Category: Destinations

With its winding canals that replace pathways, its very own ‘Venetian’ Gothic architecture, which awarded it UNESCO World Heritage status, and its unrivaled food scene, Venice is rightfully one of the leading destinations in Europe. Despite its postcard-perfect city views, there is a darker side to Venice that can’t be easily overlooked. Not only is it…

A Journey through El Salvador’s “Wild East” – a haven of biodiversity. El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American countries. Yet the area around the southeast Pacific coast, known as the “Wild East,” is surprisingly underdeveloped and tourism is in its infancy. From the legendary surf at Las…

You don’t need to travel far to find a fun, budget-friendly beach city this summer, and Myrtle Beach is the perfect example of that. If you’re currently planning the ultimate warm-weathered retreat and are struggling to find a place that’s neither too far away nor too expensive, this South Carolina gem promises the perfect experience.…

Though Jamaica has always been a dream bucket list destination for so many of us, it’s never quite reached the levels of astounding popularity it’s experiencing right now. The dreamy Caribbean nation has broken tourism record after tourism record these past few months, and because travelers are seeing so much of it, many are (wrongly) assuming that they’ve seen…

For a good value long weekend in California, go to its capital, Sacremento. Here’s why? California’s hot spots have traditionally been Los Angeles, San Francisco (my home town) and San Diego. Yet Sacramento, despite being California’s capital, doesn’t feature as highly on the tourist trail. I only live a two-hour drive from the city, yet…

Morocco is a destination that’s currently having a moment. After a record-breaking year for tourism in 2023, this fascinating cultural destination in North Africa set another tourism record in the first quarter of 2024. I traveled to Morocco for the first time a few months ago, and I was shocked to discover that it’s a surprisingly great destination…

The land of fairytale castles, gorgeous cities with origins lost to time, and housing millennia-old treasures, Europe is the end goal of every culture buff this summer. While most travelers will be flocking to France, Spain, and Italy, there’s one medieval European country that remains largely overlooked. Unlike your usual sunny hotspots, it sees smaller…

With endless National Parks to visit in the U.S., travelers are usually content exploring the ‘great outdoors’ in their own backyard. That is until an inevitable supervolcano turns us into dust, but hey, that’s all the more reason to discover the wild side of Europe with hidden gems only locals know about. France may be known for…

Barcelona is one of the most exciting places to visit in Spain and oftentimes is the most affordable gateway into the country. As such, the latest tourism reports are quite surprising as one lesser-known beach city is reigning supreme over Barcelona and other notable Spanish destinations. Of course, it’s not shocking travelers are making their…

Think you should visit Spain for Europe’s best beaches? Or Italy for the best of Roman culture? What if you could find both in one lesser-known and more affordable hidden gem? Enter Albania! Albania has seen an incredible 233.3% increase in air passengers compared to 2019, making it by far the fastest-growing destination in Europe. Here’s why…