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 …

We said affordable. It’s not Italy and its glitzy Amalfi Coast, not Spain and its sun-drenched Costa Del Sol, and certainly not Greece and its overpriced, jam-packed Cycladic islands: the Mediterranean treasure stealing all the limelight right now is Tunisia. Straddling the ancient sea, it officially tallied 10 million visitors in 2024 for the first …

I remember not that long ago, Ukraine was one of the only countries in the world open to tourism restriction-free. Of course, it was a very different world back then, what with the health crisis raging on, and all those crazy, complicated border rules in place. While most of Europe shut itself off completely to …

Looking for a lesser-known vacation hotspot with outstanding natural beauty, rich culture, and diverse wildlife?   Belize is often overlooked in favor of its much bigger and more popular neighbor, Mexico. But to miss Belize would be a big mistake.   Belize has the same ancient Mayan background as Mexico and has a stunning Caribbean …

Have you been dreaming of cobbled towns frozen in medieval times, hilltop castles that look as if they could belong in a Disney storybook––except they’re the real deal––and all those world-class museums you could visit? Europe sounds like a great idea in 2025, especially with the host of nonstop flights launching from America to new, …

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations, and rightly so: traversed by canals and packed with historical monuments, it boasts cultural wealth like no other. If we’re to disregard the (usually) gloomy weather, it would be the perfect city break, were it not for the millions of tourists that flock to its Red Light …

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 …

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, …