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 Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it’s been actively signaling to tourists they are no longer welcome for some years now: From significant increases in the tourist tax to widespread anti-visitor protests to the extent […]
Share The Article If you’re over mainstream news (and who wouldn’t be by now?), then there’s one remarkable city that always seems to slip through the cracks as more than just a pass-through city. Chances are, if you’ve ever taken a road trip on I-10, then you’ve passed through one of the Southwest’s top hidden gems, […]
Share The Article Train travel is back with a vengeance in the Old Continent, with multiple new routes opening left, right and center, and if you’re heading to Paris in the near future, you’re in for a treat as a host of exciting launches are taking place. Just recently, France’s national railway company SCNF confirmed […]
Share The Article Mexico may be every American’s go-to spot for beaches and all-inclusive resorts, with Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and the like dominating travel trends come winter, but as any culture aficionado will be able to attest, it is also a world-class sightseeing destination. With a History spanning thousands of years, and having hosted […]
Share The Article Last Updated 23 hours ago Whether it’s for the delectable cuisine, mild Mediterranean climate, or ancient heritage, Italy is on the radar of millions of Americans flying across the pond this winter, and what better way to experience one of Europe’s most beautiful countries than by train? Train travel is seeing a […]
Share The Article Last Updated 2 mins ago Mexico is the number one cultural getaway for Americans: not only are flights there short, the weather great, and the cuisine unrivaled, but the cultural offer is boundless. There’s just one caveat. As beautiful as they may be, there are certain cities you wouldn’t go out of your way […]
Share The Article Last Updated 2 days ago Following the successful launch of the Maya Train last year, linking the coastal resort city of Cancun to several natural wonders and historic cities, including the colonial-era gems of Izamal and Merida, demand for rail travel in Mexico seems to be at an all-time high. Ever since, a host of […]
Share The Article Last Updated 33 seconds ago While many Americans are still basking in the sun, others are seeking out lush woodlands ready to pop in fall colors any day now. Some of us prefer to take the backroads through vibrant foliage-lined streets, but why not let the conductor take the wheel…or buttons…or whatever […]
Share The Article Last Updated 11 seconds ago Come rain or come shine, tourists will be flocking to Italy regardless. Home to a whopping 60 World Heritage Sites, the most of any country, and boasting a cultural wealth few nations–and civilizations as a whole–could match, it is on the bucket list of (nearly) every travel enthusiast. That’s […]