Best Places to Visit in August

Best Places to Visit in August

Introduction August is a tricky month for travel. Half the world is sweating through scorching heatw...

Best Places to Visit in August

Introduction August is a tricky month for travel. Half the world is sweating through scorching heatwaves, popular tourist hubs are packed to the brim with summer vacationers, and prices are often at their absolute peak. But if you know where to look, August also holds some incredible travel windows—places where the weather is absolute perfection,...

7 Underrated Beach Towns You’ve Never Heard Of

7 Underrated Beach Towns You’ve Never Heard Of

Introduction If your idea of a relaxing beach getaway involves shoulder-to-shoulder towel placement,...

7 Underrated Beach Towns You’ve Never Heard Of

Introduction If your idea of a relaxing beach getaway involves shoulder-to-shoulder towel placement, overpriced beachfront cocktails, and fighting for parking, you can stop reading now. But if you dream of salt air without the commotion, pastel-colored streets where time moves a little slower, and stretches of sand where your only neighbor is a passing seagull,...

Zermatt on a Budget: Hiking the Swiss Alps Without Breaking the Bank

Zermatt on a Budget: Hiking the Swiss Alps Without Breaking the Bank

Switzerland has a fierce reputation for being one of the most expensive travel destinations in the w...

Zermatt on a Budget: Hiking the Swiss Alps Without Breaking the Bank

Switzerland has a fierce reputation for being one of the most expensive travel destinations in the world, and Zermatt is frequently cited as its most exclusive resort town. Between high-speed cable cars, luxury hotels, and gourmet dining, it is very easy to spend a fortune here. However, the mountains themselves are completely free to explore....