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 …

Portugal has soared in popularity and is now a travel hotspot. But while Lisbon is heaving, there are still some places you can visit to escape the crowds.   The Azores are sometimes referred to as ‘the Hawaii of Europe’, and it takes just one glimpse at their lush greenery and incredible beaches to know …

Portugal has had a record-breaking summer. And its popularity looks to continue well into the fall.   But while the country as a whole has welcomed huge numbers of visitors, one destination in particular has shone as a tourism star this year.   Enter Portimao.   According to the Portugal Institute of National Statistics, Portimao …

Lisbon is one of the world’s most sought-after digital nomad destinations, owing to its pleasant weather, rich culture, and thriving expat scene. However, there’s no denying that there’s growing animosity among locals toward foreigners. Reports that Lisbon natives are fed up with digital nomads—–which they perceive to have strongly contributed to the worsening housing crisis—–have been around …

Winding navigable canals, picturesque fondamenti lined with pastel-hue buildings, and impossibly narrow alleys that lead to hidden piazzas with ornate fountains… there’s many a reason why you should visit the floating city of Venice. At the same time, there are many why you should avoid it altogether: Think of the jaw-dropping prices, with hotels in …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning Tower of Pisa––not to mention the incredible cuisine––Italy is easily one of the most popular destinations worldwide. That’s both a blessing and a curse, as regardless of the appreciation, visitation levels have reached unsustainable levels in recent years, to the …

For the first time in History, United Airlines will launch nonstop flights to the Algarve, a coastal region in southern Portugal famous for its sun-drenched beaches, medieval cities, and unspoiled nature. This will make the region far more accessible to American travelers. The Algarve is one of the trendiest summer destinations for Europeans, owing to its balmy …

With the rising cost of living back home, millions of Americans have got their eyes set on Europe––that’s particularly the case if they’re running an online business and are location-independent. Now that many European countries have loosened entry and stay regulations for digital nomads and have gone as far as launching visas that facilitate their …

While much of Europe is still in the throes of winter, digital nomads are constantly scoping out Europe for their next home base. There’s one loophole, however. Portugal’s paradisal Algarve region is one of the warmest in Europe, while much of the continent sees snow-blanketed streets transforming historic towns into wintry fairytale villages. There’s certainly …

Planning on heading to Europe soon for an early-season sunny getaway? We’ve got good news for you: across much of the southern half of the continent, temperatures will be summer-high starting from April, except… You guessed it, smaller crowds! If bumping into selfie-takers every step of the way and paying $12 for a bog-standard Limoncello …

Fairytale castles, ancient cities dating back to times immemorial, and beautiful architecture just about everywhere you look: Europe is calling, and it’s high time you answered. This year will be one of the most exciting ones for US-Europe travel yet, as not only is connectivity increasing between North America and the Old Continent, but a …

Europe is not everyone’s first pick for a sunny vacation in winter, and we can understand why: it’s primarily sought-after for the snowy landscapes, fairytale cobbled villages, and vibrant Christmas markets, but this is a continent with more geographical diversity than it gets credit for. Would you believe us if we told you there’s a …