Heading to Europe this summer but still haven’t fully planned out your itinerary? Chances are you’re a bit taken aback by the rising prices, from once-inexpensive Portugal all the way to Croatia, which has long lost its status as the “affordable alternative to Italy.” But there’s still hope for the budget-conscious traveler. If you love …

If you’re planning on visiting Italy this summer, chances are you’re picturing Rome and its majestic Colosseum, Venice with its winding canals, or maybe the Amalfi Coast and its pastel-hue towns, not a lesser-known Bari. Located in Puglia, an underrated region in the heel of the ‘boot’, Bari has all the Old World allure and …

Love it or hate it, Croatia is a success story like no other. From war-ravaged in the 90s, to Europe’s hottest summer destination, it is shattering every record in sight: in 2024, it recorded over 21.3 million arrivals, a 4 percent increase over an already-historic preceding year, and it’s expected to grow further in 2025. …

As we reported earlier this year, the Riviera Express, which connects the city of Rome to the French Mediterranean metropolis of Marseille, is finally launching this summer, with seasonal service set to start on July 4, running through August 30. Beyond Rome and Marseille, however, the train is calling at a number of dreamy coastal destinations that …

We all dream of that perfect European summer trip. But let’s be honest, the reality can often mean paying a fortune just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the sweltering heat. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The secret is finding the spots where summer isn’t the problem, but the entire point. We’re talking about …

We’re right in the midst of a European Railway Renaissance, and for the train lovers out there, every new train launch is a reason to celebrate: Call it nostalgia for a Golden Age when people used to travel slowly without a pressing urge to be at a particular place, at a particular time, or simply …

With its faraway fairytale castles, cobbled towns that look frozen in a 15th-century snapshot, and unmatched cultural allure, it’s no wonder Europe is at the top of the bucket list for most Americans flying abroad this summer. While most will be flocking to cities like London, Paris, and Rome, a sizable minority has been craving …

Picturesque pebbly beaches straddling azure bays (with what’s probably an ancient castle or Roman ruin in the background), soft lemon gelato, and blood-orange-tinged sunsets: There’s nothing quite like a European summer, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve been saving up for months for that idyllic Transatlantic getaway in July-August. But then again, there’s the fact …

If you’re dreaming of sun-drenched beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant city life, but also fancy being a bit ahead of the curve, you’re in luck. A brand-new report from ForwardKeys has just landed, and it’s spilling the beans on which European hotspots are seeing the biggest surge in popularity for the upcoming summer season. Forget …

Long gone are the days you could pack your bags, grab your passport, and jet off to Europe carefree, knowing you were headed to a low-risk, largely crime-free continent: The Old Continent is no longer what it once was 20 or even 10 years ago, and whether it’s issues stemming from irregular border crossings or …

Home to Blanche ‘choras’ that cling vertiginously to cliff-sides, and picture-ready blue dome churches, it’s no wonder Santorini is one of the most popular European summer getaways. If only Greece’s most picturesque island weren’t so incredibly crowded, and overnights in those iconic cave hotels with swim-up suites wouldn’t cost thousands of euros a night… But hey, …

Home to world-renowned city breaks like Madrid and Barcelona, a vibrant culture dating back millennia, and coastal resorts like Ibiza and Mallorca, Spain continues to reign supreme as one of the most popular destinations across the pond. Beyond the usual summer hotspots, however, there’s a lesser-known island breaking all sorts of tourism records lately, and …