Long-gone are the days true visa-free travel existed. You know, when you could just grab your passport and head to the airport without filling out forms, or submitting paperwork in advance. As you might have noticed in recent years, Electronic Travel Authorizations, or ETAs, are becoming an increasingly common alternative to traditional visa-waivers: instead of …

Whether it be well-documented protests or you’re ahead of the game letting AI tell you where to go, it seems so-called “hidden gems” are becoming harder and harder to come by? I remember a few years ago I stumbled upon Lake Ohrid as a last-minute throw-in while I was traversing Albania when it was still …

2025 is the year we’ll slow it down a notch and truly take in the sights, appreciate the scenery, and savor the culture when traveling in Europe: no more embarking on crazy multi-flight trips, and cramming as many countries as possible into a 2-week itinerary. What better way, then, to bask in the Old Continent’s …

As Americans are way behind the times in traversing the world by rail, Europeans have had the concept down pat for decades. The UK is turning back the clock, bringing back an iconic steam train that once ruled the rails as early as the 1940s—the first model, anyway. Ultimately, the train took a page from LL Cool …

For the third year in a row, Delta Air Lines has unveiled its annual list of most-searched destinations by Americans flying abroad this summer, and if you think Cancun’s placed at number one, you’re in for a surprise. 2025 is an exciting year for Delta, with increasing frequency on some of its most popular Transatlantic …

If you’ve been dreaming of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, or the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, the U.S. State Department has an important update you’ll want to hear. On May 8, 2025, an updated travel advisory was reissued for the United Kingdom, one of Europe’s—and indeed the world’s—most beloved travel spots. While this isn’t …

Between tariff wars and rising anti-America sentiment worldwide, it’s a tricky world to navigate as a U.S. passport holder in 2025. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission lately to update you on all of the most relevant policy changes regarding travel, which you can follow here. As you might have noticed, entry rules …

As iconic and exhilarating as London may be, there’s no doubt it’s pricey. In fact, I was going through my travel receipts as one does last-minute on Tax Day and totally forgot I paid over $100 per ticket for a classic, bright red double-decker bus ride…in the rain. Whomp, whomp, whomp. And that’s before the …

Now that blossoms are popping up and days are getting longer across Europe, you may be thinking whether now’s the time to finally book that Transatlantic getaway. We’re here to tell you it is the perfect time: Think more pleasant temps, yet not scorching-hot like in summer, smaller crowds, particularly across major tourism hotspots, and …

If you’ve always dreamt of visiting the UK then that picture probably involves Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and London’s other main attractions.   But it’s time for London to step aside.   There’s a new UK hot spot in town to add to your bucket list!   The Isle of Wight has been named the …

When you think of the most quintessentially British city, you probably think of London. But as a proud Brit I promise you that there are other, equally fascinating, cities to explore.   York is a city that was also established by the Romans and boasts fascinating historical attractions but without the stress of navigating London. …

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 …