Chatty abuelas gossiping the day away on their front porch, pastel-hue colonial houses that carry more history than your average lifeless suburb ever will, and the smell of grilled carnitas coming from some street vendor somewhere in a buzzing malecón: Sooner or later, we will all crave a little bit of Mé-ji-co ourselves. But Mexico …

Like Emily Jane Cooper, I’m one of the lucky few millennials who call Paris home. I may not exactly share the love for matcha drinks or the designer wardrobe, but just like that Netflix heroine, I do get around like a pro. Europe’s my backyard, and exploring the Old Continent is a piece of cake …

Candy-colored buildings, cobbled lanes that lead to ancient rock-hewn churches, and the smell of takeout tacos filling the air: to the odd culture buff out there, there’s nothing quite like a weekend getaway in a colonial town in Mexico. Gorgeous as these gems may be, they’re not always the easiest spots to visit. Whether it’s …

Sick of Rome and the clueless tourists queuing up at 5 am for Trevi Fountain? Overpriced gondola rides in the congested canals of Venice? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Florence’s Renaissance-era Old Town? What if we told you one of the most beautiful Italian cities is far less crowded, cheaper to visit than average, and it’s still …

In an era of growing anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, from water gun antics in Barcelona to mandatory reservations for day-trippers to Venice, it’s easy to feel as if our friends across the pond aren’t exactly in their most welcoming mood these days. While all the most famous hotspots shout a big, resounding NO to more visitors, this …

It took them a few years to catch up with their fellow European states, but when it comes to Digital Nomad Visas, one could never be too late to the party: After months of speculation, Bulgaria has finally launched its own DNV. We’re talking a complete list of requirements, a transparent application process, and no …

If you feel like you know the ins and outs of Europe, and you’ve finally mastered the Schengen game after country-hopping around it for years, you might want to strap in for the next ride: the Old Continent you know is about to turn the rulebook on its head. This year, there are 5 big …

As much as we all at Travel Off Path love Paris, with its shimmery Eiffel Tower and grand Haussmann boulevards, London and the iconic red telephone boxes and landmark-lined Thames, and Barcelona with the Gaudí masterpieces and lively coastal life, there’s no denying these European heavyweights have lost a bit of their shine. Be it …

Jam-packed resorts, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in public beaches, and a growing sense of insecurity that wasn’t there 3 to 4 years ago. You’ve heard the stories before: Cancun is far from being the stress-free vacay many still idealize. That doesn’t mean the Mexican Caribbean as a whole should pay for the sins of its most famous …

Thinking of taking an impromptu winter trip to Mexico, but the likes of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum don’t exactly float your boat? Though it’s often overlooked as a mere cruise stopover with not much more than duty-free shopping and a quick dip on the beach, Cozumel is the perfect island getaway if you’re …

Tired of hearing about Paris and its twinkling Eiffel Tower? London and the red telephone boxes and moving bridges? Venice and its jam-packed canals? Whether you’re already familiar with Europe’s tourism powerhouses or you’ve read about them so much they no longer pique your interest, perhaps it’s time to go off the beaten path a …

If you can’t resist a Caribbean escapade but you’ve had enough of the same old Cancun / Punta Cana all-inclusives, it’s just got easier than ever to visit one of the most underrated islands in the tropical sea, without the unnecessarily long stopovers. Known for its verdant peaks, white-sand beaches, and lush rainforests sprinkled with …