Not Mexico and its world-class beaches and UNESCO-listed Mayan pyramids. Not Argentina, with the Old World charm of Buenos Aires and its distinguished tango houses. Oh, and definitely not Brazil, especially now that Rio’s frail reputation as a moderately-safe destination has been smashed to smithereens. The “next big thing” out of Latin America is a …

I finally did it. After years of saving photos and telling myself “one day,” I landed in Europe’s most famous walled city… well, almost. On approach, the wind (locals call it the bura) kicked up, the pilot waved off the landing, and we were sent all the way back to Vienna. Cue an unexpected overnight …

In the immediate, devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the number one question on every traveler’s mind was, “Should I cancel my trip to Jamaica?” With airports closed and resorts facing severe damage, the future of the island’s winter tourism season was in serious doubt. Now, we have the first clear answers. Here at Travel Off …

As the days get shorter and the winter chill starts to set in, the urge for a sunny beach getaway gets real. But let’s be honest—the thought of battling the peak-season crowds in Cancun or paying the eye-watering surge prices in Cabo can be a major buzzkill. What if we told you there are even …

Every year, travel publications will tell you what’s ‘cool’ or ‘trendy’. But here at Travel Off Path, we believe that’s only half the story. The best destinations aren’t just ‘cool’—they’re the places that are a little off the beaten path, the ones that are the next big thing in travel for Americans, and you can …

Every year, tens of millions of tourists flock to Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s autonomous Catalonia region (much to the dismay of the crowd-wary locals). Be it to marvel at the plethora of Gaudí-designed monuments, or catch a tan at the golden-sanded La Barceloneta Beach, tourists could never get enough of Barcelona, but as of …

Is Greece olds news? Hardly. But the Turkish Riviera has been on a tear in recent years largely due to the explosive popularity of Antalya. What was formerly a cheap beach getaway as an alternative to pricier Mediterranean gems (ahem, Santorini…) is now in the same category given its newfound fame. Don’t get us wrong …

Now that Tulum’s aura has faded, more travelers are finding themselves venturing west of some of Cancun’s most notable locales. Sure, vacationers still hit up the usuals and have even found themselves making Isla Mujeres all but a household name, but with the long-anticipated Maya Train finally garnering the attention that was first expected after …

If you’ve ever looked at photos of emerald cliffs, puffins, and turf-roofed cottages and thought, “Where is that?”, there’s a good chance you were staring at the Faroe Islands. Tucked in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Norway, this tiny archipelago feels like Europe’s last wild frontier — but it’s suddenly getting much easier to …

Did you know one of the 7 wonders of the world wasn’t brought to the global stage until the 20th century? One of Latin America’s most epic bucket-list destinations has only been brought to the masses in the last 100 years or so, which explains why it’s such a trek to reach. Found deep in …

For a savvy American traveler, choosing the “best” airport isn’t just about which one is closest to your house. The real power move is knowing which airports are the most connected. A highly connected airport means more airlines, more competition, and, most importantly for your wallet, cheaper flights and easier one-stop routes to almost anywhere …

For years, savvy American travelers have had an ace up their sleeve: a destination that offered a world-class, European-style experience for pennies on the dollar. Argentina was the ultimate “insider” travel hack. Travelers who visited in 2023 have stories that sound like a fantasy: three-course steak dinners with a bottle of Malbec for $15, a …