A twinkling Eiffel at midnight, romantic strolls around the cobble-paved Montmartre, and an elegant soirée attending the opera at Palais Garnier… there’s many a reason why Paris has earned the nickname City of Love. It truly is quite the beautiful setting, however, it is not without flaw—you’ll be dealing with a fair amount of scammers, rat-infested …

Amalfi is Italy’s trendiest vacation destination for a reason: a coastal strip interspersed with pastel-colored towns that bestride sea cliffs and picture-perfect pebbly beaches, it draws millions every year. With its stunning popularity, however, comes a downside: It is getting increasingly crowded, and prices are rising the trendier it gets. At this point, a coastal …

Winding navigable canals, picturesque fondamenti lined with pastel-hue buildings, and impossibly narrow alleys that lead to hidden piazzas with ornate fountains… there’s many a reason why you should visit the floating city of Venice. At the same time, there are many why you should avoid it altogether: Think of the jaw-dropping prices, with hotels in …

With its winding canals that replace pathways, its very own ‘Venetian’ Gothic architecture, which awarded it UNESCO World Heritage status, and its unrivaled food scene, Venice is rightfully one of the leading destinations in Europe. Despite its postcard-perfect city views, there is a darker side to Venice that can’t be easily overlooked. Not only is …