Famous for their warm hospitality, Slavic culture, generous visa policies and cheaper prices, the Balkans have emerged as a safe haven for digital nomads in recent years, and indeed, if you’re a Europhile keen on making those dollars stretch further, this is where you should be headed. Europe is not exactly known for being a …

Summertime is coming in hot and beaches far and wide are in high demand. Oftentimes, Americans book a beach vacay in Mexico without skipping a beat, but many of us seek more adventure to make better use of our passports. That’s where Europe comes in. Coast to coast and country to country, there’s perhaps no …

Europe seems to be on every American’s radar this summer, with world-famous destinations like Barcelona, Paris and Rome all leading booking trends, with one slight caveat. They’re all expecting the biggest crowds ever, not to mention the now-typical spike in prices. If you’re planning on crossing the pond over the next peak travel season but …

When you hear (or even think) of a European getaway, your mind probably goes – well, that sounds great and all, but it seems like it’s way out of my budget. And while for some places, that’s definitely true, Europe is far bigger and more diverse than what old-school travel magazines have led us to …

Europe seems to be every digital nomad’s playground these days, not only due to its diverse cultures and multiple options of countries but also its lower cost of living in some areas compared to much of the United States, impressive levels of safety, and higher quality of life. Sadly, across much of the continent’s well-known …

This month, the Schengen Area is bracing to welcome two additional members: Bulgaria and Romania, two countries that have been part of the European Union since 2007, but up until now, had not been granted access to the border-free zone. With accession set to take place on April 1, travelers are starting to question the …

Most of us trying to plan a European getaway this spring are struggling to find a place that is both intriguing and cheap. The continent’s biggest hubs have become too expensive for their own good, while more affordable towns and cities are often so small and off the beaten path that it’s hard to determine …

While Europe’s status as one of the most popular travel destinations on Earth hasn’t changed, there’s been a huge shift in the dynamics of the continent’s tourism industry, with old-school hubs garnering a reputation as tourist traps and smaller, lesser-known countries emerging as the region’s trendiest destinations. That’s exactly what the latest Statista report on …

Raise a hand who’s ever felt the urge to book an epicurean holiday to sunny Sicily, Jennifer Coolidge-style, after binging season two of White Lotus, or has dreamed of drinking champagne by the quayside with the Eiffel Tower for a view in the City of Lights, as seen on Emily in Paris? This cinematic imagery …

Europe is every digital nomad’s go-to destination for sampling culture and country-hopping over a short period of time. A well-connected continent, home to nations that are smaller than medium-size U.S. states, it is easy and convenient to explore, largely thanks to the Schengen Area, a passport-free zone encompassing 27 (soon to be 29) European countries. …

One of Europe’s greatest achievements, the Schengen Area allows travelers to country-hop around the continent typically without undergoing identity checks: going from Germany into France, then down to Italy, and east into Croatia, it’s almost as if you’re traveling domestically. It has greatly facilitated European integration, and it’s made international travel hassle-free for those vacationing …

In the biggest news to have come out of the Transatlantic travel sphere in maybe years, Americans will finally have a nonstop flight connection to Romania, one of Europe’s most beautiful countries and currently one of its trendiest. An Eastern European gem famous for its rich Transylvanian culture and association with vampires and the legend …