Croatia is on the bucket list of many Americans country-hopping around Europe. With its Mediterranean climate that provides the coastal provinces with great weather year-round, perfectly preserved historic cities, and a laid-back way of living, it competes with neighboring sunny spots Montenegro and Greece for the title of Southeast Europe’s top solo travel destinations. Despite …

Southern Europe is overcrowded, and numerous sunny spots on the coast are moving to limit tourism, with Italy going as far as enforcing a traffic ban on certain days on the scenic Amalfi Coast, and France launching ticketing systems for certain natural parks. Understandably, a growing number of Americans flying across the pond this summer …

Georgia is not the first place that comes to mind when we couple words like Europe and summer. Other than the fact that a majority of Americans would associate ‘Georgia’ with the U.S. state, the very few who will acknowledge the existence of a namesake country in the Caucasus will probably not know an awful …

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 …

Turkiye is one of the most popular travel destinations for Westerners now that travel restrictions have dropped. A cross-continental country boasting impressive cultural wealth and with a history spanning several millennia, Turkiye hosts some of the world’s most iconic sights. From Istanbul’s minaret-dotted skyline to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Turkiye has no shortage of …

Drawn to Europe’s rich diversity, safety, and facilitated cross-border links, digital nomads and remote workers are moving to the continent in droves in search of that laid-back European lifestyle. While it’s hard to measure which destinations have witnessed the biggest spike in nomadic residents, the category has made it clear that when it comes to …

Turkiye is becoming trendier by the minute now that international travel has resumed and its borders are open restriction-free, so much so that it’s been now named the number one leisure destination in the Middle East, surpassing tourism hotspots like the UAE and Qatar. According to India-based travel technology firm Rategain, international arrivals in the …

The Mediterranean is undoubtedly Europe’s most popular tourist offer, drawing in millions of visitors each year with an enviable collection of historical nations, sandy beaches, and turquoise-colored waters. Now that borders are open and flights have been reinstated, the ancient sea is brimming with life once again. Tourism is close to reaching pre-pandemic levels across …

Americans may be flying abroad in record numbers this year now that international borders have reopened and restrictions have been dropped, but a majority of them still have their hearts set on Mexico, or the cobblestone, fairytale towns of Europe. While Mexico is truly a bucket list destination, especially in the sun and sand category, …

After two and a half years of lackluster numbers, resulting from the COVID slump and strict border curbs which discouraged millions of tourists from visiting, Turkey (alternatively called Turkiye) is exploding in popularity like never before. Having already posted a strong recovery rate last year, it is set to become one of the busiest summer …

As mass tourism sweeps across Western Europe’s most popular hotspots, travelers are now heading East in an attempt to escape the crowds. There are many unspoiled European destinations to pick from, but one Eastern country, in particular, has risen to prominence as one of the trendiest destinations of the year: Albania A country that had …

The Hungarian capital of Budapest has become more and more popular with tourists in recent years. Gorgeously situated along the banks of the mighty Danube River, the city has an incredible array of architecture, history, and activities to explore. Also famous for its nightlife, affordability, and water-loving culture, Budapest should be on every traveler’s list. …