If grocery shopping is an area of stress for you, you might want to go the Euro route. The European shopping method has been making waves on TikTok and is pretty much the opposite of how Americans shop. Rather than going to just one store such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s and purchasing a … Read more
Americans smashed travel records in 2024 — with Dec. 1 going down as the busiest day ever at the nation’s airports, according to the TSA. And we’re clearly on a roll, with destinations around the globe groaning under the weight of overtourism — some more loudly than others. More than 20.2 million U.S. travelers jetted off to … Read more
Oh, Tannenbaum! Americans may still be recovering from Thanksgiving, but Christmas is already in full swing across the pond in Europe, where a festive array of seasonal markets have quickly become the focal point in city after city, from the Atlantic to the Adriatic. Extravagant decorations, traditional crafts, local and seasonal foods (and drinks, of … Read more
Monetize your move. Anyone can leave the United States for so-called greener pastures — but the smart money’s on those who turn their departure into a payday, according to one relocation expert. Sure, you could claim an ancestral connection to Ireland, for example — but why not claim up to nearly $90,000 cash by moving to a … Read more
If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more
A soccer fan had the whole home end of a stadium to himself after police banned anyone with certain postal codes. Steven Faughnan, 36, from Scotland, supports Italian side Atalanta and watched them win 3-0 against Napoli on Sunday – all while sitting on his own. Police rules meant he had the entire home section … Read more
Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure Indonesian islands to less exotic locales, like Idaho. The picks reflect what the publication said is a hunger for more obscure destinations over the usual tourist … Read more
Shopping for a new luxury watch? Wind your way through the world’s ultimate travel destinations for browsing elite timepieces. We’ve rounded up a guide to the best new and notable hotels in each region for 2024 — along with the chic watches you’ll be inspired to buy while you’re there. Rome Rooms at the Bulgari … Read more
A startling new study finds an increase in reports of airport and luggage malaria in Europe in recent years. An international team of researchers identified 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 — 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and for eight cases, the investigators did not distinguish between the two types. … Read more
A summer jaunt to Europe used to be the norm for high school graduates, or affluent families enjoying a few weeks off. That timeworn tradition is in danger, industry experts warn, as crowds under the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum become notably less American between May and August. And there’s one simple reason for the … Read more
Don’t even think about not having children. If you’re Russian. Russia’s parliament is considering legislation to outlaw “a conscious refusal to have children.” The State Duma lower house bill proposes fines of 400,000 roubles [$4,354 USD] for anyone engaging in “child-free propaganda,” rising to $8,639 USD if the person discussing the concept is an official … Read more
Take it on the road, folks. With so many places to go and a finite number of days to live, we can seek the stars to point the way to the best destinations. Just as astrology can indicate our sexual proclivities, ice cream allegiances and taste in power ballads, so too can it shine a … Read more
Travel could be one of life’s great, enriching joys – often preceded by eager anticipation and met with euphoric excitement once a person plants his or her feet in a new land. Dizzying excitement, however, could be an opportunity for scammers to make a score. “We need to learn to not mix emotions with planning our … Read more
Flying in or out of JFK will always be one of those unpleasant experiences you just have to power through — like ripping off a bandaid, which only takes a second. Trying to break free of one of the so-called developed world’s most ridiculous airports, on the other hand — that takes hours. The prospect of … Read more
Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more
Brace yourself. I’ve got a budgie to smuggle. As I’ve found out the hard way, Europeans like to think themselves sophisticated. They had a couple of enlightenment figures write some books a few hundred years ago and now they’re all: “you can’t wipe your mouth with your hand” and “no wearing swimmers off the beach, you … Read more
A potentially deadly virus known as “sloth fever” has US officials on alert after Florida reported 20 travel-related cases, including nine last week. Oropouche virus (OROV) is spread through the bites of infected small flies and mosquitoes. It’s common in parts of South America, though Florida noted that its 20 cases — the first in … Read more
It’s a picturesque, wealthy European village which celebrities flock to, however all is not so well behind the scenes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Princess Diana are among the high-profile guests who have visited Italy’s gem Portofino. In 2022, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married at Villa Olivetta, located in the small and … Read more
Miranda Lambert is all about the fun and games. On Wednesday, the “Wranglers” crooner shared a series of photos detailing her trip to Italy with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. However, fans were quick to point out one snapshot in particular that shows Lambert making an obscene gesture towards a statue. “You’re probably gonna get banned from Instagram,” … Read more
German authorities are investigating how a Norwegian man managed to board two fights in two days without tickets, traveling 800 miles to Sweden. The 39-year-old passenger cleared security at Munich Airport on Aug. 4 despite having no travel documents that authorized him to fly. The Norweigan national managed to get through security without appropriate travel … Read more