Who hasn’t needed some “me-time”? America’s standard 40 hour work weeks can drive us all into the ground and sometimes we just need to let our minds and bodies play catch-up. Vacationing with friends or loved ones can be fun and all, but sometimes some alone time is just what the doctor ordered. Take it …
Summer is finally upon us, and all over Southern Europe, sweltering temperatures are expected: all over Iberia, crossing into Southern France, down at the Italian peninsula, and over in the Balkans, visitors should brace for record-breaking heat. If getting sunburned under 100 degrees isn’t your idea of fun—not to mention the surging crowds at Mediterranean …
It’s easy to reel off the names of European cities to add to your travel bucket list, but what if you are looking for somewhere a little different from the usual suspects like Paris, Rome, or Barcelona? Heading north could well be the answer you seek – more specifically, to the capital of Sweden. Stockholm …
Wild water ripples below, and a warm fall breeze stirs the trees surrounding Riksplan Park. For a city, there’s a calm stillness about it. I’m following a herd of locals on bicycles as they ride the paths over the many bridges connecting one part of the city to another. 35 countries later and all seasons …
Though all travelers crave a sense of thrill and adventure from time to time, safety is still a key factor to consider when choosing a destination, especially for those planning a trip overseas. When you’re so far away from home, knowing that you’re in a place that boasts low crime rates, political stability, and reliable …
Summer travel season is winding down, and while it seemed everyone was on vacation in Europe, the truth is the actual people stayed stateside for their summer vacation. The good news is that if you are one of the many who kept your Europe trip off the table until after summer, your time has come. …
Ever since borders reopened and international travel resumed restriction-free, flight prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, an upward trend that began in early 2022 and that is likely to continue well into late 2023, to the dismay of budget travelers. They were particularly high over summer in response to the soaring demand when millions of …
As the summer continues to heat up, crowds of tourists across Europe keep heading to popular hotspots such as Greece, Italy, and Portugal. With record numbers of visitors, crazy high temperatures, and travel headaches being reported everywhere you turn, it might be time to consider some less mainstream European countries to explore instead right now. …
Summer is upon us, and now that travel restrictions have been dropped and international travel has picked up pace, Americans will be heading to the airport en masse with one goal in mind: jetting off to the next trendy sunny spot. With multiple options at hand, and so many countries reinstating normality it’s hard to …
In preparation for what’s shaping up to be a historical year for travel now that international borders have reopened, New York will begin hosting flights to two gorgeous Scandinavian cities this spring. This will bring Americans closer to the Northern European territory. Interestingly, none of them are national capitals. 2023 will mark the first full …
Not even the latest woes affecting the aviation sector can stop United Airlines from fulfilling its ambitious post-Covid goals. In response to the current travel surge, the carrier is adding flights to 3 more European capitals, providing Americans with easier links to some of the world’s top city breaks. After Europe’s busiest airports, including London …
With Covid finally on course to become an endemic disease, and no longer a particularly worrying threat to public health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is making some important updates to its travel advisories. Now, six more countries have had their health risk levels downgraded, enjoying a new Level 2 status. Throughout …