The Schengen Zone is Europe’s greatest achievement. A borderless customs union comprising 27 countries in its current form, it allows for seamless international travel across much of the bloc, freeing travelers from undergoing strict identity checks and facing long delays when country-hopping. Earlier this year, Schengen welcomed yet another member – the Balkan country of …

Mediterranean Europe is the go-to summer destination for millions of Americans. Famous for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque coastal villages, and incredibly ancient nations, the region is bracing for a record increase in tourism this season. As strange as it sounds, one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful swimming spots, which has recently earned the nickname of …

Europe is bracing for a record surge in tourism this summer, as 2023 marks the first year borders are fully open and all restrictions have been lifted across all countries. Interestingly, it’s the lesser-known spots that are stealing the spotlight this year, from unheard-of countries in Mediterranean South, like Albania, to post-Soviet states in the …

The Mediterranean – commonly called the Med – has become America’s go-to summer vacation. Now that border curbs have been axed and normality has been reinstated across the pond, U.S. citizens are flocking to the ancient sea’s shores for some of that laid-back, dolce vita. Other than the traditional hotspots of France and Spain, it’s …

Travelers are making up for lost time this summer with their biggest European vacations yet.  A whopping 600% more Americans are going to Europe this summer than in 2021. That’s 55%  more than last year’s already insane crowds, according to travel insurance company Allianz. Demand is so high that travel agencies are turning customers away. …

Europe is the world’s tourist playground. Highly sought-after for its medieval castles, cobbled Old towns, ancient heritage, and iconic sights, it hosts tens of millions of tourists every year. Despite the continent’s soaring popularity, especially now that all border curbs have been lifted, a majority of travelers still restrict their movement to the Western half, …

Europe is the trendiest spot for summer travel now that border curbs and international travel has resumed. Famous for its ancient heritage, cobbled Old Towns, and fairy-tale castles, the continent is currently poised for its busiest season in years. With that being said, a majority of visitors continue to flock to only a handful of …

With its endless supply of man-made and natural wonders, seamless borders, and high quality of life, Europe is perhaps the most sought-after destination for digital nomads looking to venture outside their own home countries. On the other hand, despite being more open than it was, Europe as a whole is yet to fully embrace digital …

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 …