Share The Article When you are looking for a beach vacation that is genuinely off the beaten path, two things matter more than anything else: safety and hospitality. Finding an untouched paradise doesn’t mean much if you feel uneasy walking around at night or if the locals aren’t happy to have you there. Unfortunately, across […]
Share The Article Even with the AI craze, there’s still one thing missing: Smell-O-Vision. Because if there were ever a continent worth experiencing nose-first, it’s Asia — where sizzling street stalls, incense-filled temples, and salty island breezes do half the convincing before you even book a flight. Asia is wondrous in every which way, from […]
Share The Article While massive European hotspots like Spain and Italy are dealing with crazy overtourism and practically begging people to stay home, there is an incredibly safe, gorgeous country in Eastern Europe doing the exact opposite. Bulgaria is still mostly undiscovered by mainstream American travelers, but they view tourism as a good thing. Instead […]
Share The Article We’re not trying to tick anyone off, but it goes without saying where America’s most beautiful paradise is. Take it from someone who lives in San Diego, a renowned “paradise” in its own right, but I’m fully aware my city doesn’t hold a candle in comparison. It’s not just because we lack […]
Share The Article They say beggars can’t be choosers, but when it comes to tourism, every dollar counts when local economies need a boost. By the way, I renamed my Venmo “local_economy”, so feel free to chip in. Don’t worry; we’re not going full Jim Cramer on you with some obnoxious economics lesson. What we’re […]
Share The Article No more walking past unfriendly ‘Turiste Fuori’ graffiti in Rome, getting stopped by ticket inspectors who’ll bar your entry unless you’ve pre-booked your slot just to breathe in Venice for a few hours, or planning your Amalfi road trip around the random last-digit restrictions on your car plate. As if you could […]
Share The Article Honestly, why do all these millions of tourists even bother spending their hard-earned vacation dollars in places like Spain or Italy, where they’re effectively being nudged out of resort towns, or, in peak season, actively elbowed out of the way for a sun lounger, when they could go somewhere they’re actually welcomed […]
Share The Article We’ve all heard it before. Whether it’s the menacing “go home” graffiti splashed across pastel-colored walls in Barcelona, or crowds of picket sign-waving locals taking to the streets in La Palma to protest overtourism, Spain isn’t exactly feeling like the warmest welcome for travelers right now. The country is buckling under the […]
Share The Article Easter in the Mexican Caribbean brings packed resorts, massive beach parties, and peak-season crowds. With an estimated 1.2 million travelers touching down this month for Holy Week, Quintana Roo is taking zero chances with traveler safety. Starting March 27, the state is rolling out a massive security shield. Over 7,000 military personnel, […]
Share The Article Every February, the safety debates begin. If you look at the official U.S. State Department Travel Advisories right now, you will see a blanket Level 2: ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ warning applied to the Dominican Republic, and the exact same Level 2 warning covering Mexico’s top tourist states like Quintana Roo and Baja […]