Category: Destinations

Traveling to Asia can be the adventure of a lifetime. Some places are excellent gateways for first-time international travelers, while others may ignite sensory overload through stunning sites, unique cultural norms, and the tastes and aromas of savory food. Summertime is upon us, so there’s no better time to take advantage of your PTO by hopping…

If there are two things that hold true for travelers in summer, it’s that crowds and the blistering heat are tough to avoid. While hordes of travelers flock to beaches and iconic cultural cities across the globe, it’s time for hidden gems to shine. With that comes nearly identical destinations without the fluff of overhyped…

Every destination holds a reputation. Some good, some bad, and some with mixed reviews. As popularity grows, there comes a time when changes need to be made. Austin banned camping on sidewalks to remove the eyesore of homeless encampments. Amsterdam has become too rowdy, so they’re discouraging certain party-first tourists from visiting as they try to rebrand.…

The idea of a place with dreamy Caribbean beaches where you can fly affordably without even needing a passport might sound too good to be true, but those who’ve been doing their due diligence this summer know that Puerto Rico promises all that and more; why else would millions of tourists flock to its sun-kissed shores…

Long gone are the days when Portugal was a forgotten, peripheral Western European country Americans would fly over on their way to Spain without giving it much of a thought. Having been to Portugal both before it became popular, and after its post-2022 tourist boom, I can say that’s definitely not the case anymore: it is jam-packed with U.S. visitors,…

With the 2024 Olympics taking place in Paris from July 26th to August 11th, travelers are finding yet another reason to flock to this iconic city. But as exciting as it can be to share a one-of-a-kind experience like this with millions of other like-minded people, delays, disruptions, and general issues are bound to happen…

Have you been planning on traveling to Europe sometime soon, but the high temperatures of Spain, the risk of wildfires across Greece, and the mass tourism in Italy somehow put you off? This might be the hottest, busiest summer in years, but there remains a safe haven in the heart of the Old Continent where not only is the heat…

So many other destinations tend to hog the spotlight when it comes to Europe, but why not take a trip to Ireland? Well, travelers are answering that question as we speak since the latest statistics show Dublin is booming this summer. Ireland as a whole is lovely to visit. Teeming with fairytale castles, underrated coastlines, and charming…

Perhaps the most iconic city in Italy is the beautiful historic city of Venice. Lined with scenic canals oozing romance and all the European vibes imaginable, Venice highlights many travelers’ bucket lists. In 2024, it’s not the most welcoming with overtourism and environmental concerns, plus a tacky entry fee for tourists. Fortunately, there are many doppelgangers around Europe…

2024 is the year that marks Asia’s tourism comeback. All around the Orient, numerous destinations are recording record surges in the number of foreign visitors, fueled by improved connectivity, tourist-friendly policies, and even reduced bureaucracy in the issuing of visas. A sprawling metropolis with a lot going for it on the culture front, Vietnam’s Hanoi is one of them, predicting a whopping…