If you’re dreaming of an idyllic Greek summer, jamming along to every ABBA classic on your Spotify playlist as you stroll along stone-paved pathways with views of azure seas to one side, you’re probably thinking Santorini, or maybe up-and-coming Milos, are your best bets. As gorgeous as the whitewashed Aegean gems may be, we won’t …

Chicago may be known as the “Windy City”, but it becomes a sweltering scorcher come summertime. While people traditionally don’t view the Midwest as a beach haven, beautifully blue Lake Michigan is an exception to the rule. As such, Chicago takes on a whole new vibe this time of year, where locals and tourists alike …

Got crabs? That’s an interesting question for a state with the slogan of “Virginia is for lovers”, but of course, we’re talking about Chesapeake Bay, a nationally renowned source for seafood. Though Virginia’s coastal allure stretches far beyond the fresh “catch of the day”. Virginia’s latest statistics show the state embraced over 43 million ‘lovers’, …

Cabo has been hogging Baja’s spotlight for far too long. There’s a lesser known beach town in Northern Baja that has found itself as a nominee for Mexico’s ‘Best Beach to Discover in 2025‘. This slice of paradise lined with fresh seafood shacks, postcard shores, and American road trippers braving the so-called ‘danger’ of Tijuana, …

‘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, …

Those from the Midwest claim, “The Midwest is best!”. I gotta say I agree since my born-and-raised Missourian ex-girlfriend moved to Texas, but I digress… The summer slice of paradise I’m about to reveal isn’t St. Louis or anywhere close — it’s a charming lake town in Wisconsin lined with cozy inns and down-home delights, …

Let’s not kid ourselves — there’s really no direct comparison to the Grand Canyon. That being said, not all of us can hop aboard a flight to Phoenix at the drop of a hat to experience one of America’s most astounding natural wonders. For Southerners and East Coasters, though, there’s a little-known state park given …

Mexico is the most popular destination for Americans going abroad any time of the year. Whether it’s January, when the beaches in Cancun are at their most attractive, or the peak of summer, an ideal time for exploring the balmy Mexican hinterlands, our southerly neighbor is full of wonders. As much as you might think you know …

2025 is the year of the Dupe. No, not dupe like you’ll fall for the ol’ three-card Monte trick; dupe as in travel alternatives. Hard to believe it’s been years since the pandemic was declared over, but one thing has become increasingly clear to this day — travel is back. Whether it be renowned resorts …

As I’ve already driven around San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles this spring, I couldn’t help but notice hundreds of Arizona license plates invading our roadways. And that means one thing — the unofficial kickoff to tourism season. Woo. 😑 Californians love where they live; I’m certainly not complaining. But come spring and summer, …

In an age when many of us are up in arms against the world’s one-percenters, today we present the two-percenters—an exclusive group of travelers with bragging rights who’ve discovered one of Spain’s last remaining gems. Over 12 million tourists visited Spain’s stunning Andalusia region, home to notable cities such as Malaga, Seville, and Granada, but …

Step aside, Tahoe! There’s another NorCal lake hideaway with fewer crowds, unbounded nature, and no snooty vibes — a place where you won’t find thousand-dollar millionaires trying to outdo each other. In fact, this region of California leans more on the Boho spectrum where tie-dye shirts are commonplace, #vanlife likely outpaces the real estate market, …