Home to world-renowned architectural feats by Gaudí, with La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, to name a couple, not to mention the honey-colored Mediterranean beaches, Barcelona is perhaps the leading tourist destination in Spain, drawing in millions of tourists every year. Unironically, it’s precisely its irresistible appeal and popularity that’s proven to be its downfall: between…
Christmas Markets & Cozy Old Towns: 5 Affordable European Winter Destinations
As much as we love it for sunny getaways ourselves, there’s no denying Europe is at its most magical in the wintertime: There’s nothing quite like a snow-dusted medieval town dotted with smoky chimneys, streets lit up in fairy lights, and of course, the world-famous Christmas markets. From admiring the stunning decorations to sampling local delicacies, there’s…
Fairytale-Like Castles And $50 Hotels: This Underrated European Country Just Broke All-Time Tourism Records
This past season saw a massive influx of travelers flocking to Europe, with many of the continent’s gorgeous hotspots breaking all-time tourism records. But while most of these were places you’d expect – think sunny hubs like Italy, Spain, and Portugal – there was one landlocked and often overlooked country that welcomed close to 7…
Armenia: A Wine Extravaganza in the Caucasus
Did you know that Armenia has a thriving wine tourism industry? Turkey is renowned for its food, and Georgia’s famous for its wine. But nestled between these two neighbours is a country well-placed to bring together the best of dining and drinking experiences. That fortunate destination is, of course, Armenia. Kamila Erkaboyeva discovered its wine tourism delights for The Travel Magazine. What you…
Epic Views And Incredible Experiences! Why This Is The Best Train Route In North America Right Now
Train travel is having a moment. Both domestically and overseas, more travelers than ever are choosing to slow down and take the train to explore new destinations. One of the things I love most about travel travel is that it allows you to see a new destination from a unique perspective. You just can’t…
5 Reasons Why Now Is The Best Time To Visit This Record-Breaking Mediterranean City
There’s never a bad time for a dreamy beach getaway, so when you get the chance to visit a record-breaking Mediterranean hub in the “off-season,” you take it. I’m talking, of course, about Antalya, a place that seamlessly combines high-end experiences and reasonable prices, so much so that over 14 million tourists have flocked to its sunny shores in…
Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Warm Portugal Island This Winter
If you’re flying to Europe in the next couple of months and you’re yet to give up hope on an off-season warm getaway, this small, unbelievably beautiful Portuguese island in the middle of the Atlantic offers unspoiled nature, affordable eats, stunning architecture, and 68-degree temps in winter: The largest island in the Azores, a Portugal-administered archipelago set…
Affordable European Getaways! These Are The 5 Fastest Growing Destinations
Fall is the ultimate season for a European city break, no doubt about that, but is an extra transatlantic getaway in the shoulder season financially feasible? The short answer is yes, but there’s a caveat. You have to be extra mindful when it comes to choosing your destination – Paris, London, and Zurich are all…
Move Over Aspen! 2 U.S. Airlines Launching New Flights To This Underrated Winter Wonderland
‘Leaf peepers’ may be in full force scoping out vibrant foliage across the continent, but before you know it, snow will soon transform those very same tree lines into vast winter wonderlands. Colorado is one of the top places for such an excursion where the gorgeous Rockies are dotted with delightful towns perfect for a winter…
This Cheap Spanish City Located In Africa Offers Crowd Free Beaches & Culture
We all know Spain for its beautiful coastline, vibrant metropolises where modern city-building goes hand in hand with tradition and architectural beauty, and, well, that irresistible Southern European flair: there’s just no beating cobbled Old Towns and $5 tapas. What some may not know, however, is that Spain is not restricted to Europe only: though this may sound…