‘Western Europe’ and ‘affordable’ do not exactly go hand in hand, with countries like France, England, Switzerland, and the Netherlands all featuring among some of the most expensive destinations in the world. Unlike the Eastern flank, where meals can cost as cheap as $7, and overnights in 3-star hotels start at only $34 (well, hello, …

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, and it’s your first time in this sun-drenched European country, you’re probably thinking Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville are great places to start. You’re not wrong: as the capital, Madrid boasts a wealth of world-class museums and stunning architecture. Barcelona, by contrast, is its artsy seaside counterpart, dominated by …

A small island lying off the Amalfi Coast, Capri is known worldwide for its crystal-clear seas, luxury villas, and lush gardens. Considering how many times it’s been featured on mainstream media, it’s no wonder it seems to be at the top of the bucket list for everyone visiting South Italy. However, it’s far from being …

Everyone who seems to know Spain almost exclusively thinks of Barcelona and its Gaudí-built wonders, Madrid for the leafy boulevards lined with Belle époque buildings, and Malaga for the golden-sand beaches, but there’s still plenty they don’t know about the vast, incredibly diverse Iberian country. We’ve already covered extensively lesser-known territories like Basque Country, to the north, …

Come rain or come shine, Spain remains one of the most popular destinations globally. We guess we’re lucky now that spring is finally here and temperatures are rising across much of the sun-drenched Iberian country. This year, it is predicted to welcome over 100 million tourists, who are largely drawn to its sandy Mediterranean beaches, …

Many think of Mykonos as the quintessential Greek island getaway: It is popular for a reason, as it ticks all the boxes for what makes a summer destination great, from the paradisaical beaches to the picture-perfect villages to the buzzing social scene—if you’re the kind to stay up for some late-night bar crawling, you’ll certainly find …

Home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the leaning tower of Pisa, not to mention all the gorgeous alpine nature and scenic coastline, it’s no wonder Italy is the most visited country in the world at the minute. Don’t trust us, trust the numbers. Culturally-rich, and insanely-popular as it …

France is the most visited country in the world, hosting over 100 million tourists annually, and needless to say, a majority of those will be touching down in Paris, drawn to its sparkling Eiffel Tower, romantic Montmartre backstreets, and high culture. With all the reputation it has to live up to as the French capital, …

The country of over 6,000 islands, surrounded by the teal-colored waters of the Aegean Sea and boasting a rich ancient heritage, Greece is one of the hottest destinations to visit this year, both literally and figuratively, with one (huge) caveat: Santorini, Mykonos and the like are all succumbing to mass tourism, and between the surging …

From an underrated gem to one of Europe’s most-visited cities, Lisbon is overflowing with tourists in 2024, from the once-quiet hilly streets of Alfama down to the harbor-facing Praça do Comércio, now a bustling central square as busy as Venice’s Piazza San Marco. Though it’s a world-class cultural destination, Portugal’s capital has officially become one of the …

Heading to Italy this fall? You may have been surprised to find prices in Rome and other tourism hotspots have not necessarily dropped as expected post-summer––nor have crowds dissipated as they normally would. Due to the record-breaking heat, a growing number of travelers is now actively avoiding July when planning a visit, so don’t fly all the …

Even if you’ve never laid eyes on it before, you can probably easily describe Santorini with precision: we all know it for the whitewashed, cliffside houses, caldera hotels with outdoor plunge pools overlooking the Aegean… and the crowds. Oh, the crowds. We won’t lie to you: Greece’s most famous Cycladic gem is indeed gorgeous, but …