Sick of Rome and the clueless tourists queuing up at 5 am for Trevi Fountain? Overpriced gondola rides in the congested canals of Venice? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Florence’s Renaissance-era Old Town? What if we told you one of the most beautiful Italian cities is far less crowded, cheaper to visit than average, and it’s still …

Don’t know where to go in Mexico? We got you! Sometimes Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta just don’t cut it when you’re craving an adventure. Rather than sitting poolside all day catching up on your new book, a whole other world awaits that will get your adrenaline pumping. Mexico isn’t nearly as unsafe as it’s …

In an era of growing anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, from water gun antics in Barcelona to mandatory reservations for day-trippers to Venice, it’s easy to feel as if our friends across the pond aren’t exactly in their most welcoming mood these days. While all the most famous hotspots shout a big, resounding NO to more visitors, this …

Kentucky may be best known for fried chicken and horsing around, but sleeping on this under-hyped state beyond Colonel Sanders and the ‘fastest 2 minutes in sports’ is a classic travel sin. Boasting small town charm, sprawling lush countryside, and of course, ample distilleries and tasting rooms to savor grandpappy’s medicine, exploring Kentucky is one …

It took them a few years to catch up with their fellow European states, but when it comes to Digital Nomad Visas, one could never be too late to the party: After months of speculation, Bulgaria has finally launched its own DNV. We’re talking a complete list of requirements, a transparent application process, and no …

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) may not seem like the last frontier of American tourism when places like Alaska have so many pockets yet to be discovered, but it doesn’t have to be only Bigfoot hunters roaming untouched evergreen backroads here. A local insider 2026 travel guide we found unpacks 4 awesome hideaways away from the …

If you feel like you know the ins and outs of Europe, and you’ve finally mastered the Schengen game after country-hopping around it for years, you might want to strap in for the next ride: the Old Continent you know is about to turn the rulebook on its head. This year, there are 5 big …

If you’ve been paying attention to the travel news lately, you might have noticed something surprising: the United States is finally having a serious rail renaissance. For years, we’ve looked across the pond with jealousy as Europe rolled out high-speed networks and luxury sleepers. But here at Travel Off Path, we’ve been tracking the domestic …

Let’s not kid ourselves — some cities carry artificial nicknames that don’t live up to the hype. How many ‘Venices’ can there really be? Just because there’s a scenic canal splitting a timeless townscape, declaring it’s a Venice dupe rarely conjures the same romance as the real deal. The same can be said for Milan …

There’s no place dreamier than Europe, which is why 3 of the most gorgeous cities on the continent welcomed more visitors than ever in 2025. As a trio of favorites here at Travel Off Path, we have fallen in love with each and every one of them, whether it be for captivating cultural experiences, jaw-dropping …

As much as we all at Travel Off Path love Paris, with its shimmery Eiffel Tower and grand Haussmann boulevards, London and the iconic red telephone boxes and landmark-lined Thames, and Barcelona with the Gaudí masterpieces and lively coastal life, there’s no denying these European heavyweights have lost a bit of their shine. Be it …

If you’re looking to escape what may seem like Florida’s unavoidable crowds — especially in a state known for wrinkly retirees letting it all hang out on your beach of choice — then we at Travel Off Path have just the place for you! First, let’s backtrack for a sec. Before eye-rolling us with our …