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 …

Spring is hands-down my favorite time to hit the U.S. National Parks. The crowds haven’t peaked yet, the weather is actually manageable, and the landscapes completely transform. If you are planning a trip this year, I have some massive news: the National Park Service has finally ditched those annoying, park-wide timed-entry reservation systems for 2026 …

When you envision San Diego, chances are sky-high you immediately picture vivid blue waters crashing ashore. You’re not wrong, but if beaches are your sole focal point for a San Diego getaway, you’re missing out on so many unexpected thrills in America’s 8th-largest city. Many locals claim San Diego has a small-town feel because it’s …

Everyone may be talking about the World Cup, but new flights are our “World Cup”. Here at Travel Off Path, we understand the old adage “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply to the travel sphere. If that were the case, I’d maybe have 14 countries under my belt instead of 44 I’ve …

As the 2026 World Cup kickoff on June 11 approaches, the primary concern for the expected 6 million traveling fans is rapidly shifting from ticket lottery results to on-the-ground survival. Spanning three countries, 16 vastly different urban environments, and 48 teams, the 2026 tournament represents the most complex logistical challenge in sporting history. FIFA gives …

The global travel landscape has shifted dramatically over the last 24 hours. While rapidly escalating conflicts in the Middle East have triggered massive evacuation orders, the U.S. State Department has also issued urgent security updates for highly popular tourist destinations across the globe. Overnight, officials released 14 urgent embassy alerts affecting commercial airspace, border crossings, …

Soft pistachio gelato on the stone pier, gentle Mediterranean waves caressing your feet, bumpy Vespa rides through winding cobbled lanes so narrow opposite wrought-iron balconies practically touch each other… and of course, ancient cities that are effectively open-air museums: Nothing screams spring—or should we say… early summer—quite like Italy. Still, given all the social media …

Take it from me, someone who was watching Cancun’s flight departure board like a hawk, that Mexico is indeed safe to visit after recent unexpected chaos. There’s no need to rehash what gave vacationers south of the border a scare, but truth be told, I couldn’t have been in better hands than Hilton Cancun Mar …

I, as well as others on our expert team here at Travel Off Path, have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Istanbul, which means we’ve stood on the edge of Europe and Asia. Not to boil any geographer’s blood, but there’s a swath of countries, such as Georgia, that feel more European than Asian despite …

When you are planning a trip abroad, the first thing you usually check is the U.S. State Department’s travel advisories. It is a helpful system that gives entire countries and states a simple safety grade—ranging from a Level 1 (normal precautions) all the way up to a Level 4 (do not travel). It is a …