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 …

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 …

CNN just claimed “overtourism” was the buzzword of 2024, but just because the calendar has flipped to 2025 doesn’t mean that’s going to change. Not to be biased, but perhaps the 2025 buzzword will be “off-path” since more travelers are seeking out alternatives to steer clear of fellow tourists and locals up in arms who …

You’re probably thinking winters in Europe are all about cobbled towns enveloped in mist, cozy Christmas Markets, and snow-clad landscapes, and while that’s certainly true for Prague, Edinburgh, and the like, this hidden island doesn’t seem to have got the memo. As a matter of fact, it seems like it’s forever stuck on spring, with …

The revival of trains for tourism shows no sign of stopping. Now, two of Europe’s most popular and iconic cities will finally be connected by direct train again.   For the first time in two years, there will be a direct train service between Paris and Milan. Two beautiful and culturally rich cities that are …

It seems like everyone wants to be in Europe in the summertime, and that high demand usually leads to high prices.   But it is possible to visit Europe during peak season without breaking the bank, and you can even do it with the convenience of an all-inclusive package.   All-inclusive resorts are my guilty …