Share The Article Cancun may be world-renowned for its luxurious resorts, endless miles of powdered sugar, white sands, and award-winning hospitality, but it’s far from being the be-all, end-all of sunny getaways. Among its major downsides are the hectic traffic, especially coming into the Hotel Zone, and excessive crowding along the main public beach–walking the […]
Share The Article If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their […]
Share The Article Winding navigable canals, picturesque fondamenti lined with pastel-hue buildings, and impossibly narrow alleys that lead to hidden piazzas with ornate fountains… there’s many a reason why you should visit the floating city of Venice. At the same time, there are many why you should avoid it altogether: Think of the jaw-dropping prices, […]
Share The Article It’s a challenge in today’s world to find anything truly free, often inciting thoughts of “what’s the catch?” and rightfully so. With taxes, sneaky fees, and “gotcha” tactics, travelers often have to hawk-eye anything deemed ‘free’. But Thailand is ready to showcase a lesser-known beach destination. In turn, doing so for free. […]
Share The Article If you thought ranches and rodeos were the only place for cattle herds, you haven’t been to an airport! There’s no doubt TSA agents have a tough job keeping travelers safe, and it’s easy to see all the potential threats they deal with daily, from questionable liquids to sharp objects and always […]
Share The Article I’m a huge fan of low-cost airlines. Ultra-low-cost carriers may not offer any frills, but they do give us the opportunity to explore new destinations on a very tight budget. Frontier has demonstrated this perfectly this week by offering flights on its newest routes for as little as $29! Frontier is […]
Share The Article Despite being able to zoom through the skies at breakneck speed, slow travel is making a comeback. And by ‘slow travel’, of course I mean trains. Taking a page out of Europe’s and Asia’s playbook, the U.S. has been teasing more train routes and bullet trains for years, but even the train […]
Share The Article We’re not sure about you, but we can’t seem to get the idea of Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets or lounging on a fine-pebble beach hugged by crystal-clear waters out of our minds lately. The Mediterranean is calling, and this summer, we plan on answering it. There’s just one slight… problem. The […]
Share The Article After much of the U.S. dealt with frigid cold winters, springtime is essentially an open invitation to explore the great outdoors. We all know California is one of the best states for an awesome beach getaway, but it also boasts some of the best national and state parks in the nation, such […]
Share The Article You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re […]