I love hopping on a flight to the old world as much as anyone. But these days, the second the wheels touch down in Europe, the reality of modern travel hits hard. Major hubs like Rome, Paris, and Barcelona are absolutely crushed by crowds right now, and fighting for elbow room just to take a …

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month or so, chances are you’ve come across the horror stories coming out of Europe lately. As in, the long, snaking wait lines starting at security and extending all the way to the exterior of the terminal building. They all have one main culprit: the …

Booking a European summer getaway used to be as simple as picking a spot on the map, but the reality of traveling in 2026 requires a different strategy. While travelers are all chasing that perfect historic plaza or alpine horizon, the reality is that the “safety” of a destination now depends as much on digital …

Who’s feeling lucky?! 🍀 One rapidly growing southern city must feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. Not known as a major hub, and largely kept hush-hush as an underrated capital, you might think North Carolinians typically have to fly out of Charlotte for anywhere requiring a passport. But Aer Lingus opted to give Charlotte the …

Last year, the European Union took Americans by surprise when it started rolling out a new Entry-Exit System (EES) that involves fingerprinting all foreign visitors to ensure they comply with visitor rules. For context, as a tourist, you only get 90 days (out of any 180-day period) across the border-free Schengen Area, which comprises most …

There’s no point sugarcoating it: whether you like it or not, America’s reputation in Europe isn’t exactly glowing right now. From the ever-so-often diplomatic rifts, to U.S. tourists reporting not feeling welcome across a number of European cities (fancy getting chased down the calle by a water-pistol-wielding Catalan, anyone?) and of course, the mounting piles …

Like Emily Jane Cooper, I’m one of the lucky few millennials who call Paris home. I may not exactly share the love for matcha drinks or the designer wardrobe, but just like that Netflix heroine, I do get around like a pro. Europe’s my backyard, and exploring the Old Continent is a piece of cake …

You probably grew up listening to stories about how Western Europe is the pinnacle of human development: safe and clean streets, an abundance of resources, beautiful architecture, and, of course, a fascinating culture. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe was the ‘bad cousin’, always fighting wars, decades behind in growth, and in a permanent communist chokehold—but oh, how …

Better than Dublin? According to the Irish Star, that’s what some tourists are raving about after their recent trip to one of Ireland’s biggest surprises. If you have had the chance to visit Dublin before, you’ve likely been in the midst of the city’s bustle.You know…people scurrying around trying to make it to work on …

Planning a trip to Ireland in the near future? We’ll take a wild guess and say a trendy Dublin is probably high on your bucket list, are we right? Home to the Guinness Storehouse, a vibrant pub scene, and the scenic River Liffey, Ireland’s capital is often the first stop for travelers touching down in …

It’s no longer news at this point that Europe will start fingerprinting Americans and charge them for authorization to travel. Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that, from October 12, the new biometric scans will start, so if you’re heading across the pond this fall, be prepared to take off your gloves. On top of that, from late …

Galway is one of those places that instantly feels alive. From the moment I arrived, I was drawn in by the energy—street musicians playing everything from traditional Irish to indie rock, the hum of conversation spilling out of pubs, and the salty breeze coming off the Atlantic. It’s a city that doesn’t need to try …