There’s no denying the best Southern city to quite literally gain a taste of Mexico is San Antonio, Texas —a place that’s practically impossible to have a bad meal with authentic community staples like Los Barrios and even “tourist traps” that would beat out other cities’ best eats. Having visited San Antonio a few months ago, I …

London is a city you may find yourself cringing when checking your bank account after visiting. Before I even had a chance to check into my room on my last trip, I was down triple digits paying for tickets on the Tube, a pub meal, and the obligatory (and slightly cheesy) bright red double-decker bus …

Punta Cana isn’t old news by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it was reported recently that the Dominican Republic continues on a record-setting tear, primarily backed by its renowned resort town. Despite the perpetual surge year after year, the D.R. is investing beyond Punta Cana’s pizzazz, deeper in uncharted territory, or so it …

Have major destinations lost their luster this summer? We at Travel Off Path have covered numerous midsize markets beginning to overpower the household names we’ve all grown to love. Jetting off to Spain? Seville was crowned Europe’s top city over Barcelona. Hoping to hit the jackpot in Atlantic City? Actually, it’s Asbury Park that’s New …

Cheap, sunny, cultural, and a rare spot in Spain with minimal headline-capturing protests. What’s not to like? Apparently, not much. Barcelona’s time to shine has crumbled. Even locals say so, publicly pleading for their beloved city back after an influx of digital nomads and record-breaking visitor numbers, resulting in a myriad of complaints. Madrid sees …

Say what you want about Asheville, but there’s no denying North Carolina’s popular mountain getaway had its hidden gem membership revoked years ago. While Asheville could undoubtedly benefit from a new tourism boom given the natural disaster in 2024, that doesn’t mean you should sleep on North Carolina’s third-largest city, which has somehow slipped through …

One of the most charming regions of the United States is New England, a sprawl of picturesque coastlines and quaint villages. Besides Bill Belichick’s Ring cam footage, New England’s beauty is hard to knock, whether it be Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine or beyond. But National Geographic believes there’s a little-known Maine town calling your name …

Pack your hair gel and finest Polo and get ready to pop your collar in the Jersey Shore this summer! Kidding aside, one of MTV’s biggest hits isn’t quite an accurate portrayal of the so-called “Jersey Shore,” as reality TV isn’t so real after all, with scripted scenarios and fluffy dialogue. If the way Snooki and The …

America’s smallest state may not be on everyone’s radar this summer, but that’s not to say there aren’t stunning destinations in this New England gem covering just 1,034 square miles. Being the runt of the East Coast, there’s really only one city people may know off the top of their head — Providence. But there’s …

It may be the time of year we flip through our passport pages seeing which stamps we’ve missed, but there’s one island nation Americans can leave their prized travel doc at home. Puerto Rico has long been a favored Caribbean destination to mix equal parts vibrant culture and stunning shores without breaking the bank. As …

Have Georgia on your mind this summer? As lovely as Savannah may be to visit with its timeless European flair, nobody likes to deal with crowds all in search of the same thing. Georgia has some of America’s best hidden gems, but one charming island hideaway was named by U.S. News & World Report as …

France conjures images of romantic Parisian streets, sun-drenched lavender fields in Provence, and glamorous beach days on the Riviera. It’s a global favorite for a reason, but after a blockbuster year of tourism fueled by the 2024 Olympics, the crowds aren’t going anywhere. Projections for summer 2025 show that the momentum is continuing, with France …