When you think of Germany in the fall, you probably think of Munich!   Huge crowds descend on the city to enjoy the famous Oktoberfest celebration.   But there is another German region where you can enjoy locally brewed beers as well as iconic attractions and world-famous spas this fall.   Tourism in Baden-Wurttemberg is …

With its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is likely to be on your radar for a future trip to Europe. Something tourists often fail to take into account when planning a visit, however, is how crowded and expensive …

When you think of the most quintessentially British city, you probably think of London. But as a proud Brit I promise you that there are other, equally fascinating, cities to explore.   York is a city that was also established by the Romans and boasts fascinating historical attractions but without the stress of navigating London. …

Portugal has had a record-breaking summer. And its popularity looks to continue well into the fall.   But while the country as a whole has welcomed huge numbers of visitors, one destination in particular has shone as a tourism star this year.   Enter Portimao.   According to the Portugal Institute of National Statistics, Portimao …

Venice is full! Or at least that’s what we’re hearing from their tourism board, which is introducing several schemes to reduce overtourism, including entry charges for the city.  So where could you go instead? I suggest Bruges!   Bruges, in Belgium has just been named the best European city to visit by train. But it offers …

Heading to Italy this fall? You may have been surprised to find prices in Rome and other tourism hotspots have not necessarily dropped as expected post-summer––nor have crowds dissipated as they normally would. Due to the record-breaking heat, a growing number of travelers is now actively avoiding July when planning a visit, so don’t fly all the …

The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn’t. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates, the Catalonian hub no longer feels like the welcoming city it once was. …

Paris is the city of love, right? Perhaps not anymore!  And the good news is that American travelers won’t have to go far to visit the world’s new most romantic destination.   A new study of American travelers conducted by Talker Research found that Maui in Hawaii was voted as the new top romantic travel …

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 …

Lisbon is one of the world’s most sought-after digital nomad destinations, owing to its pleasant weather, rich culture, and thriving expat scene. However, there’s no denying that there’s growing animosity among locals toward foreigners. Reports that Lisbon natives are fed up with digital nomads—–which they perceive to have strongly contributed to the worsening housing crisis—–have been around …

Postcard-ready villages bestriding volcanic peaks, blue-dome churches, and a millennia-old caldera backed by azure seas: there’s many a reason why tourists keep flocking to Santorini year after year after year. Yes, it is gorgeous, and yes, sunsets up Oia Castle do feel magical, but elbowing your way through a dense crowd to get up there …

For a number of years now, Europe has been touting the release of a digital travel permit, or in technical terms, an ETIAS, that would apply to all Americans flying to the continent. From 2021 up until now, it’s been delayed more times than we can count. Though some news outlets reported earlier this year …