Share The Article While Spain protests your arrival and Italy charges a premium just to sit on the sand, one breathtaking Mediterranean paradise is actively begging tourists to visit. No “go home” graffiti, no $15 drinks, and zero EU fingerprinting lines for Americans. If you are exhausted by the horror stories coming out of Europe’s […]
Share The Article If you’re thinking of going on a little impromptu trip to Europe this summer, but you’re unsure where to go with reports of crackdowns on Airbnbs in Barcelona and increasing curbs on mass tourism across Amalfi, we have just the answer for you. Tucked away in the southern corner of Portugal, hugging […]
Share The Article Whenever I’m back home mapping my next trip, my inbox is constantly flooded with the exact same question from travelers: “Where can I go in the Caribbean that is actually safe, totally uncrowded, and doesn’t feel like a giant tourist trap?” It is getting increasingly difficult to answer. Mega-resorts are expanding rapidly, […]
Share The Article I’ve been telling people for a long time that they’re experiencing San Diego all wrong. If you pull into a beach lot and see nothing but Arizona and Nevada license plates, congrats, you’ve gone full tourist — we locals are chuckling behind your back. There are pockets of San Diego that rarely […]
Share The Article One European country never got the memo that nothing in life is free. Despite being one of Europe’s richest countries in terms of bank account commas, consider it a good deed or simply a flex, they’re the only EU nation to offer free transportation nationwide for tourists. Unlike in Malta, where locals get […]
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 […]