2025 is the year we’ll slow it down a notch and truly take in the sights, appreciate the scenery, and savor the culture when traveling in Europe: no more embarking on crazy multi-flight trips, and cramming as many countries as possible into a 2-week itinerary. What better way, then, to bask in the Old Continent’s …

The days of breezing into Mexico with a laptop and a prayer for a six-month stay are fading faster than an ice-cold horchata on a hot day. Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve been on the ground in Mexico tracking these changes, and for the global tribe of digital nomads, the once-reliable 180-day tourist permit …

Get ready to update your travel bucket list. The Dominican Republic, already a giant in the Caribbean travel scene, is going all-in on a brand-new coastal paradise. Forget what you know about Punta Cana for a second—the nation is busy building a new “Cancun” from the ground up on its stunning, untouched southwestern coast. This …

The sticker shock from a simple flight search has become a painful summer ritual. But before you surrender to a staycation, the team at Travel Off Path is here to confirm that a genuine, week-long getaway is still within reach—without having to sell a kidney. (Seriously, don’t do that!) We’ve crunched the numbers for summer …

Heading to Europe this summer but still haven’t fully planned out your itinerary? Chances are you’re a bit taken aback by the rising prices, from once-inexpensive Portugal all the way to Croatia, which has long lost its status as the “affordable alternative to Italy.” But there’s still hope for the budget-conscious traveler. If you love …

As Americans are way behind the times in traversing the world by rail, Europeans have had the concept down pat for decades. The UK is turning back the clock, bringing back an iconic steam train that once ruled the rails as early as the 1940s—the first model, anyway. Ultimately, the train took a page from LL Cool …

If you’ve been looking forward to Amtrak’s exciting revival of the New Orleans—Mobile route, you’ll still be able to hop aboard this summer, but there have already been some hiccups. Due to ‘construction issues’ , the highly anticipated route has been pushed back until an undisclosed date in late summer (think July or August). Travelers …

If you’re planning on visiting Italy this summer, chances are you’re picturing Rome and its majestic Colosseum, Venice with its winding canals, or maybe the Amalfi Coast and its pastel-hue towns, not a lesser-known Bari. Located in Puglia, an underrated region in the heel of the ‘boot’, Bari has all the Old World allure and …

Love it or hate it, Croatia is a success story like no other. From war-ravaged in the 90s, to Europe’s hottest summer destination, it is shattering every record in sight: in 2024, it recorded over 21.3 million arrivals, a 4 percent increase over an already-historic preceding year, and it’s expected to grow further in 2025. …

Apparently, something was lost in the mix with all the talk of Thailand’s White Lotus-driven tourism. To much surprise, another stunning country has overtaken them as Southeast Asia’s most visited destination this year. Over the past few months, any Google search about Thailand has resulted in regurgitated articles about Koh Samui’s grand resorts or Walton …

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 …

As we reported earlier this year, the Riviera Express, which connects the city of Rome to the French Mediterranean metropolis of Marseille, is finally launching this summer, with seasonal service set to start on July 4, running through August 30. Beyond Rome and Marseille, however, the train is calling at a number of dreamy coastal destinations that …