Americans are flying to Europe in droves now that travel curbs have been lifted and the continent is again allowing unrestricted tourism, and the one thing they have in common? According to the Wall Street Journal, instead of the holiday classics, namely Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, they’re heading to lesser-known destinations other U.S. nationals, …
Summer is fast approaching, and now that Europe’s border restrictions have been lifted and Americans can once again enter the continent hassle-free, we expect the continent’s beaches to be packed with sunseekers come July. Being blighted by overtourism is not the only concern Europe’s coastal destinations have: other than dealing with crowding, they are facing …
When American travelers think of a dreamy European getaway, we tend to think of places like Paris, Barcelona or island hopping through Greece’s wondrous islands. Hyatt has another place in mind to draw more travelers. The mega hotel chain recently announced 4 new all-inclusive resorts will be opening in Eastern Europe. Not many travelers have …
After years of being disregarded as a ‘Plan B’ summer destination, the Black Sea region is set for a historical growth in the post-pandemic scene, with some going as far as calling it the ‘new Mediterranean’ — but what makes it so popular right now? The Budget Alternative To The Med The Black Sea is …
If you want to escape the crowds this spring, get the best bang for your buck, and explore an off-path destination not that many Americans travel to, you should skip the Mediterranean altogether and head instead to Bulgaria. Straddling the Black Seat Coast, it is just as warm — if not warmer — than Greece …
At last, Europe has reopened for restriction-free tourism, but on the downside, prices have shot up in response to an overwhelming demand for travel and the global crisis. From inflated hotel fares to costlier internal flights, visitors should be prepared to spend a lot more vacationing in the continent. Lucky for them, these 3 beautiful …
Thinking of flying across the pond this season for a dreamy European vacay, but you’re not too sure about Switzerland’s overpriced ski resorts or the buzzing crowds in Austria’s alpine towns? Perhaps you should be considering these 3 alternative destinations in Europe that are not only just as gorgeous but super budget-friendly. Now that Europe’s …
We know summers in Europe are almost exclusively associated with scenic drives along France’s Côte d’Azur, Italy’s street corner gelaterias and art galleries, and leisurely afternoon strolls in Spain’s ocher-tinged small towns – as some might call it, the quintessential Mediterranean starter package. But what if we told you one of the trendiest beach destinations …
Proving it is at the peak of its popularity, Bulgaria is staying ahead of travel trends and becoming a certified digital nomad hub. In fact, a small town nestled at the foot of the country’s most scenic mountain now has more co-working spaces per capita than anywhere else in the world – but why exactly …
If it’s Europe that makes your heart beat faster and you still haven’t made up your mind on where to go for your yearly winter vacation, especially now that European cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are losing their appeal due to ‘overtourism‘, perhaps it’s time to consider these four other off-path alternatives that are …
Being the first collective of nations to bar tourism in the wake of Covid, Europe is ironically paving the way for the reinstatement of international travel and pushing for pre-pandemic normality. More than half of the continent has dropped Covid entry requirements, and along its Eastern front, the Balkans have become the most-restriction free area …
Kicking off its highly anticipated tourist season, Bulgaria will be joining other European countries in removing all Covid entry requirements for foreign visitors ahead of summer. Once it officially scraps all remaining restrictions on May 1, this Eastern European country will become the 37th in the world to have done so, and immediately after nearby …