How is it possible nearly 12 million people visit a place you’ve likely never heard of each year? The same way we all have our beloved secret getaways close to home, the same goes for Asia. Travelers have been enjoying idyllic escapes to South Korea’s lesser-known paradise for years. Seoul is always abuzz and thrilling …

Phuket is one of the multitude of popular destinations across the globe dealing with overtourism concerns, even being named the ‘most crowded‘ destination in the world. Bangkok is a bustling city that can handle hordes of tourists, but Phuket is an island with only so much space to accommodate and maintain a certain level of …

Marseille has long been a grand escape into France’s paradisal Côte d’Azur, but what piqued my interest in booking a trip here was famed chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain’s glowing reviews of the place years ago. That’s always stuck with me how someone who has seen most of world narrowed down Marseille as a …

Portland remains on the brink of busting out as one of the East Coast’s premier getaways. Given its location nestled in the corner of the Northeast, it still seems like a faraway land for those who overlook this delightful city brimming with red-brick rows of shops and eats amongst seaside serenity. Although Maine is known for its …

Florida tends to steal the spotlight when it comes to premiere beach vacations, but it’s time to take the spotlight back and allow their southern neighbors to take center stage. If anywhere in the South has a claim to fame for white sand beaches aside from Florida, it’s Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Shores, but that’s no …

I’ve always been partial to a Greek beach getaway and after years of exploring almost all of the country’s many, many sunny hubs I’ve become somewhat of an expert, too. I’ve seen everything from the white stone houses of Santorini to the (in my opinion, overhyped) beaches of Mykonos, but this summer, some of my …

Oddly enough, spring brings both families and rowdy ‘Spring Breakers’ to Florida’s pristine beaches while summer sees an invasion of seemingly every walk of life. September is when the crowds begin to dwindle, but it is Florida after all… Finding your quiet space on a nice beach in this state is no easy feat, regardless …

When you think of Wisconsin, your first thoughts may be beer, cheese, sports, and cold winters. Maybe even all of the above wrapped up in one like the Green Bay Packers. In other words, pretty islands may not come to mind as the perfect island getaway is typically synonymous with the Caribbean. Well, as unusual …

Greece, Portugal and Spain may be more popular island getaways, but why not France? Many vacationers opt for the famous French Riviera and it’s not only Hollywood’s elite attending the world-renowned Cannes Film Festival. Between Marseille, Nice, Cannes, and among many others forming a treasure trove of paradisal beaches dotting the scenic coastline. Located just …

Spain, Greece, Italy, and yes, Croatia, have become the go-to’s in Europe for vacationers expecting the best of the best for sun and sand. Summer is here, which means you have surely already scoured the internet for your European beach getaway. Hordes of travelers will invade Croatia’s stunning coastlines, but no more than the eye-popping …

Forget the Caribbean?! Yeah, we said it. Between spotty sargassum and possible hurricanes, there are other stunning beaches to hit up without needing to pack a passport. Florida may see some crazy headlines, but it’s actually a really fun place to visit. It’s not only Orlando and Miami either; the state is teeming with gorgeous …

Summertime is the perfect time to check off your bucket-list destinations, but oftentimes, you’re not alone. When it comes to iconic countries like Italy, it’s all but guaranteed Rome, Venice, and the stunning Amalfi Coast will be jam-packed with tourists. On the bright side, this gives you the excuse to try something new and give …