The travel industry is seeing a massive shift right now. Travelers are increasingly tired of the severe congestion, skyrocketing prices, and manufactured vibes of massive coastal metropolises and overcrowded state capitals. Instead, the smart money is moving toward “second-tier” cities. These are the underrated spots that punch way above their weight class when it comes …

They say nobody likes surprises, but we at Travel Off Path can’t wait to be left gobsmacked when new reports and listicles pop up on our Google feed. In this case, TimeOut revealed some shockers on their latest deep dive into Europe’s top destinations. Having traversed much of the continent myself, there’s one standout in …

Morelia probably isn’t the first destination that comes to mind when you think of Mexico, especially with Cancun’s world-famous turquoise waters and luxury resorts, or Mexico City’s ornate architecture and ancient pyramids. The capital of the central Mexican state of Michoacán, it is one of the country’s oldest and arguably prettiest cities, though it’s historically …

Even seasoned travelers like us here at Travel Off Path question the dividing line between North and South. Is Maryland really the South? Better yet, is North Carolina an oxymoron? Those answers are up for debate, but what we do know is that a lesser-known city dubbed the “Star City of the South” has become …

With all those viral videos on TikTok showing a side of Europe you never thought possible before, one with pickpockets running amok in the streets of London, and trash and graffiti everywhere in a once-shiny, glamorous Paris, you might be wondering whether there’s still any safe haven left to the Old Continent we all knew …

We all know Chicago makes its way on every ‘best Midwest’ listicle, but we had to push our eyeballs back in place when we saw what followed the “Windy City” on Midwest Living’s 2026 awards. The truth is the Midwest is more diverse than you might think — a far cry from desolate corn fields …

It holds the longest Caribbean coastline of any single nation. For years, its pristine beaches and massive tropical islands have been completely off-limits to American travelers. Yesterday, the U.S. State Department officially dropped Venezuela’s travel advisory from a strict “Do Not Travel” Level 4 down to a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel.” The severe “Wrongful Detention” …

Most people planning a European getaway will spend hours on end working out the best, most convenient way to get from London to Paris, then potentially Rome, and time permitting, a final sunny stretch in either Madrid or Lisbon before they hop on their flight home. All these European cities are popular for a reason, …

They say the world is your oyster, but some far-flung escapes are more than a simple shuck ‘n go. That’s where we at Travel Off Path come in to help you narrow down what’s actually worth cracking your bucket list. We get it — the words “off path” can instantly garner an eye roll, but …

What comes to mind when you envision a West Coast getaway? For most, it’s a mixed bag of big city thrills and gorgeous beaches — and they’re not wrong. Today, I’m putting on my tour guide hat with one exception: I’m going to be honest as your resident insider who’s traversed each West Coast state …

Forget Barcelona and Madrid: if you’ve been planning a culture-filled getaway to Spain this year, those are no longer your only two options for arrival airports. It’s literally in our name, but if you’re anything like us, you’re anything but thrilled about the prospect of hitting up an overtouristed destination literally everyone has been to, …

It’s hard to find a good deal in London. Oftentimes, you just have to accept that a beer you can’t pronounce costs $11, and you may be best served exploring on your own rather than hopping aboard a tour. That said, the rest of the UK doesn’t have the touristy prices, with the exception of some other …