmare is ending up on a beach where I have to fight 500 cruise ship passengers just to secure a plastic lounge chair. For decades, the islands have been building massive mega-resorts and giant deep-water ports to pack in as many tourists as humanly …

When most people talk about booking a trip to Mexico, they immediately jump to the massive resorts in Cabo or the packed, influencer-heavy beaches of Tulum. Don’t get me wrong, drinking a margarita by a giant resort pool is great, but that is barely scratching the surface of what this country actually has to offer. …

I love hopping on a flight to the old world as much as anyone. But these days, the second the wheels touch down in Europe, the reality of modern travel hits hard. Major hubs like Rome, Paris, and Barcelona are absolutely crushed by crowds right now, and fighting for elbow room just to take a …

Look, I totally get the appeal of snagging an aisle seat in a premium cabin and flying straight to a massive resort where your biggest worry is reapplying sunscreen, I do it a few times a year. But travel is shifting. We’re all getting a little burned out on packed national parks and fighting for …

It is incredibly easy to get caught up in chasing flights to Europe or the Caribbean. We save up our money and deal with terrible jet lag to find ancient history, wild nature, or a totally new culture. But the truth is, you don’t need to fly across the ocean to find a trip that …

I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just …

We all know the “Gringo Trail.” You land in Lima, go to Cusco, take the selfie at Machu Picchu, fly to Rio for a caipirinha, and maybe pop down to Iguazu Falls. That route is a classic for a reason, and totally worth it. But if we are being honest? It can be crowded. You’ll …