Today’s mission: Don’t mention The White Lotus. Whoops. Too late. Instead, we’ll talk about something more current, as HBO’s hit show is allegedly filming in France, giving Thailand’s island tourism rush a well-deserved breather. Well, that would be true except we’re honing in on the “high season”. This time of year sees floods of crowds …

Man, Spain sure loves to speak their mind! Of course, it’s well-documented that many public gatherings have been to the dismay of harmless tourists simply trying to enjoy their trip. Spain is and forever will be one of Europe’s icons, but for better or worse, wide-ranging anti-tourism protests have garnered attention worldwide. Has it been …

Christmas is right around the corner, but if shopping mall ice rinks and overpriced ski resorts in Colorado don’t exactly help you get in the festive spirit, there’s only one thing that will. Picture ancient cobblestone-paved towns dusted with snow, a medieval belfry in the distance with resounding bells marking the hour, and an endless …

Winter vacation—two words that conjure images of cozy escapes, festive markets, or a sun-drenched beach to beat the cold. But let’s be real: the gap between the trip you see on Instagram and the reality on the ground can be massive, especially in winter. As the experienced team of editors and writers here at Travel …

Europe is not everyone’s first pick for a sunny vacation in winter, and we can understand why: it’s primarily sought-after for the snowy landscapes, fairytale cobbled villages, and vibrant Christmas markets, but this is a continent with more geographical diversity than it gets credit for. Would you believe us if we told you there’s a …

Famous for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches backed by tall palm trees, and luxurious resorts, the Caribbean is a no-brainer for Americans keen on a sunny getaway in winter, but in places like Punta Cana or Jamaica, it doesn’t come without its downsides. Be it the excessive crowding at beaches or the decreased safety levels, …

We know what’s going through your mind right now: Europe? In the dead of winter? Not in a million years! Granted, it can be unpleasantly cold, and the shorter days can wear you down after a while, but not all of Europe is depressing and moody right now: in fact, there’s one city that not …

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 …

Are you planning on going to Mexico for a sunny getaway this winter, but you can’t seem to shake those persistent safety concerns? You should know our Southerly neighbor is a relatively safe tourist destination overall, but even in places like Cancun or Puerto Vallarta, certain precautions must be taken: Sticking to the well-delineated tourist …

Winter in Europe is not every digital nomad’s cup of tea, be it for the heavy rainfall and snow flurries or the limited amount of daylight. A gross mistake most people make is failing to realize that, well, not all of the continent is freezing cold this time of year. While we certainly wouldn’t be …

Dreaming of a Caribbean getaway as of late, but Cancun, Punta Cana and the like––and their jam-packed resorts and lack of authenticity––just don’t do it for you anymore? Worry not: there is a lesser-known sunny spot in the Eastern end of the turquoise sea where the coastal views are just as beautiful, the nature far …

Have you been dreaming of a Paris winter getaway lately? You know, the stall-lined Christmas market in Tuileries Garden, all the Haussmann avenues bedecked in lights, and of course, the timeless charm of the twinkling Eiffel in the background. There’s no more magical time of year to be in the City of Lights than right …