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The Balkans, an area in southeastern Europe along the Adriatic Sea, have been the crossroads of East and West for centuries. Fallen empires such as the Ottomans, Habsburgs, and Socialist Yugoslavia once claimed sections of the peninsula, and as such, political upheaval and wars — including, more recently, the Croatian War of Independence, the Bosnian…
If you’re looking to book your next trip to Asia but are overwhelmed by the idea of fighting crowds in Hong Kong or Phuket, look to one of these five under-the-radar destinations. From beaches to bustling cities and world-class shopping, we’ve rounded up our favorite destinations that you might never have considered before for your…
France, Spain, and Italy have long taken the limelight when it comes to popular travel destinations in Europe, but some of the continent’s most rewarding and best-kept secrets are set off-the-beaten path. From the Balkans to the Baltic Sea, here are our picks for the 10 best (mostly) undiscovered places in Europe.
Europe-bound beach vacationers tend to flock to Mediterranean hubs, like France’s Côte d’Azur, Italy’s Amalfi Coast, or the Greek island of Santorini. Europe’s coasts along the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, North Sea, and the Atlantic cover millions of miles, so there’s clearly plenty of room for your beach chair outside these increasingly overrun and pricey…
When you think of cliffside villages, there’s probably a good chance you picture Santorini, Cinque Terre, and the Amalfi Coast. And they’re beautiful! However, there’s also the opportunity to go off the beaten path and visit the more obscure towns and villages with equally picturesque cliffside locales. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to medieval towns…
The region of Tuscany is on many travel bucket lists, and for good reason. Florence, the area’s capital, is home to some of the world’s most impressive Renaissance art, including Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture and the Uffizi Museum. The Uffizi holds numerous pieces of priceless art and maintains one of the largest collections in the world.…
The Mediterranean evokes many idyllic images, whether it’s white homes cascading down the hills to the sea or a charming promenade surrounding a sailboat filled harbor. However, you don’t have to follow the crowds and head to Santorini or Saint Tropez to find such a destination on your Mediterranean trip. The Mediterranean Sea is 965,300…
Many travelers put Paris at the top of their France bucket list, but there’s a lot more to the beautiful country than the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. While we certainly recommend a trip to the City of Lights and other popular French cities like Lyon and Nice, there are numerous locales worth a visit that…
It’s hard to go wrong on a trip to Italy, period — pasta in Rome, the romantic canals of Venice, the Easter egg-tinged coast of Cinque Terre. But what about when you’ve done all that and are ready to step off the beaten path? Whether your interest is architecture, dining, or beach-going, Italy still has…
Let’s face it: when we travel somewhere for the first time, especially a place that can seem as foreign as Japan, it’s easy to fall into the same tourist trail. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Okinawa, and Hiroshima — these are Japan’s hot spots for tourists. Believe us, we love them, too. We can’t get enough of…