Just last week, I was a guest at the marvelous Sofitel Villa Borghese, a true gem of Italy’s Accor portfolio. Besides a stellar service, one thing that sets it apart from thousands of other upscale hotels is the fact that it has partnered with some of the city’s best independent guides to offer guests more …

“Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.”“The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it.” Scouring the globe for a decade in search of a destination I could feel at complete ease as a solo female traveler; why had it taken me 30 years to touch down in this alluring Nordic city?  Arguably one …

Wild water ripples below, and a warm fall breeze stirs the trees surrounding Riksplan Park. For a city, there’s a calm stillness about it. I’m following a herd of locals on bicycles as they ride the paths over the many bridges connecting one part of the city to another. 35 countries later and all seasons …

2023 marked the first full year of restriction-less travel since the health crisis subsided. All of sudden, border curbs were lifted, discriminatory measures axed, and normality reinstated – across much of the globe – leading to an unsurprising surge in holiday bookings. Throughout the year that’s about to wrap up, we’ve seen demand for cultural …

Winter is coming, and with temperatures plummeting and the days getting darker and darker, we know you might already be thinking of your next sunny getaway – preferably somewhere in the warm, tropical Caribbean. If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, there’s truly no better place than Cancun and its glitzy resort zones. If …

As we begin looking ahead toward the new year, it’s only right to narrow down the best places to travel. Some will stick to the usuals of Paris, Cancun or a handful of Caribbean getaways. Others are saying “been there, done that” and want to find new awesome places to explore. Every travel publication and …

Greece is one of the hottest destinations in Europe this year… both figuratively and literally! According to a recent report, Greece has seen a record-breaking number of tourist arrivals from January through September of this year, beating the previous highs of 2019. This puts the Mediterranean country on track to set a new tourism record …

I’ve worked remotely as a digital nomad in many countries across Europe, but the following 4 destinations have been my favorites. These cities are perfect for digital nomads and remote workers who are looking for a place to base themselves for a few weeks to a few months (or longer.) All of these digital nomad …

Looking for the perfect winter getaway in Europe? Here’s why this trending region of Spain is the ultimate winter escape. Andalucía is a region in southern Spain that is currently breaking all-time tourism records. This sunny European hotspot is on track to finish the year with over 33 million tourists, a new high. And while …

Thinking of planning a trip to Europe this winter? These are the most popular destinations for American travelers right now! According to recent data from Allianz Partners, a travel insurance company, these are the top winter destinations in Europe for Americans. The data is based on trips booked from November 2023 through January 2024. Here …

For a majority of American travelers, Europe is best experienced as a sunny getaway. Scenic coastal drives, gelatos in Italy, Mediterranean sun-soaking, and long balmy afternoons exploring cobbled towns make up the perfect summer combo: why would you willingly opt for an off-season Transatlantic trip and have it any other way, right? Right…? Did You …

Being a digital nomad is more popular than ever. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, around 16.9 million Americans consider themselves digital nomads, more than double the number in 2019. To meet this demand, more than 50 countries now offer digital nomad visas that allow remote workers and self-employed people to live and work …