Europe

When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …

Regardless of how you feel about Donald Trump, he’s certainly making an impression in other countries. From fears about CBP or ICE taking you away, to anger about threats to …

If you’re old enough to remember life before GPS, you remember maps. Back in the day, they were THE way to get from Point A to Point B, C, D …

When you’ve traveled for a while, you know that every country (and sometimes even specific cities) has its own set of social and cultural norms. A smart traveler will try …

Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Mystery solved: …

When the pandemic hit, cities that catered to tourists went from having throngs of people all the time to just citizens walking the streets. Some of those cities realized they’d …

People who have a lot of money don’t seem to mind spending a lot of money. They’re willing to pay for big, luxurious adventures that show they’ve “made it.” You …

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) was approved in 2016 and has been under development ever since. It’s planned to be a visa waiver program wherein those with …

When it comes to the environment, the European Union (EU) seems to be ahead of the US. They completed their ban on single use plastic plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks …

If there’s one thing the United States has, it’s space. The continental U.S. is spread across 4 time zones, and once you include Alaska and Hawaii into the mix, that …