With the end of the school holidays and the cooling of the weather, those who have been saving every penny to splurge on an off-season vacation will begin narrowing down their options for destinations for the upcoming season. If this applies to you, you should know possibilities are truly endless, and you could never exhaust …
Ever since borders reopened and international travel resumed restriction-free, flight prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, an upward trend that began in early 2022 and that is likely to continue well into late 2023, to the dismay of budget travelers. They were particularly high over summer in response to the soaring demand when millions of …
Demand for solo trips is reaching all-time highs, indicating that most of us are moving away from the idea that traveling is exclusively a group activity. Still, solo travel can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with tourists fearing for their safety once they find themselves in a foreign country whose customs and unwritten …
The luminous neon glow of Tokyo, the ancient temples and pagodas of Kyoto, the mouthwatering street food of Osaka – Japan is a destination that has something for everyone. The ‘land of the rising sun’ is an enchanting country for curious travelers thanks to its iconic sights, friendly people, world-leading transport, and unique cuisine. However, …
Asia is exploding in popularity again now that most of the continent has let go of its strict health-related entry policies and burdensome visa requirements. Americans – and all Westerners – are once again being welcomed with open arms, and the travel trends don’t lie: From the continent’s Western Anatolian peninsula in Turkiye, to the …
Europe may have been the star of the summer, but Asia is stealing the spotlight for the fall. U.S. travelers are already heading to Asia in droves as the region makes a spectacular comeback, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In the face of high flight prices and crowded destinations, bucket list vacations …
More women are traveling the world solo today than ever before. Over 70% of travel experts say that women are more likely than men to travel alone, while nearly 3 in 4 American women have already taken a solo trip. Best of all, those numbers only keep growing! Solo female travel is more than just …
Whether you’re a nomad or just want to get away for a week or so, the list of solo travel destinations is endless. Solo travel has sky-rocketed in the past year and has become a popular pastime for adventurers looking to visit new countries. There are many factors to consider when choosing a place to …
Japan is famous for its springtime cherry blossoms, colorful autumn days, and crisp snow-capped mountains in the winter, but summer is its best-kept secret. While most summer travelers picture dreamy beaches and charming European towns for their vacation, there are many benefits to discovering other less popular destinations during this time of year. With fewer …
Traveling alone can be incredibly rewarding and enriching. Solo travelers are able to travel at their own pace, explore without sticking to anyone’s schedule but their own, and meet new people as they go along. One of the only real downsides of traveling alone is that you have to be more safety conscious throughout your …
Lao Tzu once said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” Let’s be real, though. Lao Tzu didn’t have to deal with 2023’s skyrocketing flight prices and travel boom. Travelers are planning bigger and more expensive trips than ever this year – and rightfully so. Multi-country adventures, wellness-focused activities, and …
Few places in the world are as wonderfully unique as Japan. Understandably, many visitors from the U.S., Europe, and beyond take a wrong turn or two when dropped in a culture so different to their own. That said, no one wants to be the stereotypical clueless tourist. Here are the five biggest mistakes travelers are …