Medellin, Colombia has undergone quite the transformation in recent years. Once known for its rough reputation, the city has become a thriving destination for digital nomads and travelers searching for an affordable place to visit. Medellin is currently implementing new regulations to attract more responsible visitors and remote workers. Once a haven for bachelor parties …
We live in a world now where social media travel posts get buried in a few seconds and trolls ruin almost every conversation trying to be witty. As the co-founder of Travel Off Path, I felt like something was missing for our readers and followers. A place where travel enthusiasts unite, ask questions, share experiences, …
As Medellin, Colombia continues to grow in popularity with tourists, so does the disparity between the rich and poor. Instead of being a tourist, I wanted to travel with purpose and give back to this beautiful city so many people love. I spent over 2 months volunteering, living like a local and getting to know …
Medellin, Colombia has been growing in popularity over the last 5 years due to it’s year round spring like temperatures, affordable cost of living and great infrastructure for digital nomads. While the pandemic brought things to a grinding halt for over a year, Colombia is back on most backpackers and digital nomads radar as it’s …
Colombia has recently seen digital nomads and backpackers flooding back to Medellin. While the city of eternal spring and affordable living is attracting many travelers, new safety concerns have emerged as tourism restarts. I have spent over 200 days as a visitor in Medellin over the last two years and learned how to navigate the …
There are still no signs from the Philippines government that they are ready to reopen their border for international tourism anytime soon. The Philippines has been under strict lockdowns for more than seven months now. In the last month, the government has slowly started easing restrictions for locals. A Tourism hotspot and tropical paradise, the …
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering home COVID-19 test kits in exchange for points in a new promotion for its loyalty members. All incoming travelers are required under Hawaii’s COVID-19 entry requirements to present a negative test no older than 72 hours of boarding their final flight. Testing for the coronavirus is now easier than ever …
Prospective travelers to Thailand were handed encouraging news yesterday as it emerged that the country was mulling a potential reduction in the number of days of quarantine needed upon entry. Thailand’s current quarantine rules – a mandatory period of 14 days upon arrival in a government-designated hotel – have proven to be a prohibitive factor …
The struggling expedition cruise market could see relief as Chile and Argentina begin reopening for tourism. The positive announcements we reported on last week from Chile and Argentina means that travel to the Antarctic could soon be back on the program once again. This is welcome news for a part of the cruise industry that …