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While there’s nothing wrong with sunbathing in your birthday suit, do it on an average beach and you’re likely to cause a commotion. Despite what you may have heard, swimsuit-clad sunbathers are not in the minority on European beaches (yes, even in France). Fortunately, if you like a true all-over tan or simply appreciate the…
Jaw-dropping cliffsides and scenic stretches of sand are a fool-proof formula for a gorgeous vacation spot. Add in historic sights, comfy hotels, and quaint town centers and it becomes the ultimate getaway. Fortunately, this isn’t just a thing of fantasy, as Europe has several cities and regions with all (or most) of the above. We’ve…
There are countless reasons why so many travelers flock to the Mediterranean every year. The crystal blue waters are dotted with charming historic towns begging to be explored, the food options are otherworldly, and the list goes on. But with so many hot spots to choose from — all seemingly better than the next —…
Steeped in layers of colorful, old-world houses spilling down rocky cliffs into the impossibly blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea lies the picturesque Cinque Terre. But things aren’t as charmed as they seem. Area tourism is reaching new heights, causing alarm for infrastructure that simply isn’t equipped to handle the influx. In an effort to…
There’s nothing like gearing up for an incredible vacation full of promise — of pampering, of relaxation, of blissful days free from stress — only to have your dreams crushed by rental car snafus, traffic jams, stir-crazy kids, and (let’s be honest) aggressive drivers in unfamiliar destinations. It’s a nightmare we’ve all lived. And that’s…
Are you a solo traveler type? We’ve got you covered. Planning a trip to Europe can seem like a difficult feat if you haven’t travel across the Atlantic before, or internationally at all for that matter. There are a few different options to consider when planning the trip, and we break down five of them…
It’s no secret that we love spreading the word about the world’s best (and sometimes worst) destinations so all our fellow travelers can plan the best trips possible. But what happens when too many heed the advice of others or a well-known spot gets too much attention? As the world’s population grows and more and…
View from La Toretta As a result of recent efforts to preserve endangered UNESCO World Heritage sites and ruins, some major worldwide attractions are now limiting the number of visitors who can enter by day or by year. Italy’s Cinque Terre is the latest to limit the number of allowable visitors — in this case,…
Everyone’s heard of Europe’s major tourist destinations and rightly so — after all, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all famous for a reason. But a trip to the expansive continent doesn’t have to become boring, as there are still numerous cities and regions that aren’t even mentioned on typical European “to-do” lists. From Innsbruck…
“This year I resolve I’m going to spend less time looking at my iPhone because that is time I could be spending with my iPad,” TV host Stephen Colbert quipped on his show in early January. It’s a joke many of us can relate to; in our technology-fueled culture, unplugging can be incredibly difficult. There’s…
