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Best European City Breaks in January (That Aren't Freezing)

January gets a bad reputation for European travel. Flights are cheap, crowds are thin, and the Christmas decorations have just come down. The problem is the cold, the grey, and the shuttered

Is Dubrovnik Too Touristy? (We Went and Found Out)

Yes, Dubrovnik is touristy. Very touristy. But "too touristy" depends entirely on how you approach it — and most people approach it wrong.

The Crowd Problem Is Real

Let's not sugarcoat it.

Is Barcelona Worth the Hype?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes, but only if you go in knowing what you're dealing with.

Barcelona attracts around 12 million tourists a year, which puts it firmly in the