A small Balkan nation slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Connecticut, with a coastline running along the turquoise Mediterranean for 183 miles, Montenegro is one of the trendiest places to be in Europe right now. Though it’s home to only 620,000 residents, it is rapidly rising in popularity as a summer destination, challenging well-established …

Popular travel search engine KAYAK has just put out its 2026 Travel Trends report, and boy, oh boy… when it comes to Europe’s emerging destinations for the year ahead, to say we’re surprised would be an understatement. Let’s just say, familiar favorites like Paris, London, Barcelona, and Lisbon are taking a back seat this time. …

Long gone are the days when Albania could be described as a hidden gem of Europe. Between the surging crowds seen in Ksamil this summer and the long-anticipated opening of a brand new airport in Vlorë, the Balkan nation is undergoing a much-deserved Tourism Renaissance. That being said, it’s not like all of Albania’s secret …

Unfortunately, not all of Europe is no longer the peaceful, prosperous continent we once knew. As tourists have learned in recent years, sometimes the hard way, stepping out at night in poorly-lit areas, or carrying valuable pieces of jewelry can sometimes cost you dearly, if not your physical integrity, and more and more, certain European …

Craving some of that Old World charm and the picturesque beaches to go with it? With its medieval citadels and turquoise calas, Mallorca in Spain is probably at the top of your summer bucket list, but before you go ahead and book those flights, you should know there’s a new player in the scene that’s …

When you think of a European city break, it’s probably Paris and its grand Haussmann-era boulevards, London’s skyscraper-lined Thames riverfront, or maybe Milan’s glamorous feel and haute cuisine that come to mind, not an offbeat Sarajevo. In fact, you might be wondering where that even is. The (much) overlooked capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a …

When you think of an idyllic European life, with Vespa rides, blood-orange sunsets, soft pistachio ice cream, and lounging for hours on a scenic beach, feet caressed by the warm Mediterranean, Italy, Croatia, or Greece probably come to mind. But what if we told you there’s a lesser-known spot most Americans haven’t been to yet, …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning tower of Pisa, not to mention all the gorgeous alpine nature and scenic coastline, it’s no wonder Italy is the most visited country in the world at the minute. Don’t trust us, trust the numbers. Culturally-rich, and insanely-popular as it …

If you’re planning on taking the first flight out to Southern Europe as soon as temperatures start rising again, you might want to hold off on booking an overpriced week-long stay at Amalfi or Côte d’Azur until you read this first. Seriously overlooked by tourists and has flown under the radar of Americans in particular …

Romania is not the first destination that comes to mind when Americans plan a trip to Europe. It doesn’t have a world-renowned monument like France’s Eiffel Tower, nor does it boast year-round warmer temperatures like Andalusia in Spain. On the other hand, the Eastern country is known for its Dracula associations, well-preserved medieval castles that …

If you’re planning a cultural getaway to Europe this fall, but Italy’s overwhelming crowds and Spain’s surging prices put you off visiting, perhaps it’s eastward you should be looking instead, or more specifically, Southeast: A beautiful Mediterranean inlet lined flanked by jagged peaks and ancient towns, Kotor Bay is Montenegro’s pride and joy and one …

Famous for their warm hospitality, Slavic culture, generous visa policies and cheaper prices, the Balkans have emerged as a safe haven for digital nomads in recent years, and indeed, if you’re a Europhile keen on making those dollars stretch further, this is where you should be headed. Europe is not exactly known for being a …