With Greece expecting a record number of tourists this season, these are some of the best beach destinations where you can escape the crowds during the summer. We’ve all seen photos of dreamy Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini filling our social media feeds, but you don’t always see the full truth behind these pictures. …

Home to world-renowned landmarks like the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Milan Duomo, not to mention the incredible cuisine and culture, Italy is perhaps the most dreamed-of destination for American travelers crossing the pond. It may seem as if no stone has been left unturned here—Italy is one of the most coveted …

With its UNESCO-protected canals and libertarian social scene, Amsterdam is a bucket list summer destination, but perhaps not if you’re on a shoestring budget, traveling on under $50 a day, or feel uneasy in crowded spaces: It is one of the busiest tourist hotspots in Europe, with downtown hotels, if there are any left to …

We’ve all heard the stories about European cities getting so overcrowded that local governments are taking measures to actively limit the insane number of visitors pouring into their streets during these chaotic summer crowds. By default, some of the world’s most coveted landmarks have gotten too popular for their own good, with travelers constantly complaining …

Like The Jeffersons, Spain is ‘movin’ on up’ in 2024. It was recently announced that the mega-popular country had overtaken the United States. No, not like that. We still get to hear two octogenarians duke it out at the podium this month in the all-too-talked-about bid for the White House. Oh, joy! Point being Spain …

Spain is one of the hottest destinations this summer with a record-setting level of crowds. It seems like everyone who’s planning a European summer trip is heading to Spain. And while sunny hotspots like Costa del Sol and Ibiza can be a good time, they’re not so fun when you’re having to deal with huge …

While European destinations like London, Paris, and Rome remain the most popular for this summer, these are the destinations that are currently trending with American travelers. The travel booking platform Hopper just released a new report with the top European destinations of the summer, including those that are now surging in popularity. From Mediterranean beaches …

Have you been planning on traveling to Europe sometime soon, but the high temperatures of Spain, the risk of wildfires across Greece, and the mass tourism in Italy somehow put you off? This might be the hottest, busiest summer in years, but there remains a safe haven in the heart of the Old Continent where …

Home to a dramatic nature and mountainous areas of outstanding beauty, Switzerland is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but to the average traveler who’s on a budget of under $1,000 per week, it’s just too expensive to visit. A one-week stay in a hotel anywhere in Switzerland, whether it’s a big city …

Ibiza is known for its vibrant nightlife and diverse music scene, including performances by famous DJs like David Guetta and rows upon rows of upscale holiday villas and high life, but in all fairness, I didn’t love it all that much. Yes, the weather is lovely in July, and I truly doubt there’s a better …

Summer is here, and if you’re planning on crossing the pond this season for walks down cobbled streets, gelato in hand, and early evening swims in the sunset golden-tinged Mediterranean, Spain is likely to be at the top of your list. Famous for its ancient heritage, sandy beaches and vibrant Hispanic culture, the Iberian country …

As much as I love Venice and its romantic canals, Paris with the elegant Haussmann cityscape, and Barcelona’s unique mixture of medieval heritage and 21st-century boldness, mixing with the surging crowds threatening to overwhelm these cities is definitely not my idea of fun. Europe is dealing with a serious overtourism issue, and it’s no surprise …