I once spent $800 a night on a caldera-view suite in the heart of Oia, Santorini’s trendiest town, because I simply didn’t know any better. While the room itself felt incredibly premium, and the fact that my outdoor plunge pool sat right at the foot of the world’s most famous blue dome did somehow make …

If you’re tired of the Parises and Barcelonas of the world, and you’ve been dreaming of a European getaway that doesn’t feel like every picture and every museum visit feels like standing in line for hours, I’ve got just the place for you. At the risk of sounding repetitive, I’ve been to over 40 European …

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a pretty offbeat destination as it is, but if you’re part of the 0.1% of Europe-bound American tourists who end up coming here, chances are it’s the national capital Sarajevo, or the bridge-famous Mostar where you’ll be headed. We’ve covered those Bosnian hotspots numerous times before, and though tourism has definitely …

Missed your Mediterranean beach window this year? Not all is lost. If you didn’t feel like splurging on a $1,000-a-night caldera-view villa in Santorini in July, and those round-trip tickets to Rome were a little too pricey to book last-minute, you don’t need to beat yourself up. There’s no time to mourn the Eurosummer that …

If you think Eurosummer’s over, think again: we may be on the brink of fall, but one of Europe’s warmest island destinations will still see average temps of 78°F, swim-ready warm seas, and long, balmy days well into October. Even better: as of this year, getting there no longer requires complicated layovers for Americans. You …

If you’ve arrived a little late to this year’s Eurosummer, you’re probably thinking lounging by the beach and going for early-evening dips in the Med is already off the table. But is it? We’re fast approaching fall, suuuure, but having been to over 40 European countries at this point, I’ve learned how to trick the …

Not Amalfi and its overpriced, celeb-frequented beach clubs. Nor Nice, anchored by the French Riviera and the jet-setting Cannes. Definitely not Mallorca, either: if anything, Spain’s Mediterranean hotspot is actively chasing tourists away. The fastest-growing Med destination right now is tucked away in the lesser-explored Balkan Peninsula, where it’s less about overpolished resorts and influencer-packed …

The Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower are absolutely bucket-list worthy, but fighting through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in 100-degree heat while paying twenty euros for a mediocre sandwich isn’t always how I want to spend my time and money. When I want a European escape that actually feels like a vacation, my wife Liz and I skip …

Your favorite expat is back. Having been to over 40 European countries, with only Belarus and a couple of tiny micro-nations left to tick off, I can safely attest that there’s no greater, more diverse, downright beautiful country than my beloved France. No, I’m not originally from here—Brazilian-Italian via Britain and Ireland—but there’s a reason …

Say goodbye to strict Ryanair baggage rules and navigating those confusing low-cost flights flying within Europe: Starting this upcoming winter, you’ll be able to travel between two of the Old Continent’s most iconic cities on a low-cost train with tickets starting from only $22, when historically, Eurostar fares have ranged between around $50 and $150. …

When you think of Portugal, chances are it’s the steep hills of Lisbon or the picturesque riverside in Porto that come to mind. They’re the country’s top two destinations, and the most obvious pick for first-time visitors craving a taste of Lusophone culture. However, they may not be the best pick if you’re averse to …

Tired of the Parises, Londons, Barcelonas of the world? This lesser-known Eastern European city you’ve probably never heard of offers $3 jugs of beer, safer streets than your usual Western hub, equally stunning architecture… and it won’t be long before it finally goes mainstream. Romania is a pretty underrated country as it is. In fact, …