With the rapidly deteriorating safety levels worldwide and wars erupting left, right, and center, safety is a top priority for Americans going abroad, particularly in Europe. Nope, it’s not like the Old Continent has descended into a full-blown conflict over Ukraine—we’re not here to fearmonger—but if you still paint a pretty picture in your mind …

There may be no more sought-after country come summer than Croatia, a yacht-laden, storybook dreamscape brimming with everything from old-world castles to some of Europe’s bluest waters. But the truth is, many travelers end up building the same trip year after year that goes something like this: Dubrovnik’s walled city above the sea, Split’s Roman …

Eurosummer is fast approaching, and if you’ve been thinking of hopping across the pond for some of that Old World charm and amazing history, you might want to hold off on booking London or Paris… at least you’ve read this. Look, as much as we love those world-famous, iconic megacities, they’re not exactly where you …

If you’re planning a trip to Croatia in the near future, chances are it’s places like Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar Island that are at the top of your wishlist. I’ve been to Croatia a few times myself, and listen, those are all great, from the historical coastal ramparts, to the millennia-old Roman palaces hosting residential …

We’ve all heard extensively of Paris and its glamorous Haussmann-designed boulevards and soaring Eiffel, London with the red telephone boxes and unmissable Victorian clock, and Madrid’s grand boulevards and imperial parks. That’s the itinerary of every tourist going to Europe for the first time, and while we’re not really mad at them—these hotspots are famous …

Forget Santorini and its blue domes and caldera views, the French Riviera with the exclusive beach clubs and retro appeal, and Barcelona with its jam-packed beaches and hostile attitude towards foreigners. The top 2 trendiest Mediterranean getaways this year are claimed by one country, tucked away in the much-overlooked Balkan peninsula, in Southeastern Europe, and …

Tired of hearing about the Tenerife all-inclusives, weekend-round partying in Mykonos, and staggeringly-expensive caldera-view suites flogged to death by those mainstream travel publications? Listen, there’s nowhere we’d rather spend summers ourselves than a small, untouched, heavenly island in Europe, reading a book on a pebbly beach, under the shade of a cypress tree, sinking our …

I’ve been doing European summers since as long as I can remember. I’m based in Paris, the heart of Europe, and whether it’s the pebbly shores of Croatia, the paradisiacal islands of Greece, or the hidden corners of Southern Italy, bliss is always a 2–3 hour flight away from me. It’s not like I usually …

Let’s be real for a sec: as much as Mediterranean beach getaways and Swiss Alps escapes are magical, the main reason why we all flock to Europe year in, year out is that unmatched Old World allure. Yeah, the nature’s stunning, and sign me up for a pistachio gelato date on an Italian lungomare any …

Most people planning a European getaway will spend hours on end working out the best, most convenient way to get from London to Paris, then potentially Rome, and time permitting, a final sunny stretch in either Madrid or Lisbon before they hop on their flight home. All these European cities are popular for a reason, …

Let’s cut right to the chase: yeah, that headline is a bold claim. Visiting 100+ medieval European towns takes years of obsessive travel, and a borderline-nerdy passion for Gothic history that’d make most big-brained Oxford scholars jealous. I’m no prof, but I’ve always loved getting lost in the shadowy alleys of a 15th-century walled town. …

Dreaming of medieval towns frozen in time, storybook castles straight out of a Disney sketch, and that slow-paced way of life that feels downright impossible on this side of the pond? Europe isn’t called the Old World for no reason, but sometimes, those dreamy vibes can take a somewhat… nightmarish turn. Trust me, there’s nothing …