Category: Destinations

If you’re planning on taking the first flight out to Southern Europe as soon as temperatures start rising again, you might want to hold off on booking an overpriced week-long stay at Amalfi or Côte d’Azur until you read this first. Seriously overlooked by tourists and has flown under the radar of Americans in particular for decades,…

Have you been craving some Old World charm, but with a Mexican flair, lately? Beyond the glitz and glam of the Cancun resorts, the turquoise seas of Tulum, and Puerto Vallarta’s riotous nightlife, Mexico has no shortage of amazing cities to its name, some dating back centuries, and with the kind of architectural wealth, only Europe can…

If you’re scoping out Europe for an epic vacation next year, you can skip the global icons we’ve all dreamed of visiting in favor of lesser-known destinations. Many travel experts have been highlighting cities off the traditional tourist path, which makes sense given how many travelers are seeking out alternatives to avoid crowds, contributing to overtourism…

Ever stumble upon a certain destination you just can’t let go of the memories? That’s what happened to me during my recent European escapades. Beginning and ending the trip in two of Europe’s most iconic cities, Paris and London, it was the lesser-known that remains in my mind’s eye since returning back home. As cool…

Now that the hassle of Thanksgiving and Black Friday have died down, winter plans are in full force. As your electric bill continues to spike as you put your heater to good use, a better way to splurge is to book a sunny getaway. How about an often-overlooked Texas coastal city with easy flight options, 70-degree…

2024 had a love/hate relationship with Brazil for a variety of reasons. Although seeing record-breaking tourism numbers, Brazil has never held the safest reputation as the nation’s world-famous favelas can be a deterrent to many travelers, plus viral videos of rampant crime ranging from petty pickpockets to Taylor Swift concert muggings dating back to 2023. That being said, Brazil is…

“The South” is a vast region of the U.S., including North Carolina, which sounds like an oxymoron. But what may actually be moron-ic is writing off what’s known as the ‘Deep South’. No, it’s not all Natty Light-drinking, Rebel Flag-bearing, closed-minded hillbillies. Given a chance, penetrating the Deep South can make for the adventure of a lifetime,…

When you think of Asia, it’s probably the terraced paddies of Vietnam, the riotous party scene of Thailand, or maybe the island-dotted seas of Indonesia that come to mind––who doesn’t dream of escaping to Bali for a long, romantic weekend, right? Those all sound great, but have you ever wondered about a lesser-known Cambodia, just…

Mysterious aromas, rhythmic city sounds, and a way of life that is truly magnetizing – this whirlwind of senses is what you’ll find exploring one bustling Asian city. With a young population driving rapid growth in the last decade, it’s a fitting testament for a country only reaching a consistent level of peace since the…

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations, and rightly so: traversed by canals and packed with historical monuments, it boasts cultural wealth like no other. If we’re to disregard the (usually) gloomy weather, it would be the perfect city break, were it not for the millions of tourists that flock to its Red Light District…