We at Travel Off Path scour the interwebs at all hours like caffeine-fueled night owls in search of hidden gems slipping through the cracks. The most notable find this week has broken tourism records 3 years running. What’s most interesting about that is it’s likely a town you’ve never heard of, but those in the …

If you follow travel news, you may have seen headlines this week about a ‘new’ U.S. travel advisory for Canada. When you hear “travel advisory,” it’s easy to feel a jolt of concern. Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve been helping travelers make sense of confusing news since 2017. Our job is to look past …

Here we go again. Yet another major tourist destination is rolling out an Entry Travel Authorization, the much-dreaded digital permit requirement that is slowly but surely ending complete visa-free travel worldwide. Ask any American who’s been to the U.K., South Korea, or even Thailand recently. Now, it’s South Africa’s turn to jump on the bandwagon. …

Ah, Rome… with its narrow alleys lined by centuries-old buildings, ancient monuments that have stood the test of time, and an enviable collection of churches so grand they seem to hover just shy of the divine. Few cities can compare, and it would undoubtedly be the perfect contender for a culture-infused summer getaway—if not for …

If you’ve been following the talking heads of mainstream news, then L.A. probably isn’t the most appealing destination right about now. Lucky for you, Southern California boasts far more than the glitz, glamour, and botox of Hollywood, with swank desert oases like Palm Springs, mountain hideaways like Big Bear, and delightful beach towns speckled throughout …

Have Georgia on your mind this summer? As lovely as Savannah may be to visit with its timeless European flair, nobody likes to deal with crowds all in search of the same thing. Georgia has some of America’s best hidden gems, but one charming island hideaway was named by U.S. News & World Report as …

If you’re heading to the Caribbean this season, chances are you’re already aware sargassum levels are at an all-time high, from Cancun to Punta Cana. The pesky seaweed, which often tarnishes the typically-unspoiled look of the region’s white-sand beaches, keeps washing ashore in record quantities. The situation’s so dramatic even residents are sounding the alarm …

In a sweeping response to heightened regional tensions, U.S. Embassies and Consulates have issued a series of urgent security alerts for 15 countries across the Middle East and neighboring regions. The warnings, which began appearing on June 12 and have continued through today, advise American citizens to exercise a high degree of caution due to …

Unspoiled beaches backed by millennia-old ruined forts, culturally-charged cities criss-crossed by cobbled streets that seem to have come out straight of a storybook cover, and of course, all that fresh seafood and rich homegrown wine… There’s just no beating a good old Mediterranean summer. That being said, we’re sure it’s places like the French Riviera, …

If you’re looking for Europe’s next big thing, you can skip the Eiffel Tower queues and Spain’s jam-packed beaches for a small, landlocked nation too often overlooked despite its ease of access. I had the privilege of visiting last fall. Its Medieval marvels, stunning scenery, and best of all, free nationwide transportation sealed the deal …

From the timeless streets of Plaka, peppered with family-owned taverns and Orthodox churches, to the temple-dominated Acropolis Hill, Athens is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going to Europe this summer. As the capital of Greece, the birthplace of the Western World as we know it, Athens is a cultural getaway like no …

It’s the time of year when we flip through our passport pages, seeing which countries we’ve missed out on, and with a global icon being so welcoming with $25 on-arrival visas, you can easily knock out one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Well, getting there is easy anyway… The U.S. Embassy is putting …