Many think of Mykonos as the quintessential Greek island getaway: It is popular for a reason, as it ticks all the boxes for what makes a summer destination great, from the paradisaical beaches to the picture-perfect villages to the buzzing social scene—if you’re the kind to stay up for some late-night bar crawling, you’ll certainly find …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning tower of Pisa, not to mention all the gorgeous alpine nature and scenic coastline, it’s no wonder Italy is the most visited country in the world at the minute. Don’t trust us, trust the numbers. Culturally-rich, and insanely-popular as it …

France is the most visited country in the world, hosting over 100 million tourists annually, and needless to say, a majority of those will be touching down in Paris, drawn to its sparkling Eiffel Tower, romantic Montmartre backstreets, and high culture. With all the reputation it has to live up to as the French capital, …

The country of over 6,000 islands, surrounded by the teal-colored waters of the Aegean Sea and boasting a rich ancient heritage, Greece is one of the hottest destinations to visit this year, both literally and figuratively, with one (huge) caveat: Santorini, Mykonos and the like are all succumbing to mass tourism, and between the surging …

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 …

Heading to Italy this fall? You may have been surprised to find prices in Rome and other tourism hotspots have not necessarily dropped as expected post-summer––nor have crowds dissipated as they normally would. Due to the record-breaking heat, a growing number of travelers is now actively avoiding July when planning a visit, so don’t fly all the …

Even if you’ve never laid eyes on it before, you can probably easily describe Santorini with precision: we all know it for the whitewashed, cliffside houses, caldera hotels with outdoor plunge pools overlooking the Aegean… and the crowds. Oh, the crowds. We won’t lie to you: Greece’s most famous Cycladic gem is indeed gorgeous, but …

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 …

Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it’s been actively signaling to tourists they are no longer welcome for some years now: From significant increases in the tourist tax to widespread anti-visitor protests to the extent that some of …

Postcard-ready villages bestriding volcanic peaks, blue-dome churches, and a millennia-old caldera backed by azure seas: there’s many a reason why tourists keep flocking to Santorini year after year after year. Yes, it is gorgeous, and yes, sunsets up Oia Castle do feel magical, but elbowing your way through a dense crowd to get up there …

If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their centuries-old charm and offer …

We’re not sure about you, but we can’t seem to get the idea of Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets or lounging on a fine-pebble beach hugged by crystal-clear waters out of our minds lately. The Mediterranean is calling, and this summer, we plan on answering it. There’s just one slight… problem. The Med is huge, …