Amid the surge in demand for international travel, Mexico continues to soar in popularity, easily claiming the spot of the most-visited country among Americans. Despite their love for Mexico, with its laid-back atmosphere, and incredible culture, one of the things that persists at the back of U.S. vacationers’ minds is safety. After all, Mexico is …
When you’re planning your next vacation, there’s nothing more important than knowing that the country you’re visiting is safe. This is particularly true if you’re a solo traveler. This is because solo travelers often feel more vulnerable and are more safety conscious when traveling the world. Those hoping to travel to the safest …
A wave of violent protests and police mobilizations radiating from Paris have left many travelers wondering if it’s still safe to visit the popular City of Light. On June 29, the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France issued a security alert in response to potentially dangerous protests following the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk …
The buzz online today is that Colombia is ready to safely receive all kinds of visitors – especially solo female travelers. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Travel articles high and low are praising Colombia and Medellín in particular for its ‘miraculous transformation’ from a violent war zone into a thriving creative and digital nomad hub. …
Summer travel plans can get crazy quickly. Picking the right hotel, comparing flight prices, and wrangling your family and friends to leave on time can make you question, “is it all worth it?”. Once we get to our destination, the answer is almost always a resounding “yes!”. But if there is a foolproof way to …
Colombia is one of the leading tourist destinations in the Global South, attracting millions of short-term visitors, as well as digital nomads and other categories of expats every year, especially from the United States. Sadly, the country may be backsliding in terms of urban safety and losing some of the progress it’s made since peace …
Mexico’s tourism industry is thriving, and rightfully so. It’s truly an amazing escape, whether it’s a sunny beach getaway you’re seeking or a more cultural experience in one of many historic cities to choose from. One thing is for sure, and that is Americans love to head south to our neighbor. The irony is that …
Mexico continues to be a mega-popular destination, particularly for American travelers this summer. It’s always wise to check the latest travel advisories before packing up and boarding your flight. While travel hasn’t slowed down at all to Mexico’s beach destinations, local officials in 3 of the most popular beach cities are increasing their security presence. …
Did you know that 3 in 4 women in the U.S. have traveled or are planning to travel solo? Solo female travelers are the fastest-growing group of travelers in the world. With searches for solo female travel having tripled over the last 4 years, it’s safe to say that trend isn’t going anywhere. There’s been …
It’s what we all dream of in the last few minutes before 5 pm in a mid-week slog: a Caribbean vacation. Crystal clear waters, soft white sand, and a tropical drink in hand under the shade of a palm tree. It doesn’t get better than this, right? Unfortunately, recent spikes in crime and government travel …
Los Cabos is the fastest-recovering destination in Mexico, having outpaced the likes of Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City in year-on-year growth. Last year alone, it hosted 3.5 million tourists, 25% more than the previous year. Cancun’s record-setting figures are still hard to beat; it is trailing behind Los Cabos’ recovery rate, registering a moderate …
Despite rising crime rates in numerous spots across the Caribbean, which have led U.S. authorities to issue stark travel warnings, putting travelers on high alert, a recent update leads us to believe Cancun is still one of the safest beach destinations not only in Mexico but the entire transnational region. America’s go-to sunny getaway, Cancun …