One of my favorite travel-related movies is Into The Wild, based on the true story of adventurer Chris McCandless looking to discover himself and the meaning of life in the wilderness of Alaska. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well as he ultimately meets his demise learning the hard life lesson, “happiness is only real when …
Planning on heading to Mediterranean Europe this summer, but France’s surging prices and the mass tourism in Italy keep putting you off? Maybe you’ve just been looking for that idyllic sunny break in all the wrong places: Tucked away in the Eastern side of the ancient sea, the resort city of Paphos, in the subtropical …
If you’re still looking for that next great place to explore this summer but feeling low on inspiration, you’ll be happy to learn that USA Today just released its long-awaited “Best Summer Destination 2024” awards. An expert panel nominated dozens of cities across the U.S., including traditional beachy hubs and inland retreats. Readers then voted …
With temperatures rising as we finally bid farewell to the darker winter months, you’re probably already wondering whether now’s time to plan your next international trip – well, take it from us: there’s no better season to travel than summer. It’s perfect weather, and if you’re keen on escaping the ordinary and embarking on a …
Out of all European destinations, Venice is perhaps the most sought-after among American tourists. Having featured extensively in the media and existing in our collective imagination as Italy’s magical city on water, it draws in millions of tourists every year. Sadly, Venice has been battling its own serious issues lately, and it seems to be …
Solo travel is one of the top trends of the post-pandemic scene. Now that border curbs have been lifted and the world has healed from the health crisis, everyone seems to have been bitten by the travel bug, making plans to go abroad even when they’re unaccompanied. Not all countries are ideal for solo travelers, …
Mediterranean Europe is back to being the world’s tourism playground now that air traffic is reaching pre-crisis levels, and more Americans are feeling the impetus to go abroad. It’s hardly shocking that the likes of France, Italy, Spain, and most recently Croatia are taking the lead in booking trends, seeing that they have always been …
Tourists are flying back to Europe in droves now that the continent’s doors have flung open and normality is fully reinstated for the first time in years, and while new visitor peaks are being reported all over the continent, the beautiful Balkan nation of Croatia is outperforming the rest in popularity. Already a trendy destination …
The rise of people flocking to foreign countries to work remotely has begun. More and more of us want the freedom to explore the world from a new place and to meet fellow nomads along the way. But with so many travelers working from their laptops now and nomad visas popping up left, right, and …
When you think of a summer destination, you may think of island hopping around Greece and its clear waters. European summers are becoming a trend with travelers each year, boosting prices substantially. With hoards of tourists flocking to the Greek Isles, lesser-known destinations are a treasure. With its impeccable views, friendly locals, and crystal-clear waters, …
Americans are flying to Europe in droves now that travel curbs have been lifted and the continent is again allowing unrestricted tourism, and the one thing they have in common? According to the Wall Street Journal, instead of the holiday classics, namely Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, they’re heading to lesser-known destinations other U.S. nationals, …
Summer is fast approaching, and now that Europe’s border restrictions have been lifted and Americans can once again enter the continent hassle-free, we expect the continent’s beaches to be packed with sunseekers come July. Being blighted by overtourism is not the only concern Europe’s coastal destinations have: other than dealing with crowding, they are facing …