May is objectively one of the best months of the year. The winter chill in the northern hemisphere starts to thaw, flowers bloom, and everything starts to look a little bit more beautiful. The tropics experience their dry season, meaning monsoon rains fall away, and islands come alive with lush…
12 Best European Cities to Visit in May
Europe is a bit of a weather trip. Winters are so frigid you can hardly bear to go outside, and summer brings heat waves that make it hard to get through a day without an afternoon nap. Luckily, there are some in-betweens, and May is one of them. Gone are…
10 Best Countries to Visit in May
If you’re able to avoid peak tourist season, school holidays, and spring break dates, consider May your ideal month. In the northern hemisphere, May marks the start of spring, bringing blooming flowers, warmer temperatures, and excited vibes into many cities. At the same time, the Southern Hemisphere enjoys those first…
12 Best U.S. Cities to Visit in April
You know what they say about spring in the US: April showers bring May flowers. But May also brings its fair share of tourists and price hikes. April is considered early spring, and only the savviest travelers will know that this is the best time to enjoy the sweet spot…
10 Best Countries to Visit in April
Consider April the gentle season of transition between winter and summer—for the northern hemisphere, at least. It’s no longer freezing but not yet sizzling hot or packed with peak-season tourists. For many places, it hits the sweet spot when the crowds are thin, the weather is pleasant, and prices are…
10 Best Islands to Visit in April
There is an unexplainable excitement that wafts through the air of the Northern Hemisphere in April. After a long, bitter winter, the sun finally makes a proper appearance, shining for a little longer each day. But while the promise of warmth is there, true t-shirt weather is still slightly out…
12 Best European Cities to Visit in April
April marks the beginning of spring in Europe. And if you’re a seasoned Euro traveler, you’ll be well aware that Europe in springtime is one of the most magical places to be. As the frost wears off, Europe’s countryside bursts into life with blooming flowers. Mild temperatures make an appearance,…
7 Massive Cities You’ve Never Heard Of
When people think of massive cities, metropolises like New York and London often spring to mind. But in reality, these aren’t technically the world’s biggest cities. The world is home to several urban centers that far surpass New York City’s population. Yet, they remain relatively unknown to many people. These…
The 10 Most Amazing Hot Springs Around the World
Hot springs have fascinated people for centuries. They’re natural spas that have been bubbling away long before humans walked the earth. A hot spring is formed when rainwater or groundwater is heated by geothermal energy in the earth’s core, causing the water to rise back to the surface. It’s pretty…
7 Smallest Countries in the World
When it comes to countries, size doesn’t always matter. Some nations are so small you could explore them on foot in one afternoon. Some are even entirely surrounded by larger countries, like an inland island. These countries might be small as far as square mileage goes, but they more than…