My family stays on farms instead of hotels to cut our accommodation costs in half while traveling through Europe

At 27 years old, I completed my wanderlust dream of traveling to every country in the world as a solo female traveler. To be exact, I've visited all 193 sovereign nations — plus Taiwan, Kosovo, and Palestine. Then, by the age of 30, I achieved my athletic dream of becoming an Ironman. I find great fulfillment in inspiring and educating young women to get out and pursue their passions — or whatever gets them excited in life.  

From January up until the end of September 2023, Spain received 66.5 million international arrivals, up 18.8% year-on-year, and 0.6% below pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The main inbound tourism markets were the United Kingdom, representing around 13.8 million arrivals, France with almost 9.4 million arrivals and Germany, with almost 8.5 million arrivals. By Autonomous Communities (or regions), from January to September (inclusive), Cataluña received the most international visitors with almost 14.2 million arrivals, followed by the Balearic Islands.

Whether it’s in pursuit of a new community, better weather, or a new adventure, there are many reasons people pack up their lives and become expats. And it seems like the idea of moving to a new country is more appealing than ever—and gone are the days when it was reserved for retired people. With remote work becoming a more viable option for people of all ages experiencing wanderlust in their hearts, the possibility of the expat lifestyle is now more within reach than ever.

The narrow, cobbled streets of San Telmo are slowly coming to life. The Porteños – Buenos Aires residents – are kick-starting a long and lazy four-day weekend with caffeine and medialuna pastries. The autumn air is crisp, as are the white silk floss tree leaves that float down over Plaza Dorrego as a lone bandoneon player warms up his fingers before beginning to busk.

As winter approaches, it's time to start thinking about where to spend the holidays.

For those seeking an enchanting holiday experience, exploring the festive Christmas Markets in European cities like Germany, Austria and Switzerland, is a must for a complete winter wonderland experience. These markets offer delightful treats like mulled wine, hot chocolate, and an array of handcrafted gifts, making your holiday season truly magical. Here are three of the best Christmas Market tours this season.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anna Shepherd, a 24-year-old from Knoxville, Tennessee. It has been edited for length and clarity.

A waiter called the police on a tourist after he mistakenly used the word "grenade" instead of "pomegranate" at a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, the local newspaper Correio da Manhã reported. 

As the grape growing season winds to an end, vineyards and wineries across Europe are moving into their busiest time of the year, the annual harvest. Visitors can get stuck in with traditional grape picking, wine trails, open cellars and harvest festivals during this period. Here are the best places to stay for a vacation tailor-made to the oenophile.

The rules for most people entering Europe who don't have an EU passport are changing and after several delays, the EU has confirmed when and how they will roll out the two new border controls that will impact travelers arriving into the Schengen area from 2024 onwards.

I'm an American food writer based in Italy, and every time I come to the US, I leave with a suitcase full of Trader Joe's snacks and condiments.

You'll need more than a couple of days to truly get to know Melbourne. With steel-and-glass high-rise buildings and historic architecture, complemented by a richly multicultural population, this is a city with many layers and histories to uncover.