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 …

Nothing complements an adventure across the pond quite like a train journey: imagine sinking cozily into your seat, sipping on your takeaway cappuccino, as you admire views of lush forests, medieval towns, and snow-capped mountains from the big panoramic windows. Europe is simply meant to be explored on rails, and lucky for us, quirky train …

Prague’s longstanding popularity shows no signs of abating. In 2024 the city welcomed more than 8 million visitors, which is a 9% increase when compared to 2023.   492,748 of those visitors came from the United States, meaning that the U.S. came in second place (behind Germany and above the UK) in the list of …

We’re not sure about you, but we can’t seem to get the idea of Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets or lounging on a fine-pebble beach hugged by crystal-clear waters out of our minds lately. The Mediterranean is calling, and this summer, we plan on answering it. There’s just one slight… problem. The Med is huge, …

No chain restaurant eyesores, no glitzy name-brand resorts, and certainly no curated nonsense taking away from its red-tiled townscape’s authentic charm and immaculate scenery. It’s rare to find a true hidden gem anymore, but that’s what I found in 2023 as I galavanted around Europe with no clear plans. Hearing the hype of Albania through …