Category: Destinations

New Orleans has long been the pride and joy of the Bayou State – you know, phenomenal Cajun cuisine, world-renowned nightlife, and some of the most awe-inspiring architecture in the entire U.S. Otherwise, Baton Rouge is really the only other notable city nestled between the state’s numerous delightful towns and vast marshy swamplands. Well, that’s all changing now.…

With its high-end resorts and exclusive fine dining experiences, the Caribbean might not be your first choice for a budget getaway. But according to a new report from Squaremouth, one Caribbean island is the cheapest spot for American travelers to choose if you’re looking for a budget fall getaway this year. I’m talking about the Bahamas, and…

There’s only one place that everyone is talking about right now, and it’s the land of the rising sun! International visitors to Japan reached a record high of 3.29 million in July, which is 10% higher than in the same month of 2019. What’s particularly impressive, though, is that more than a quarter of a million of…

An abundance of history, colorful graffiti-covered streets, a legendary nightlife scene, and fascinating seasonal events… it’s no wonder that Kayak has named Berlin the best international city in the world for solo travelers.   Berlin has so much to offer, and it really doesn’t matter whether you want to explore the city as part of a group or…

Do we really know Cancun? Do we really know Punta Cana? Do we really even know American icons like New York City? There’s no better way to pop our bubbles of comfort than to explore the world. However, if we travel to the most well-known places, like the 3 I just listed, chances are we spend…

It’s been well-documented some Barcelonians are giving the cold shoulder to tourists at this point, but Spain is just too good to pass up! Like many awesome destinations across the globe, crowds can be a nuisance, but many in Barcelona act like they’re in an exclusive club. The reality is they know the allure of their amazing…

A whirlwind travel guide to Brasov, Transylvania, Romania. “The birds are flying high and the clouds are stable. We will have good weather,” predicted Tavi, our local guide. “In the Carpathian mountains, when there’s pressure, the clouds will be flying around and the birds are still,” he explained. That was reassuring as we were just…

If you’re planning on heading to Europe this season but you’ve been taken aback by the staggeringly high prices and reports of mass tourism even as summer peters out, hear me out: Instead of jetting off to Barcelona, where you might be welcomed to ‘Go Home!‘ chants, or Dubrovnik, a coastal citadel turned Disneyland for adults, with…

If you’re planning on taking a Transatlantic trip this fall, the Mediterranean is likely to be at the top of your list: after all, it is lapped by some of the continent’s oldest and most culturally-rich countries, not to mention it boasts summer-like temperatures well into October. On the downside, the overwhelming levels of tourism plaguing parts of…

The island life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If we’re honing in on Bali, there are a lot of frustrations that come with living here and some, ironically, point the finger at the invasion of digital nomads. More traffic, higher prices, less authenticity – you know, the dreaded G-word that comes with these sorts…