Oftentimes, Americans only have so many vacation days to use, which can make choosing where to go a daunting task. This is especially true when it comes to planning European travel. Do you follow the norm and visit Paris, or do you spin the globe and inney-minney-miney-moe Europe’s lesser-known getaways, such as North Macedonia or …

Life in the big city isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If we turn back the clock to my 25-year-old naive self, I thought moving to the tallest building in San Diego was a surefire way to happiness. Despite the epic views from my balcony, I still look back at that place as a …

Turns out even hidden gems are breaking tourism records. Unquestionably, more travelers are scoping out secret hideaways to avoid unsightly crowds and touristy prices. You know what I’m talking about. We’ve all been on vacation where everything seemed perfect until the bill arrives charging $38 for cheeseburgers. Well, that’s not the case for one underrated …

There are only a handful of U.S. National Parks and recreation areas that come to mind when itching to book an epic trip to see America’s wild side. First and foremost, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon probably come to mind, even though it’s the Great Smoky Mountains that are the most visited. Beyond those …

Why does it seem like hidden gems are becoming harder to find? Even when asking Google for the best hidden gems, the results are often just more of the same old same old. The better question may be, how is it that a U.S. capital city breaking tourism records still flies well under the radar? …

Austin and Fort Worth may be battling head-to-head for the ‘trendiest city in Texas’ title, but there’s a new sheriff in town. Reporting record numbers of visitors with another month left to go, it’s safe to say the ‘Lone Star State’ has more than one shining star after all – at least in terms of …

As we soon turn the page to spring, Florida will be in even higher demand than those who sought out much-needed winter sun. While certain Florida cities are cracking down on spring break shenanigans, such as Miami, others fully embrace a mix of family vacations and obnoxious college crowds. Away from Miami, Destin, and the …

Other than the mysteries of Appalachian folklore, the South has to be the most misunderstood region of the U.S. It’s often portrayed as a mecca for low-life porch sitters who have nothing better to do than chug sweet tea and debate the proper pronunciation of “pecan.” It’s definitely peh-cahn, by the way. Growing up in …

After a month that dragged on for a lifetime, there’s never been a better time to escape for a getaway in the sun.   And with beautiful Caribbean beaches, rich Spanish colonial history, and lush rainforests, there’s no place better to escape to than Puerto Rico.   As an added bonus, American citizens don’t even …

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again – sometimes the lesser known a destination is, the bigger impression it makes. We’ve seen the world’s icons in movies. You know, Paris, New York, and London, to name a few. It’s almost as if you know exactly what it’s like to visit without ever visiting. …

Europe is teeming with hidden gems, but there are 3 cities on the rise breaking all-time tourism records. 2025 seems to be the year where travelers are seeking more off-path destinations as more major cities have drawn a line in the sand in an attempt to put an end to overtourism, whether it be rising …

When you envision the Med, what comes to mind? It’s likely Greece, Italy, the French Riviera, or perhaps even trendier coastlines like Malta and Turkiye. What you may not picture are 3 lesser-known countries with just as vibrant blue waters and possibly even more captivating cultures than some of the aforementioned hotspots. As more travelers …