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 …

Home to Disney-like castles (except they’re the real deal), cobbled towns that almost don’t look real, and boasting an invaluable heritage dating back several millennia, Europe is on every traveler’s radar this summer, particularly culture-hungry Americans. Between France’s stately Belle époque cityscapes and all the Gaudí masterpieces scattered around Barcelona, it’s not like their options …

With the war that continues to rage in Ukraine, rising crime, illegal immigration and the threat of extremism now back to haunt numerous European countries, it’s only natural that travelers would be concerned about their safety crossing the pond. Europe remains a safe destination at large, but there’s no denying that major cities like London, …

Home to world-renowned landmarks like the Roman Colosseum, the canals of Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, not to mention its gorgeous coastline lapped by turquoise waters and award-winning cuisine, Italy is sure to feature on every culture buff’s bucket list. If you’re planning on traveling the length of the Italian peninsula this summer, and …

The country of 227 islands, home to some of the cleanest beaches bounded by some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean basin, Greece is bound to surge in popularity further this summer, especially now that more nonstop flights from the States have been added. If you’re thinking of popping ’round, but the prohibitive prices …

Famous for its rugged coastline, pastel-colored towns and beautiful sunsets, Amalfi is one of the trendiest holiday spots in Italy, but as anyone who’s been to Positano or Atrani will be able to confirm, it can be prohibitively expensive – not to mention ridiculously crowded. It is the busiest destination in Italy, and as new …

Italy is one of the top countries for Americans crossing the pond: it is home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the winding canals of Venice, the breathtakingly-beautiful cathedral of Milan and the list goes on, but not all Italian gems are getting half the praise they deserve. That is the case with Sardinia, an …

Europe is not your typical all-inclusive destination: unlike Mexico or the Caribbean islands, five-star, tout-compris resorts across the pond are not at the front of the tourism offer and can be rare to come upon, with prohibitive prices and more limited availability. On the other hand, they are the average American’s favorite way to unwind …

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From an overlooked cultural gem to a world-famous summer destination in only a small number of years, Dubrovnik is the city that best represents Croatia internationally right now: It’s become synonymous with ‘King’s Landing’ among Game of Thrones fans, and it seems to be on every Europe-bound traveler’s bucket list lately… result? The biggest crowds …

The land of fairytale castles, gorgeous cities with origins lost to time, and housing millennia-old treasures, Europe is the end goal of every culture buff this summer. While most travelers will be flocking to France, Spain, and Italy, there’s one medieval European country that remains largely overlooked. Unlike your usual sunny hotspots, it sees smaller …

With Italy’s pastel-colored towns, Spain’s lively Mediterranean cities, France’s stately architecture and England’s Old World charm, Europe is a huge continent with a diverse tourist offer. If you’re planning on crossing the pond this summer, all of those are likely to be on your radar already, but trust us, there’s a lot more you’re missing …