After decades of empty promises, government after government, the long-anticipated, bordering-on-mythical Rail Baltica is finally leaving the drawing board. As confirmed in a European Commission press release, the largest infrastructure project to have ever been pursued in the Baltic region—and Eastern Europe as a whole—is going ahead, significantly improving connectivity across a previously-fragmented 559-mile stretch. …

Alright, travelers… It’s time to un-hibernate and embrace the warmth of spring. Sure, you can book a cookie-cutter trip to Cancun or Cabo, but we all know unforgettable adventures lie in real Mexico. Of course, “real Mexico” earns a side-eye from time to time from those who consider Taco Bell to be Mexican food — …

Let’s face it — navigating Asia can be overwhelming. My ‘not in Kansas anymore’ moment was when I first set foot in Bangkok, where the sights, sounds, aromas, and indistinguishable language immediately consumed me. Bangkok was my first Asian city, and it was a challenging 24 hours before getting settled in. Now imagine you’ve been …

Locals have long claimed “Midwest is best”, but the truth is when it comes time to book a vacation, many of us opt for swaying palms and vibrant coastline. While there’s obviously nothing wrong with taking a beach vacation, what’s missed is overlooking the Midwest as Snoozeville, USA. Many might think Chicago is the exception …

When you envision Europe, it’s likely one of two things — iconic cities you’ve seen in the movies or time capsule destinations that never seem to age. Experts at Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) just revealed their take on Eastern Europe’s must-visit getaways, a region of Europe that doesn’t see as many of the cookie-cutter …

Every February, the safety debates begin. If you look at the official U.S. State Department Travel Advisories right now, you will see a blanket Level 2: ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ warning applied to the Dominican Republic, and the exact same Level 2 warning covering Mexico’s top tourist states like Quintana Roo and Baja California Sur. Read …

Central America has always been the scrappy underdog of the travel world. For years, travelers would skip over the “middle bits” to get straight to Mexico or Costa Rica. Big mistake. Right now, this is arguably the most exciting region on the map. It’s having a massive “glow up”—moving away from just cheap backpacker hostels …

Did you know Airbnb has a new rival? It’s true. HomeToGo is slowly becoming a household name and we at Travel Off Path have full trust in their insightful reports. The latest one revealed some golden nuggets, especially if you’re craving a European escape now that winter winds down. With much more palatable weather, one …

Expedia just revealed some insightful nuggets sure to blow your mind. If you had to guess where travelers are flocking in Latin America, you might nail the countries on the head, but the cities they’re scoping out are full of mystery. Lucky for you, we are a seasoned group of travelers here at Travel Off …

I’ve been living in Paris for the past half-decade, and I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve cringed internally eavesdropping on tourists at dinner table convos in Montmartre bistrots. Usually it involves a dramatic retelling of their exciting “first day” in “Europe,” how the Mowna Lisaah is indeed small and unimpressive in real …

Even the most seasoned travelers with passport stamps filling up every page can still be shocked by what they discover. “Hidden gems” may be an overused term, but the fact is, there’s something magical about finding places that nobody seems to know, and oftentimes, they leave a lasting mark even bigger than global icons. As …

In case you’re thinking of hitting up Portugal on your next eurotrip, and Lisbon’s currently your top priority, as you know, it’s the capital and all, hold off on booking those flights right away. I get it, you may be thinking it’s probably where you should kick things off, considering it’s the country’s self-proclaimed cultural …