Share The Article It seems Trojan horses, lustful witches on remote islands, and deadly mermaids have been the talk of summer. I’d be lying to you if I said I’ve joined the throngs in obsessing over Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, The Odyssey, but if there’s one thing I pride myself on being, it’s an absolute, […]
Share The Article There is a growing epidemic in the travel world right now: algorithm fatigue. You see a stunning, secluded beach on your social feed, book a flight, and arrive only to find three cruise ships docked in the bay and a two-hour wait for a mediocre lunch. When I am plotting my next […]
Share The Article There is a specific, sinking feeling you get when you have to constantly check your pockets in a crowded tourist trap or nervously navigate dimly lit streets trying to find your hotel. When my wife Liz and I are plotting our escapes from the unpredictable weather in Louisville, we want to trade […]
Share The Article Summer heat in Louisville can be unforgiving. By August, the humidity feels like a heavy wet blanket the second you walk outside. When Liz and I decide it is time to pack up the car and escape the Midwest heatwave, we are not looking to trade our sweltering backyard for a chaotic, […]
Share The Article If you are gearing up for a Mexican summer getaway, you already know the drill. You want to spend your days drinking margaritas by the pool, eating incredible street tacos, and soaking up the sun—without constantly checking over your shoulder or worrying about your safety. When you start researching your trip, you […]
Share The Article Whenever I’m back home mapping my next trip, my inbox is constantly flooded with the exact same question from travelers: “Where can I go in the Caribbean that is actually safe, totally uncrowded, and doesn’t feel like a giant tourist trap?” It is getting increasingly difficult to answer. Mega-resorts are expanding rapidly, […]
Share The Article The world is massive, and yet somehow, everyone seems to be posting photos from the exact same five vacation spots. We get it. The classics are classic for a reason, and nobody is going to tell you to skip Paris or Rome if you have never been. But if you want to […]
Share The Article When I map out a trip to South America, safety and authenticity are always at the absolute top of my list. Argentina routinely ranks as one of the safest countries on the entire continent (scoring an incredible 89/100 on our own Safety Index!), which makes it an absolute dream for travelers. But […]
Share The Article Summer is officially here, which means millions of Americans are currently scrambling to lock in a beach vacation before the season slips away. But before you blindly book a flight to the first tropical hotspot you see on Instagram, you need to pause and look at the actual data for Summer 2026. […]
Share The Article If you are gearing up for a European summer, you already know the drill. You want to spend your days eating incredible food, wandering ancient streets, and soaking up the culture—not nervously clutching your backpack or constantly looking over your shoulder. These rankings come directly from travelers using our Safety Index. While […]