There's nothing that'll make you want to get away like the middle of summer, that time of the year when the heat and humidity turns all the excitement you'd bottled up in the winter months to sweaty...

Are you tired of the bustling crowds and high-rise buildings of Japan's major cities? Then it's time to venture into the tranquil beauty of the Japanese countryside. The rural Japanese towns and cities nestled...

Even if you've managed to score some cheap international flights to get there, as soon as you touch down in the Land of Fire and Ice, the steep costs of Iceland can start to burn your cash and freeze any...

This post was last updated on July 10, 2023. If you’ve ever wondered about going back in time and experiencing life from a bygone era, then you should probably consider Cuba for your next destination. The...

If you’re looking for the true "End of World" head to Ushuaia, on the Argentinian shores of the Beagle Channel. It’s the southernmost city in the world and capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego. The...

Kawaii (pronounced like “Hawaii”), is much more than just a Japanese word used to describe anything that looks really cute -- it's actually a style, a culture, and a magical kingdom of lollipop dreams,...

With glistening clear blue water paired with miles of sandy beaches, the Mediterranean is arguably one of the hottest vacation spots around. But choosing just one place to visit in the region can be a hard...

Do you want to snap the perfect selfie under the Eiffel Tower? Long to dip your feet in a fountain in Rome? Do you dream of downing steins of great beer at a proper German Oktoberfest? If a Euro trip via cheap...

After leaving Ghana in search of their permanent home on the African continent, Myra Parks (from The Repat Diaries) and her family visit 3 more countries, carefully weighing the pros and cons of each nation...

This Eastern European country has been popular among tourists because of its magnificent national parks, long coastline along the Adriatic Sea, and enchanting islands frequented by sailboats and yachts. But...

Fans of Pirates of the Caribbean are naturally inclined to adventure. Whether you want to satisfy your urge for all things pirate by exploring underwater reefs and shipwrecks or learning about historic sites...

Mexico is a country filled with rich culture, great weather, and even greater food! With beaches on the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico, along with ancient Mayan ruins and tons of history, there’s a...

When Liz Sims found herself at the end of high school in 2009, she decided to take a break before college (AKA a gap year). “I wanted to do something different for a little bit,” she says, thinking back to...

While history books hype Uruguay’s victory at the first World Cup in 1930, today Uruguay is regarded as a year-round vacation destination. Surprisingly, most travelers overlook this small South American...