Share The Article When it comes to the East Coast, Florida tends to steal all the shine for beach getaways, followed by the Big Apple for its massive urban sprawl with seemingly every attraction under the sun. But a neighboring state many opt to hide out and live in peace over circling Manhattan for an […]
Share The Article Dreaming of blue domes, picturesque villages clinging to vertiginous cliff drops, and Aegean Sea views for days? When that Mamma Mia summer craving hits, Santorini is still the first destination of choice of a majority of travelers, despite the fact that it’s the most expensive, overcrowded, and inauthentic of all Greek islands. Trust me, […]
Share The Article If you’ve been toying with our recently-launched Traveler Dashboard lately, the must-have tool for Americans going abroad, you’ve probably realized that, in the midst of the turmoil and chaos that is Europe lately, there’s an unlikely black sheep in the family. Though it is bordered to the West by Germany, a country […]
Share The Article If you’ve got your heart set on Spain, and you’re in the midst of planning your Transatlantic getaway this very minute, you might want to hold your horses before you book that flight to Barcelona. Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and sure, it’s everyone’s going, and maybe where everyone expects you to go […]
Share The Article It’s finally here, you guys. After years and years of back and forth, the European Union has officially started rolling out its controversial new Entry/Exit System, or EES. As of April 10, 2026, Americans, as well as any other foreign tourists landing in an EU country will get their fingerprints taken, and […]
Share The Article I’m not sure it’s just me, but it feels like forever since this country’s name came up in here. Blame it on El Salvador’s current regional stardom, especially after Bukele completely crushed criminal gangs, or Belize’s newfound trendiness, but Costa Rica seemed to take a backseat for a while. Not anymore. Central […]
Share The Article Planning a trip to Spain this spring but the surging crowds you see on TikTok are making you question your decision? Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of traveling around the Iberian heartland myself: all the jam-packed beaches, overpriced terraces slinging $15 sangrias, and hours-long wait lines just to […]
Share The Article When planning a trip in 2026, understanding safety requires looking at the full picture. Official government advisories, like those from the U.S. State Department, are essential tools that highlight serious, long-term geopolitical risks and regional security issues. However, to get a truly balanced perspective, modern travelers are now combining these official warnings […]
Share The Article I’ll never take for granted how lucky I am to call Europe home. Being based in Paris, with a good few London and Ireland years under my belt before that, I basically grew up hopping countries and crossing borders like it was no big deal. In the Schengen era, it’s not like […]
Share The Article Forget what you know about the East Coast for a moment. Leave behind the clusters of urban sprawl and Florida’s vibrant beach towns. There’s a map-dot island hardly anyone seems to talk about that gives off serious Iceland vibes, with otherworldly landscapes, edge-of-the-world vibes, and, of course, puffin tours — yep, right […]