Following in the footsteps of hugely popular destinations like the United Kingdom and Schengen Europe, yet another iconic country, certain to feature on the bucket lists of millions of Americans, is set to roll out an ETA, or Electronic Travel Authorization. Within a few years, Japan will require prior permission for U.S. passport holders and …

Is there any better feeling than discovering places in our travels that nobody seems to know? The experts at Frugal Flyer released an insightful study this month, revealing the top secret beaches to visit this summer. We at Travel Off Path give our stamp of approval with their big reveal, as we weren’t aware of …

They say “everything is bigger in Texas” and that applies to the headaches and frustrations of navigating the nation’s third busiest airport, DFW. Thankfully, Dallas has long been home to Love Field too — typically less of a Texas-sized pain in the you know what anchored by one of Americans’ favorite airlines, Southwest. Despite Big …

It’s that time of year again. As we enter summer, residents in touristy cities across Spain are once again locking up arms and flocking to the streets to protest against tourists. It’s mostly demonstrations—with the usual ‘Go Home!’ picket signs—but they can be disconcerting to some, especially if they’re sensitive about feeling unwelcome. On the …

If you’re planning on island-hopping around Greece in the coming weeks, chances are Santorini is high on your wishlist. We personally wouldn’t be getting the first flight out this summer. With an average 3.4 million tourists per year, your average day out in a tiny Santorini consists largely of elbowing your way through an indiscernible …

Turn your TV on for 5 seconds and you’ll want to escape the country with all the doom n’ gloom talk spewing from the so-called “experts”. Well, what better place to run off to than our Southern neighbor? We at Travel Off Path love visiting Mexico as often as we can, no matter if it’s …

If you’re an American with a passport, your world just got a little more complicated. In a rare move late Sunday, the U.S. State Department issued a “Worldwide Caution” alert, essentially telling its citizens to keep their heads on a swivel, no matter where they are on the globe. This isn’t your standard, country-specific travel …

So, you’ve booked that dream trip to Italy. You’re picturing yourself, gelato in hand, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain. But before you get lost in daydreams of pasta, let’s talk about a crucial detail impacting budgets in a big way this year: Italy’s higher tourist tax. While cities have had these fees for …

Craving small-town charm away from the hustle and bustle of major cities? Well, there’s one down-home riverside city surging in the great state of Kentucky. Best of all, you don’t have to wear a 1800s dress or hats wider than my apartment square footage to fit in like you do in Louisville (looking at you, …

Pardon my Clint Eastwood mean mug, but it’s time to unveil the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding my recent stay at Hilton Cancun. Don’t worry – the good far outweighs room for improvement. This luxe hideaway offered unmatched service top to bottom with spotless grounds, incredible international cuisine, timely room service, and a …

Uh-oh. Another travel alert for another popular destination in Mexico. We at Travel Off Path have been hawk-eying travel advisories and alerts to keep you guys safe this summer season. First, we reported the U.S. Embassy putting a damper on some travelers’ beach plans for Puerto Vallarta, and now they’re doing the same for culture …

Want to explore beyond the norm this summer? National Geographic is hyping up Europe’s ‘final frontier’. Rather than settle as another face in a row of Parisian sidewalk cafes or dodging water guns in Spain’s constant protests, why not venture off to the Balkans, a sprawling region of lesser-known destinations without sacrificing beauty, cuisine, and …