You’ve heard the news: oil prices are through the roof, which means flights are going sky-high in more ways than one. That was the final nail in the coffin for Spirit Airlines, which turns out was losing $1.61 for every $1 it took in — yikes! Why I’m able to go to AutoZone and buy …

Nothing quite compares to munching a fresh-out-of-the-oven pastel de nata while strolling along the River Tagus, with views of Lisbon’s pastel-tinted, castle-studded skyline in the distance… but if your heart is set on Portugal this summer, you should brace yourself for some serious border hiccups. Europe’s new Entry/Exit System is now operating in full swing, …

If you’ve been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn’t been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we’ve been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so we decided to round up 6 safe travelers are flocking to …

Take it from a local like me. “California” and “government” in the same sentence often draws a side-eye. However, when it comes to tourism reports, our ears perk up like a dog hearing the treat bag. The latest government report doesn’t reflect the sky-high rent I pay or the high-speed train that’s been teased for …

Love it or hate it, Paris is without question one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Trust me, I’ve been living here for 5+ years now, and I’m yet to run out of breathtaking sights and flowery cafés to discover. There’s just one major downside—other than dealing with the hellish French bureaucracy and …

If the past few years have proven anything, it’s that even the most well-thought-out plans can fall apart. Now more than ever, travelers are wondering what the best travel insurance for their next trip is. As a result, travel insurance usage is more prevalent than ever. Whether for unexpected medical expenses, trip cancellation guarantees, or …

When you think of Europe, chances are it’s places like Rome, with its imposing Colosseum and open-air museum of a Historic Center, or Paris, with the Haussmann-designed, grid-like cityscape, and soaring Eiffel that come to mind. I live in Paris myself, and I go to Rome at least twice a year, so don’t get me …

If you thought the only worthwhile Caribbean escapes were The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, we have news for you: there’s far more to this paradisal region than the same household names everyone defaults to. Dotted across the Caribbean are countries that don’t always get treated like bona fide beach getaways, as if there’s …

We know at this point in the lead-up to summer, you’re probably being bombarded already with Mykonos girlies and scenic Amalfi Coast rides on your feed, but in case this will be your first Eurosummer, and you’re craving a taste of that idyllic, slow-paced life, let us hold your hand as we say this: Those …

Been thinking of packing your bags and jetting off straight to Cancun now that summer’s basically knocking at your door? When it comes to all-inclusives, quality time at the beach, and just a hassle-free, zero-bureaucracy international vacay, Mexico’s tourism powerhouse is truly hard to beat, but before you go ahead and act on that burning …

Keen on avoiding Europe’s airport chaos this summer? Between the long snaking lines as a result of the newly-launched EES system, and the crazy Ryanair rules that just make no sense—what do you mean I have to pay 50 bucks on the spot because an inch of my luggage wheels sticks out of the—we wouldn’t …

Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve said before that there are a few worthwhile destinations left to discover south of the border, given its vast popularity. Of course, there are certain pockets of Mexico that have been deemed no-go’s for outsiders as you’d stand out like a sore thumb in a place just not welcoming to …