Should you or should you not drink tap water in your hotel room? This is a controversial debate among Americans abroad, who are generally split between two groups: the overcautious, who will not, under any circumstances, drink the water even if the quality standards are supposedly high, and the adventurous ones, who will quench their …

The U.S. federal government has once again pushed back the REAL ID deadline. The new date is now May 7, 2025, giving travelers two additional years to obtain the ID. All Americans traveling on domestic flights will need a REAL ID-enhanced driver’s license or another approved form of identification to board their flight. Why Was …

It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare: you’re at the airport waiting for your flight to board when the dreaded announcement comes. Your flight has been delayed — or worse, canceled. Flight delays and cancellations can wreak havoc on your travel plans, from being late for an important event to missing a connecting flight. What compensation are …

Amid multiple reports of crime, including drug-facilitated assaults and murders, Colombia could lose its prestige as one of the go-to destinations in South America for U.S. travelers. This year, a record number of tourists has been affected, with as many as 25 losing their lives vacationing in the country following the violence surge. Home to …

Proving it is at the peak of its popularity, Bulgaria is staying ahead of travel trends and becoming a certified digital nomad hub. In fact, a small town nestled at the foot of the country’s most scenic mountain now has more co-working spaces per capita than anywhere else in the world – but why exactly …

These unique North American cities will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Europe. Most cities in North America are very new in comparison with their European counterparts, and they lack the Old World charm that can only be found across the Atlantic. In North America, you won’t find many thousand-year-old castles, towering …

Planning to visit Europe in the month of December? Travelers should be prepared for strikes that may impact holiday travel in several popular destinations. Strikes are expected in multiple destinations around Europe, and they could have an adverse impact on train and air travel in the coming weeks. So if you have a trip planned …

It hasn’t been a good year for the airline industry. Summer air travel especially took a beating with flight cancellations and disruptions, and this wasn’t just the result of bad weather. With airline and airport staff shortages, ambitious scheduling, and airlines not anticipating the mass return of travelers, passenger complaints over the past year have …

With a travel industry more geared toward big spenders and the luxury segment, Americans are looking for cheaper destinations that will not be too hard on their wallets. The average cost of vacations has increased across the board, but the situation is particularly dire in eleven cities that are, in a way, a budget traveler’s …

Europe has been historically regarded as safe for Americans going abroad. The continent as a whole is incredibly tourist-friendly compared to other destinations in the Americas, and the incidence of violence is indeed low, but there are five countries in particular where theft rates have risen substantially in recent years. In total, 28 sovereign states …

The holidays are upon us, and while millions of Americans will be flocking to the sunny Caribbean in hopes of escaping the bitter cold, others are fully embracing winter and opting instead to travel domestically this year. In fact, a small city in the South Central U.S. has recently been named by TripAdvisor the top …

Breaking a decade-long hiatus, a vital route between North America and one of Asia’s busiest hubs has finally been re-established. Beginning this winter, Canadians will be able to fly nonstop to Thailand from Air Canada’s base in Vancouver, avoiding long, unnecessary layovers in other countries. On top of that, they are exempt from any health …