Though we travelers like to think of ourselves as an independent-thinking bunch, the impact that social media has on our day-to-day choices, including our destination preferences, is undeniable. TikTok, in particular, has emerged as a key player in the industry when it comes to driving new trends. The billion-user platform recently released some pretty interesting …

TikTok is one of the best sources of travel inspiration. This short-form video platform is perfect for discovering new destinations and getting travel recommendations. The luggage storage company Bounce recently released a new TikTok Travel Index sharing the most popular destinations around the world according to TikTok. These destinations are the most-watched on TikTok based …

Love it or hate it, there is no denying the impact that social media has on almost every aspect of our lives today. One area that has seen a massive impact from social media is travel, with apps such as Instagram and TikTok shaping the way many of us travel, for better or worse.  With …

Now that the health crisis has subsided and the world has reopened for business as usual, all of the top global destinations are once again awash with tourists. From France’s gorgeous Mediterranean coast to Italy’s most iconic cities, overtourism is back to haunt the travel industry, so much so that these exact hotspots are now …

Spring break might be over but we’ve still got a while to go before spring itself is finished. For those in North America, the first official day of summer 2023 is June 21st, meaning you still have over 2 months of spring to enjoy (and/or get through), depending on where you are. The good news …

Traveling this year can be tricky. With rising gas prices, flights are becoming more expensive, and post-pandemic, everyone wants to go everywhere. Another big topic that is trending is overtourism. With places like Mykonos and Petra getting an influx of travelers, it’s taking away from what travelers want to do: get away. You can’t get …

If you’ve been dreaming of how to eat your way through cities, sip cocktails by the beach, and hike giant peaks – all while getting paid – we might have the answer for you. Blueground, a property rental company that offers short or long-term stays around the world, is in search of a TikTok creator …

If you are sitting comfortably on your paid airplane seat, right next to the window, and the woman next to you asks you to change seats to a middle seat in the back so her teenage son can be next to her, would you switch? TikTok user Surya Garg didn’t and raised the debate on …

Travel and social media go together like bread and butter. Some have gone so far as to pose the question, do you even travel if you don’t post about it? While today we have no shortage of social media options on which to share our trips, it’s obvious that the fastest-growing sharing platform is TikTok.  …

Once a relatively unknown town in the Mexican Caribbean, Bacalar is trending on TikTok as a cheaper, less-crowded alternative to Tulum. With each passing day, more Americans become aware of this hidden gem and its cultural value, leading regular visitors and locals alike to question: could the viral videos and rise in tourism eventually ruin …

Dubai has been named the most viral destination for young travelers on TikTok, having gathered billions of views on the popular video-sharing app since health restrictions were removed. The leading financial center and development site in the United Arab Emirates, it is best known for its futuristic skyscrapers, all-inclusive resorts, and gorgeous Gulf beaches. TikTok …

Want to find the perfect place to stay on your next trip? Try this useful TikTok hack recommended by a travel expert! TikTok user Jessica Tsoi created a viral video sharing her unique strategy for planning your next trip. The popular video platform has had a large impact on the travel industry. Users share videos …