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Visiting Paris can be daunting for faux-pas-conscious travelers, particularly as Parisians have a reputation for being quick to judge tourists who don’t follow local conventions of dress and behavior. While this stereotype might be a bit extreme, there are a few rookie mistakes to avoid in Paris. Here are six of them. 1. Wear Athleisure …
Everyone’s heard of Europe’s major tourist destinations, and rightly so—Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all famous for a reason. But if you’re hoping to escape the tourist crowds, you’ll want to plan a trip to one of these more under-the-radar European destinations instead. From charming Innsbruck to lively Tallinn, these European gems have plenty…
Spain and Italy each conjure images of sunshine, delicious food and wine, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed lifestyle. While the two countries have much in common, they are also wildly different. So how should a traveler choose which country to visit if the budget doesn’t allow for both? We’ve put Spain vs. Italy head-to-head in…
It was a scene from one of my travel nightmares. Somehow, I found myself sitting on a group tour bus in Spain with over 60 fellow passengers and an obnoxious guide who kept referring to us as her “family” and making appalling jokes. At our first sightseeing stop, we were herded through the narrow, charming…
Mexico is an amazing and convenient vacation destination for tourists from the United States, with many different activities and regions to cater to anyone’s travel wish list. However, for many, it’s become a “been there, done that” destination. If you’re looking to branch out, there are plenty of other vacation spots with a similar feel…
Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest islands in the Mediterranean. Both are part of Italy and are popular vacation destinations for mainland Italians and international travelers wanting beautiful beaches, delicious food and wine, charming small towns, archeological sites, and warm sunshine. However, for all their similarities, some key differences between Sicily and Sardinia might…
Doling out your vacation days can be tough. Whether you live in the United States, where companies don’t legally have to give workers any paid vacation days, or in the European Union, which by law has to give employees at least four work weeks of paid vacation, chances are you’re often thinking about how you’ll…
To recline on fine golden sand or explore scenic pine-scented forests? To discover colorful coral reefs or hike through lush tropical peaks? Sometimes, it’s hard to choose between the beach and the mountains for a vacation, but there is another way. We searched high and low for destinations that offer the best of both worlds.…
Here in the States, we often think of the Caribbean and Mexico when discussing all-inclusive resorts. After all, the region is filled with them! If you’re a big all-inclusive fan, and you feel like you’ve been there, done that — fret not. Europe happens to be a hot spot for all-inclusive resorts, too. Read on…
Woman freediver glides over sandy sea with yellow fins in transparent ocean. Freediving in Mauritius
The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…
