Beautiful as it may be, not to mention incredibly historical, Europe is not typically associated with budget-friendly vacations, especially if we’re talking about the sun-drenched Mediterranean: According to Budget Your Trip, a 5-star hotel in Dubrovnik, one of the most popular destinations in Croatia, will set you back by an average of $241-a-night––and that’s excluding …
Beautiful beaches, fascinating historical attractions, and raucous nightlife all in one place. The Balearic Islands really do offer it all! The jewel in Spain’s crown, they’re one of the most popular tourist destinations in the western Mediterranean. Last year, 15.3 million international travelers visited the Balearic Islands, an increase of 6.15%. This is …
Be it the recently-launched scenic route leaving from Italy, passing Slovenia, and terminating in Croatia, with tickets costing less than $9, or the low-cost train from Amsterdam to Berlin, for only $10, there’s never been a more exciting time for train enthusiasts to visit Europe than now. As demand continues to grow, and tourists grow …
Are you heading to Europe this summer, but you’re dreading the thought of spending hundreds of euros a night, if not thousands, on an Amalfi or Greek island getaway? Despair not: there is a much cheaper alternative, with seas an unbelievable turquoise color, an Old Town dating back to ancient times, and the cheapest all-inclusive …
Who is to blame for a wide range of overtourism concerns? Is it simply bad timing from a rush of cooped-up travelers resisting their wanderlust itch during the dark days of the pandemic? Is it the craze of digital nomads flocking wherever they please at leisure, ultimately driving a spike in housing costs? Is it …
Europe is not everyone’s first pick for a sunny vacation in winter, and we can understand why: it’s primarily sought-after for the snowy landscapes, fairytale cobbled villages, and vibrant Christmas markets, but this is a continent with more geographical diversity than it gets credit for. Would you believe us if we told you there’s a …
For many years now, Europe has been mulling over the introduction of a new travel permit that would make Transatlantic travel considerably more bureaucratic for U.S. tourists. Their aim is to impose an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETIAS) requirement on all visa-exempt foreigners, and this includes Americans, essentially barring them from boarding EU-bound flights unless they’ve …
Ancient history, rich culture, and some of my favorite food in Europe. The reasons for visiting Athens this summer are endless. And now we’ve got one more reason to add to that list: A new budget nonstop flight from LAX straight to the City of Wisdom. This will be the only nonstop route …
Even if you’ve never laid eyes on it before, you can probably easily describe Santorini with precision: we all know it for the whitewashed, cliffside houses, caldera hotels with outdoor plunge pools overlooking the Aegean… and the crowds. Oh, the crowds. We won’t lie to you: Greece’s most famous Cycladic gem is indeed gorgeous, but …
Home to some of the world’s most iconic sights, from the Roman Colosseum to the floating city of Venice, it’s no wonder Italy is among the most sought-after destinations for 2025. As dreamy as Vespa rides through cobbled lanes and lemon gelato may sound, traveling to Italy rarely doesn’t come with exorbitant costs: as the …
There’s nothing quite like sitting down for some coffee in a piazza bordered by ocher-colored buildings dating back centuries, strolling narrow alleys to the chime of church bells, or getting lost in the secret passageways of a castle. Spring is fast approaching, and soon enough, Europe will be relatively warm to explore again. As temperatures …
If you’re a U.S. citizen who has had it with the incendiary world of politics, regardless of where you stand, not to mention the high cost of living across most urban centers, you might be thinking whether now isn’t the time to contemplate a move to Europe, but where? After all, moving abroad isn’t as …