We’ve all seen the pictures of the dreamy beaches and incredible-looking food from all over Mexico this summer, but if you’ve actually been there yourself (or are close to someone who has), you know that that’s far from the whole picture. The beaches are jam-packed, you’ll have to wait an obscene amount of time just …

Following in the footsteps of Europe’s Schengen Area, which has recently announced that, starting from next year, Americans will have to apply for a paid travel permit before entering, the United Kingdom has also confirmed it will be bringing in its own entry fee. For years now, Americans have been able to fly to London …

The Dominican Republic is having a real moment right now.   The tropical paradise is smashing its tourism records, and more travelers than ever before are picking the Dominican Republic for their fix of sun, sea, and sand.   But what if you want to avoid the worst of the crowds in the destination?  Then …

Northern lights and cheap flights – if that’s not enticing enough to book a trip, then I don’t know what is! Lots can be said about my favorite country, some good, some bad – if there’s one thing for certain, fall is the best time to explore Iceland. What once seemed like an unattainable far-flung …

Are you planning a trip to Cancun? Then take a pause before you pack your suitcase!   You can bring as many swimsuits, garish Hawaiian shirts, and pairs of flip-flops as you like. But don’t pack more than one laptop!   Travelers to Cancun are now being warned about arriving at the destination with too many …

Say what you will, safety will always be a relevant topic for Americans going abroad, particularly in the Caribbean: Despite its numerous paradisiacal islands and year-round amazing weather, it’s not exactly known to be one of the safest territories to travel worldwide, with popular destinations like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic all being affected. As …

While there’s no such thing as the perfect fall getaway, I’ve always believed that something short and sweet, a trip that doesn’t take you too far away from home is as close to it as you can get. No expensive intercontinental flights, no hours trying to figure out the currency exchange rates, no getting lost …

Spain has never been more popular and locals are up in arms across the country wanting to have their beloved country back. Overtourism has been a real concern, especially in such places as Barcelona, but that’s not stopping travelers from visiting this world-renowned city, or country for that matter. Whether it be Spain’s stunning islands, …

It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the holiday season.   With Christmas less than 16 weeks away, if you want to take your celebrations international this year, then you’ll need to book flights sooner rather than later.   Wondering where to go?   Google Flights has analyzed its search data for the …

As the cost of living continues to soar worldwide, it’s getting harder to justify the once-oh-so-alluring digital nomad lifestyle, especially when planning to move somewhere notoriously expensive, like Europe. With that said, those willing to think outside the box and expand their “dream destinations” bucket list might still be able to find that one perfect …

At last! Californians have a new convenient way to reach Mexico without the hassle of Customs. As you’ve surely heard on the news, just because we’re neighbors doesn’t mean you can cross over either side all willy-nilly. Lots can be said about the border, but one aspect is undeniable – wait times are unpredictable, and …

Thailand is having a year! Breaking tourism records again, travelers far and wide are flocking to Thailand no matter the season. By launching a new digital nomad visa as well as clear-cut visa-free policies, they’re only dangling the carrot more enticing us to visit this iconic Southeast Asian country in droves. More often than not, …