As an American, you probably have always enjoyed hassle-free travel worldwide due to the prestige of your passport, which grants you unrestricted access to the vast majority of destinations worldwide. A U.S. passport is one of the most valuable travel documents, from the Americas to Europe, down to Asia, and over in Africa (though with …

As iconic as London may be, it might be a bit of a stretch to say step aside, but every giant has its downfall at one point or another. For 2025, in a David vs. Goliath-type duel, the former is coming out on top, at least according to the UK’s longstanding go-to news source, BBC. …

Heading back to Europe in 2025 and still unsure which countries to check out this time? We get it; it’s a big continent filled with fascinating medieval towns, beautiful alpine scenery, and picture-perfect Mediterranean beaches. Lucky for you, Tripadvisor has just come to your rescue. As customary, the U.S.-based travel agency has released its annual …

For many decades now, Americans have been able to travel to Europe essentially hassle-free, simply by virtue of carrying a valid travel document: none of the additional bureaucracy of visas or entry permits. This year, this will no longer be the case, as the Old Continent reforms its border policies and brings in a series …

London, it was a good run! Now it’s another timeless city’s turn in the spotlight, at least according to the New York Times. Naming 2025’s ‘52 Best Places to Travel’, taking home gold is a U.K. city often left in the shadows of London. But, travelers have been more receptive to exploring more of what …

Winter is finally upon us, and though the golden sands and warm seas of the Caribbean are certainly an enticing prospect, we can’t think of anything better to do than wandering fairytale villages blanketed in now, exploring Christmas markets, and soaking up the medieval culture. Yep, we’re going to Europe, baby, and if you resonate …

If summers in Europe are for beach-hopping and eating soft gelato by the Mediterranean, winters are for romantic strolls down cobbled streets that look frozen in time––if not literally, considering the low temperatures––and that bewitching Old World charm. Lucky for Americans, 4 of the continent’s most beautiful medieval cities are only one nonstop flight away: …

If you’re planning on traveling to the United Kingdom in 2025 and you’re an American citizen, you should know that presenting a valid passport at the check-in counter no longer satisfies all the travel requirements: From January 8, 2025 all U.S. passport holders will need to present a pre-approved travel permit when boarding UK-bound flights, …

Christmas markets selling mulled wine and delicious sausages, fairytale Old Towns covered in the glistening white snow, and amazing History just about everywhere you look: there’s nothing quite as magical as December in Edinburgh. The centuries-old capital of Scotland, it is easily Europe’s most beautiful winter getaway, beating London, Prague, Amsterdam and the like to the top spot, …

Be it for London, an iconic metropolis famous for its red telephone boxes, double-decker buses, and lush parks, or the quaint, medieval Edinburgh, with its cobbled alleys and imposing medieval castle, the United Kingdom is an incredibly popular destination among Americans. For many years now, they have been welcomed to Britain with open arms, and more recently, …

Despite its gloomy reputation, autumn is one of the best times to explore the U.K. England’s coastal gems may be too nippy this time of year but don’t miss out on a plethora of charming villages, picturesque parks, and, of course, the multitude of action-packed cities. Obviously, London being the main draw. Yet even as …

We know what you’re thinking: how could there possibly be anywhere in freezing, rainy Britain that’s over 80 degrees Fahrenheit right now, and more unfathomably even, there are turquoise waters to swim in? You’re correct, that’s highly unlikely. Though the Cornish coast is a seriously-underrated beach destination, and the seas surrounding some islands off Scotland …