With its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is likely to be on your radar for a future trip to Europe. Something tourists often fail to take into account when planning a visit, however, is how crowded and expensive …
Does the thought of a scorching 100°F heat, raging wildfires that every now and then lead to the evacuation of resort strips, and unsustainable mass tourism put you off visiting Southern Europe this summer? You’re not the only one: A growing number of travelers are actively avoiding Spain, France, Italy and the like, as visitor …
With temperatures rising dangerously across much of Europe this summer, reaching an unpleasant 100°F and higher in parts of Spain and Greece, demand for more Northerly destinations, where the heat isn’t as oppressive, keeps mounting. Previously ignored by sunseekers, Scandinavia, the Baltics and the British Isles are all rising as alternatives to the sun-scorched Mediterranean, …
With its UNESCO-protected canals and libertarian social scene, Amsterdam is a bucket list summer destination, but perhaps not if you’re on a shoestring budget, traveling on under $50 a day, or feel uneasy in crowded spaces: It is one of the busiest tourist hotspots in Europe, with downtown hotels, if there are any left to …
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 …
Few countries rely as heavily on American tourists as Gaelic heartland Scotland does: according to the latest report published by their national tourism organization, 9% more U.S. visitors have landed in the country compared to 2019. Additionally, Americans now make up a majority of foreign arrivals, and excluding other British nationals, they already surpass fellow …
Winter is coming, and with temperatures plummeting and the days getting darker and darker, we know you might already be thinking of your next sunny getaway – preferably somewhere in the warm, tropical Caribbean. If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, there’s truly no better place than Cancun and its glitzy resort zones. If …
Winter is fast approaching, and all around Europe, ornate decorations are going up, ice rinks are being installed in central squares, and that festive atmosphere is filling the air. If you’re taking a Transatlantic trip this upcoming season, I wouldn’t blame you for being unsure where to go, especially when European cities are known for …
There may be exceptions to this rule, but Europe is not a cheap destination for American travelers generally. Whether it’s the stronger euro, which has outpaced the dollar in recovery in recent months, or the elevated cost of flights and accommodation, setting aside some extra cash ahead of that long-anticipated ‘Eurotrip’, irrespective of the destination, …