Add Thailand to the list for overtourism. Europe may hog the spotlight with their global gripes demanding to have their beloved hometowns back, but Thailand is no stranger to busy streets and jam-packed beaches either. Bangkok is and always will be a bustling city, but what may be surprising is the fact Phuket was recently …

When Americans daydream of their next island getaway, oftentimes, their vacation options boil down to the Caribbean or Hawaii. But, there’s a stunning island just as close, just as dreamy, and completely safe to visit despite lingering tales of mysterious mishaps. Now that December has arrived, many Americans are beginning to feel the chill of …

When it comes to Spain, you might be singing The Clash’s biggest hit to yourself: Should I Stay or Should I Go? On one hand, many of Spain’s most popular destinations are asking tourists to stay home, while other publications are hyping up those very places. Fodor’s recently published their annual ‘No’ list of places …

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 …