Believe what you want about mainstream news’ portrayal of London’s dodginess nowadays, but I can attest it’s an incredible city to visit. It’s dual-filled with the exciting attractions you’ve seen on TV and some underrated regions that will leave you gobsmacked. One thing about London is undeniable, however – the place is constantly buzzing! From …

Romania is not the first destination that comes to mind when Americans plan a trip to Europe. It doesn’t have a world-renowned monument like France’s Eiffel Tower, nor does it boast year-round warmer temperatures like Andalusia in Spain. On the other hand, the Eastern country is known for its Dracula associations, well-preserved medieval castles that …

From an underrated gem to one of Europe’s most-visited cities, Lisbon is overflowing with tourists in 2024, from the once-quiet hilly streets of Alfama down to the harbor-facing Praça do Comércio, now a bustling central square as busy as Venice’s Piazza San Marco. Though it’s a world-class cultural destination, Portugal’s capital has officially become one of the …

France is among the most visited countries in the world, having hosted over 100 million guests in 2023 alone––I live in Paris myself, and let me tell you, it feels incredibly busy year-round, whether it’s the Olympics or not, summer or winter. Despite being ultra-popular, France is not exactly cheap to travel to. Consumer prices …

Normalcy is boring! The world is made to be explored, and there are so many amazing destinations waiting to be discovered. While millions of vacationers pour into Cancun, Paris, and New York City, among other iconic cities, there are other incredible off-path destinations calling your name. Sometimes we wrongfully assume certain places are challenging to …

If you’ve been dreaming of picturesque towns that look as if they’ve been plucked out of a fairytale book, Roman ruins with origins lost to the passing of time, and alfresco dinners and wine as the sun sets over azure waters, Italy is likely to be on your bucket list this year. As great as …

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, …

Though it’s often considered one of Europe’s friendliest countries, owing to its hospitality and warm Hispanic culture, Spain has been rocked by a number of anti-tourism protests lately. Locals in the popular resort island Tenerife have even told visitors to ‘go home’. Some Spaniards believe overtourism is to blame for their rising living costs, and …

Latvia might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of where to go for your next trip to Europe, but this beautiful and underrated country really should be on your radar. I just returned from a hosted trip to Latvia, and I was blown away by all that this destination …

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 …

Spain is one of the hottest destinations this summer with a record-setting level of crowds. It seems like everyone who’s planning a European summer trip is heading to Spain. And while sunny hotspots like Costa del Sol and Ibiza can be a good time, they’re not so fun when you’re having to deal with huge …

It’s easy to choose Paris, Barcelona, or even Iceland, as your next European adventure, but these destinations are often jam-packed with tourists. Choosing an off-path destination can be tricky. You don’t want to make the wrong decision and waste your time and hard-earned money. It’s hard to say Europe is ever a bad idea, except …