Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that Americans will need to apply for a new travel permit to travel to 29 European countries starting in 2026 (you can see the full list here). Called the ETIAS, this new document is what we call an online travel authorization, and it essentially functions as an e-visa: …

If you’re planning on flying across the pond this fall, you’ve probably been taken aback by the dramatic increase in prices, as well as reports crowds that would once subside once the high season was over are simply not going away. Europe is now busy year-round, and it’s becoming increasingly harder to happen upon great …

From 2025, Europe will introduce its Entry Authorization System, commonly shortened to ETIAS, that will require Americans to require permission in advance, and pay a 7 euro entry fee to fly to Europe. Before you rush down to the comment section in rage, we suggest you read this accompanying article thoroughly to understand what an …

Home to an unprecedented number of historical sites, from ancient Roman arenas to towering Gothic churches to beautiful medieval towns still surrounded by 15th-century walls, Europe is likely to be on your radar this summer, particularly if you’re keen on a cultural getaway. Now, if you’re already sold on the idea of crossing the pond …

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 …

Old Town strolls and soft gelato is the perfect recipe for summer, and everyone wants a taste of it, but in all of Europe’s top tourist destinations, soaking up all the ancient culture comes with a crippling price, be it overpriced hotels, surging crowds, or even anti-tourist sentiment. Venice is requiring certain visitors to pay …

If you’ve been planning a Eurotrip this summer but you’re suddenly taken aback by how expensive hotels are—not to mention the crowds that have already started forming—you may be wondering whether there are cheaper alternatives to the popular France-Italy-Spain trio. We’re glad to report you don’t necessarily need to break the bank to soak up …

Taking into account its cross-border connectivity, high levels of safety, cafe culture, inestimable cultural value, and more recently, the introduction of visas that allow them to stay longer, it’s no surprise digital nomads are flocking into Europe. Despite the successful reinvention of countless countries as workcation hubs, the best European region for being a remote …

Europe is always on travelers’ minds. With more train routes launching, traveling by rail has become one of the most exciting. Some European countries are trying to outdo each other with unlimited passes at insanely cheap prices, while some trains have been here for decades and nobody seems to know about them. Sure, it would …

I’m not sure about you, but I’m growing increasingly chary of flying: unless it’s some remote Greek island you can only get to flying, you can count on me to avoid airports like the plague: Not only is going through security and potentially emptying out my carefully packed bag one of my biggest pet peeves, …

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. …

Now that Europe’s border curbs have been fully lifted, Americans are returning in droves to the continent. The only downside to the resumption of normality? The crowds are back, and all of Europe’s tourist hotspots are not only awash with tourists but facing huge price surges. Fortunately for crowd-wary travelers and those looking to experience …