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 …
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 …
This past season saw a massive influx of travelers flocking to Europe, with many of the continent’s gorgeous hotspots breaking all-time tourism records. But while most of these were places you’d expect – think sunny hubs like Italy, Spain, and Portugal – there was one landlocked and often overlooked country that welcomed close to 7 …
There’s never a bad time for a dreamy beach getaway, so when you get the chance to visit a record-breaking Mediterranean hub in the “off-season,” you take it. I’m talking, of course, about Antalya, a place that seamlessly combines high-end experiences and reasonable prices, so much so that over 14 million tourists have flocked to …
White sand beaches, lush waterfalls, and an awesome street food scene. Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, and despite not being the most well-known destination in the country, it’s exploding in popularity right now. And it’s easy to see why! Up to September of this year, Phu Quoc welcomed 724,000 foreign tourists. Though …
If there’s one place on Earth where you can witness the most incredible marriage between paradisic beaches and centuries-old cultures, it’s the Mediterranean. But as we all grow tired of the articles pushing Greece, Italy, or Spain down our throats, there’s another, far lesser-known gem that has emerged in the international travel scene as one …
Don’t let the rapidly decreasing temperatures here in the U.S. give you the wrong impression – there’s still plenty of time to make that dream beach getaway of yours happen finally. And I’ve got just the place for you. Hidden for far too long in the heart of the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands are …
Where do you travel now that summer’s officially coming to an end? Do you try to stretch the season and go somewhere beachy? Do you go into full city tripper mode and opt for a big metropolis instead? Or do you change gears altogether and fly somewhere wild and adventurous? Well, luckily for all my …
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? …
If there is any place in Southeast Asia having a moment – it’s Thailand. Yes, Vietnam has set records, Malaysia has become trendier, and of course, Bali isn’t going anywhere. But Thailand has maintained its ‘bucket list’ status through thick and thin offering phenomenal islands, astounding temples, and world-renowned cuisine both street vendor goodies to …
It can be hard not to get swept into the allure of a warm, beachy getaway this summer, especially with so many people blasting your social media feeds with the dreamiest pictures from some of the most gorgeous destinations on Earth. But at the end of the day, a beach vacation just isn’t for everyone. …
While digital nomadism, solo travel, and dupe destinations are the latest travel trends, one could argue that overtourism is the latest trend on the opposite side of the spectrum. Travel is so hot in 2024 that some popular destinations are flat-out saying, “Do not come here!” Some are justified, some are overblown, and some are …