Long gone are the days when Albania could be described as a hidden gem of Europe. Between the surging crowds seen in Ksamil this summer and the long-anticipated opening of a brand new airport in Vlorë, the Balkan nation is undergoing a much-deserved Tourism Renaissance. That being said, it’s not like all of Albania’s secret …

Summer 2025 may already be history, but if you’ve been saving all year and are still dreaming of sun-soaked Mediterranean shores and an idyllic getaway across the pond, here’s where you can catch the last few streaks of sunshine… without the crazy crowds: If you’re Roman Empire-obsessed, and your personal idea of fun is exploring …

You probably never thought you’d be seeing ‘Albania’ and ‘most popular’ in the same sentence, yet here we are: From Europe’s underdog and best-kept secret, with just over 4 million tourists a year back in 2015 (most of which were returning Albanians or neighboring Kosovars), Albania is now visited by an average of 12 million, and it …

Unfortunately, not all of Europe is no longer the peaceful, prosperous continent we once knew. As tourists have learned in recent years, sometimes the hard way, stepping out at night in poorly-lit areas, or carrying valuable pieces of jewelry can sometimes cost you dearly, if not your physical integrity, and more and more, certain European …

Dreaming of a picture-perfect, Mamma Mia-coded summer, with plenty of island-hopping, whitewashed towns topped with blue-dome churches, and all the souvlaki you can eat? Unless you have a big budget and a desire to go on a splurging spree, maybe you’ll want to steer clear of Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, and the like: gorgeous as they …

Although not often discussed in American circles, Antalya is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most popular destinations. Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, perhaps the most overlooked part of the world-famous basin, it is exactly what should come to your mind when we reiterate, as we have been for years, that Turkey is so much more …

Love it or hate it, Croatia is a success story like no other. From war-ravaged in the 90s, to Europe’s hottest summer destination, it is shattering every record in sight: in 2024, it recorded over 21.3 million arrivals, a 4 percent increase over an already-historic preceding year, and it’s expected to grow further in 2025. …

Whitewashed villages clinging to steep cliffsides, stone-paved pathways that lead to blue dome churches, and of course, beach clubs galore: There’s many a reason why you’d want to join the masses in Santorini this summer, and hey, we get it: overtourism aside, it truly is beautiful, so if this is something you’ve got your heart …

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, chances are countries like France, Italy, and Spain are at the top of your bucket list, and tried-and-true as they may be, we get it. Nothing screams ‘idyllic’ quite like some good old village-hopping down the French Riviera, eating soft lemon gelato in a stone-cut town in Tuscany, …

When you think of a European city break, it’s probably Paris and its grand Haussmann-era boulevards, London’s skyscraper-lined Thames riverfront, or maybe Milan’s glamorous feel and haute cuisine that come to mind, not an offbeat Sarajevo. In fact, you might be wondering where that even is. The (much) overlooked capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a …

Croatia is a country of many islands- over 1,000 to be somewhat exact- and you’re likely to have heard of a trendy Hvar, an up-and-coming alternative to Ibiza, the resort-filled Krk at some point, or the idyllic Brač and its white-pebble beaches at some point.  Croatian islands are nowhere near Greece’s level of popularity, but …

When you think of an idyllic European life, with Vespa rides, blood-orange sunsets, soft pistachio ice cream, and lounging for hours on a scenic beach, feet caressed by the warm Mediterranean, Italy, Croatia, or Greece probably come to mind. But what if we told you there’s a lesser-known spot most Americans haven’t been to yet, …