Share The Article Mass tourism has been a real menace. I know someone who recently let his intrusive thoughts win, rhetorically asking if there’s even an ethical way to be a tourist anymore. Hippy-dippy stuff aside, yes, there is — and it starts with doing just a teeny-weeny bit more research instead of jam-packing the […]
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May
May
Share The Article If you’re keen on a little country-hopping adventure around Europe this year, you’re absolutely spoiled for options. Whether it’s the new European Sleeper from Paris to Berlin, or the colossal, 715-mile journey from Basel, in Switzerland, to Copenhagen, in Denmark, new inventive train routes linking all of the most unlikely destinations are […]
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May
May
Share The Article We’ve all been somewhere where we feel as if we’re going to melt into the pavement. Heck, we’ve probably all been to beaches that feel like we’ll melt into the sand if we ever got out of the water. Leave those sunny getaways to the East Coast, where you find out real […]
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Apr
Apr
Share The Article Who said you gotta hop on a 10-hour red-eye just to soak up that Old World European charm? When you think of Mexico, chances are Cancún’s dreamy white sands and turquoise water pop into your head, or maybe Mexico City’s colorful, chaotic-in-a-fun-way neighborhoods. But peel back a few layers and, yeah… you […]
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Apr
Apr
Share The Article There’s definitely something to that old adage. You know the one…about ‘the road less travelled’… Millions will flock to Cancun and Punta Cana this year, two of the Caribbean’s globally renowned destinations, but what about the plethora of other beach paradises that go unnoticed, yet are equally beautiful and more authentic? That’s […]
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Mar
Mar
Share The Article Feeling that Cancun fatigue lately, are you? We’re big Mexican Caribbean enthusiasts ourselves, and come the start of the year there’s nothing we love more than booking an all‑inclusive Hotel Zone getaway, with poolside mimosas and buffet‑style feasts galore… But sometimes, you just crave something a little more enriching than another do‑nothing […]
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Mar
Mar
Share The Article Can’t cope with the Lisbon crowds anymore? The jam-packed praças, narrow alleys where you’re practically standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow tourists, and those reheated pastéis de nata that taste industrial, yet are charged as if they’re freshly-made? There are always exceptions to the rule, of course, but let’s not sit here and pretend […]
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Jan
Jan
Share The Article Who knew you could find Caribbean Blue waters with Canada as your backdrop? It’s true, Lake Michigan is arguably prettier than some of America’s most notable beach towns (ahem, Galveston)… Boasting otherworldly hues of blue horizons, quintessential small town charm, and surprising attractions like a gorgeous castle, for example, you never know […]
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Dec
Dec
Share The Article In an era where popular destinations are in fact raising barriers and imposing increasingly strict restrictions on visitors, in a desperate bid to protect themselves from overtourism, there’s one city in Mexico that’s doing the exact opposite. Unlike Venice, which now charges day-trippers an entry fee on certain dates, or Barcelona, the […]
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Dec
Dec
Share The Article Be it for the delicious cuisine, the breathtaking nature, or the colonial landmarks, it’s no secret that Latin America is the go-to destination for millions of Americans. Navigating the nether half of the continent isn’t always the easiest task, though: safety levels can vary drastically between different destinations. Some are very safe, […]