Airbnb was once considered the best thing to happen to budget travelers. It was a way for homeowners to earn a little extra cash and for travelers to see the world without forking out for expensive hotels. But oh how the mighty have fallen! The commercialization of Airbnb has been accused of pushing…
U.S. State Department Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For Mexico
Mexico is so hugely popular for Americans that they’re rewarded with a special travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department. How is it so special, you might ask? Well, it’s the only country where the State Dept. takes time to delve into each state rather than sum up the country as a whole. Truth…
Americans Will Now Need Travel Authorization To Visit Thailand
Remember when traveling used to be easy? Book a flight, pack your passport and you’re set! Well, seems those days are coming to an end as more and more countries institute new requirements just to step foot within their borders. Heck, you can’t even go to Whole Foods anymore without being asked to scan your palm! No thanks,…
American Airlines Launching New Nonstop Routes To These 5 European Destinations
With fall fast approaching, some of us are already missing the lazy days of summer. And what is the best thing to do to get over the post-summer blues? Look ahead and book a spring/summer vacation for next year! America’s major airlines are looking ahead, too, by confirming their new schedules and flight…
Move Over Asheville! This Laid-Back City Is Being Hyped As North Carolina’s Next Travel Hotspot
Travelers Raleigh love visiting Asheville, even topping North Carolina’s most well-known city of Charlotte as the trendiest place in the state. Asheville’s residents may be happy to know Southern Living has revealed who’s next in line in hopes of having their beloved city back. Although Asheville remains an awesome place to visit, even more so in fall…
Mexico’s Best-Kept Secret: This Safe Destination Has Authentic Culture & Ancient Ruins
Ask any American out there what’s their go-to country for a vacation, and chances are they’ll say Mexico: While that’s of course subjective, and we’re yet to interview every U.S. citizen out there regarding their travel preferences, it’s not a secret Mexico is a well-loved destination among its Northerly neighbors… and the funny thing is, most of them don’t even…
Why Fall Is The Perfect Time To Visit These Hugely Popular Mediterranean Islands
I’ve always been partial to a Greek beach getaway and after years of exploring almost all of the country’s many, many sunny hubs I’ve become somewhat of an expert, too. I’ve seen everything from the white stone houses of Santorini to the (in my opinion, overhyped) beaches of Mykonos, but this summer, some of my actual all-time…
Southwest Launches 3 New Nonstop Routes To Popular Beach Destinations
Flying doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Choosing a low-cost airline is a great option for travelers who don’t want to break the bank. Southwest Airlines is considered the world’s largest low-cost airline (despite not actually making the list of the 5 cheapest airlines in the U.S. this summer). I’m a big fan of budget travel…
Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Travel For Americans Starting Next Month
If you’re thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka this fall/winter, then organizing your trip is about to get a little easier. Why? Because American travelers will no longer need to apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka! The aim of this new policy is to simplify the entry process into the country as well as to…
Escape The Ordinary: Top 6 Trending Fall Destinations For Americans
It’s been a jam-packed summer with record-breaking numbers of American travelers taking to the skies. But fall is actually a much better time to travel if you’re not constrained to summer travel. Crowd levels are lower, prices are lower, and the weather is superior in many destinations, too. Travel app Hopper reports that 93% of their users…