Nothing is more stressful than realizing you have an entire morning to enjoy before you leave town, and trying to figure out where to store suitcases in the meantime. Let’s face it—dragging your American Tourister behind you while you try to soak everything in on your tapas tour is not ideal. That’s why we’ve gathered […]
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Exploring San Sebastian On Your Own: Our Top Tips for Solo Travelers
Traveling on your own doesn’t have to mean cutting down on fun things to do. There’s a never-ending list of things to do and explore in San Sebastian, but here, we’re taking a look at the best options for solo travelers. From great hostels to how to enjoy the local food scene, this guide to […]
Where to Eat, What to Do & More in San Sebastian on a Budget
A trip to a city famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants and luxurious hotels by the beach may sound expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it can be quite the opposite and still enjoyable! Here are our tips for exploring San Sebastian on a budget so you can enjoy your trip in this […]
Everything You Need to Know About Solo Travel in Barcelona
Solo travel is one of the most rewarding ways to experience a social city like Barcelona. That means if you’re getting ready to head to the Catalan capital on your own, you’re in for a treat! Solo travel in Barcelona means interacting with local culture and traditions in a deeper way. And that’s not to […]
How to Be a Good Tourist: Paris Edition
Don’t miss the rest of our responsible tourism guides: MADRID | BARCELONA | SEVILLE | SAN SEBASTIAN | LISBON | ROME Thinking of visiting Paris? You’re not alone. The city’s visitor bureau announced an uptick in tourism, citing more than 40 million tourists in 2017 with 23 million hotel arrivals. Despite suffering a lull in tourism, Paris has exceeded its prior visitor numbers. […]
5 Rules You Should Be Following in Paris to Eat like a Local
In a culture that revolves around food, the French have not only perfected the art of cooking but the art of dining as well. And in a country also deeply in love with rules, naturally these two elements of French culture—dining, and rules—make perfect bedfellows. Whether you’re coming to France for the first time or […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Paris
Paris, like any other city, has a mode d’emploi—a sort of unwritten user manual for making the most of it. If you don’t know the basics, it can be as frustrating as trying to put IKEA furniture together without the instructions. And nobody likes sticking out as a tourist, especially in an impossibly chic city […]
8 Tips and Tricks You Need to Skip the Line: Paris Edition
For many visitors, Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and who wants to spend it waiting in line? Paris Pass is one way to skip the line, but it’s a hefty investment and unless you’re a really high-octane sightseer, you probably won’t get value out of it. The Paris Museum Pass, on the other hand, might be […]
The 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Paris
Paris may be one of the world’s top destinations, but that doesn’t mean side-stepping Paris tourist traps is easy. Communicating in a new language and understanding French cultural norms is only part of the process. In evaluating the best plan for your trip to the City of Light, it’s necessary to look past the clichés […]
6 Tips & Tricks You Need to Beat the Lines in Rome
Rome is one of the most-visited cities in the world. 4.2 million people come every year—4 million of them just to the Colosseum! During the summer, the wait to get inside the most popular sites can last hours. Oh, and don’t forget—there’s no shade. But don’t stress. We’ve got this. Follow our advice with these six […]