When we picture our chosen safe havens, that list likely looks different to everyone. For example, Puerto Vallarta has long been deemed one of Mexico’s safest beach destinations, but things went topsy-turvy out of nowhere this week with a new security alert you’ve likely seen on every news station by now. For the States, though, …

Forget Barcelona and its (undeniably-pretty) but chaotic Gothic Quarter, Madrid with the expensive, anything-but-authentic pub fare and flashy boulevards, and Málaga’s jam-packed beachfront. This year, a lesser-known gem in the North of Spain, miles away from the touristy capital and the Mediterranean Coast, is stealing the show. The largest city, and beating heart of the …

A severe and rapidly developing security crisis in the Mexican state of Jalisco has triggered immediate shelter-in-place orders for all American and Canadian tourists in Puerto Vallarta. Following a federal military operation in the region on Sunday, retaliatory violence has erupted across multiple states. If you are currently in Puerto Vallarta, or scheduled to fly …

There’s no point sugarcoating it: whether you like it or not, America’s reputation in Europe isn’t exactly glowing right now. From the ever-so-often diplomatic rifts, to U.S. tourists reporting not feeling welcome across a number of European cities (fancy getting chased down the calle by a water-pistol-wielding Catalan, anyone?) and of course, the mounting piles …

I remember just stopping short of bashing Zurich, the largest city and financial heart of Switzerland, just a few weeks ago in my 5 European Cities I’ll Never Get Back To feature. Harsh as I might have been, I stand by every word: from the overpolished Old Town and its inflated restaurant prices, to the …

We’ve been singing its praises for years, and we’ll keep hammering it home until it sticks: Mexico is so much more than its Caribbean beaches, larger-than-life luxury resorts, and touristy pyramids. We can’t exactly take full credit, but after years of covering off-path destinations in Mexico that most mainstream travel publications ignore, we feel it’s …

We at Travel Off Path have reported on dozens of new European hotspots — some more recognizable than others. While most agree that places like Paris are never a bad idea, no-name cities are popping up left and right on travelers’ radars, such as the gorgeous Latvian capital of Riga, for example. Then there are others …

California is one of America’s favorite beach destinations — and that’s being vague. From the tiptop near Oregon’s state line to as close as you can get to Mexico, there are jaw-dropping coastal getaways that have long made California a beach lover’s dream. But there’s a whole other side to the “Golden State” that won’t …

After decades of empty promises, government after government, the long-anticipated, bordering-on-mythical Rail Baltica is finally leaving the drawing board. As confirmed in a European Commission press release, the largest infrastructure project to have ever been pursued in the Baltic region—and Eastern Europe as a whole—is going ahead, significantly improving connectivity across a previously-fragmented 559-mile stretch. …

Alright, travelers… It’s time to un-hibernate and embrace the warmth of spring. Sure, you can book a cookie-cutter trip to Cancun or Cabo, but we all know unforgettable adventures lie in real Mexico. Of course, “real Mexico” earns a side-eye from time to time from those who consider Taco Bell to be Mexican food — …

Let’s face it — navigating Asia can be overwhelming. My ‘not in Kansas anymore’ moment was when I first set foot in Bangkok, where the sights, sounds, aromas, and indistinguishable language immediately consumed me. Bangkok was my first Asian city, and it was a challenging 24 hours before getting settled in. Now imagine you’ve been …

Locals have long claimed “Midwest is best”, but the truth is when it comes time to book a vacation, many of us opt for swaying palms and vibrant coastline. While there’s obviously nothing wrong with taking a beach vacation, what’s missed is overlooking the Midwest as Snoozeville, USA. Many might think Chicago is the exception …