The U.S. State Department raised the risk level for a unique Caribbean island that has been growing in popularity lately. The update specifically adds a “crime” risk indicator and refreshes the advisory summary. The advisory isn’t a strict “don’t go” warning, but there are a few things the State Department wants travelers to be aware …
Like Emily Jane Cooper, I’m one of the lucky few millennials who call Paris home. I may not exactly share the love for matcha drinks or the designer wardrobe, but just like that Netflix heroine, I do get around like a pro. Europe’s my backyard, and exploring the Old Continent is a piece of cake …
Chatty abuelas gossiping the day away on their front porch, pastel-hue colonial houses that carry more history than your average lifeless suburb ever will, and the smell of grilled carnitas coming from some street vendor somewhere in a buzzing malecón: Sooner or later, we will all crave a little bit of Mé-ji-co ourselves. But Mexico …
There is a specific sound every traveler knows. The heavy thud of the rubber stamp hitting the ink pad, followed by the crisp crunch of it landing on a fresh page of your passport. For decades, that sound has been the universal “welcome” to a new adventure. It’s a souvenir that money can’t buy—a messy, …
If you’re huddled up next to the fireplace, wondering where you should book your next vacation, our team of experts here at Travel Off Path has just the place for you! Sure, Florida is fine and dandy if you like crowds, but now is the perfect time to check out the West Coast. Home to one of …
Who knew you could find Caribbean Blue waters with Canada as your backdrop? It’s true, Lake Michigan is arguably prettier than some of America’s most notable beach towns (ahem, Galveston)… Boasting otherworldly hues of blue horizons, quintessential small town charm, and surprising attractions like a gorgeous castle, for example, you never know what you’ll find …
Candy-colored buildings, cobbled lanes that lead to ancient rock-hewn churches, and the smell of takeout tacos filling the air: to the odd culture buff out there, there’s nothing quite like a weekend getaway in a colonial town in Mexico. Gorgeous as these gems may be, they’re not always the easiest spots to visit. Whether it’s …
Breaking News: The numbers are in, and a new travel king is crowned. The National Tourism Administration has reported a seriously strong 2025 turnout for one unstoppable destination in Asia: Vietnam. While new reports suggest Thailand is losing its edge as the “cheap and cheerful” go-to, Vietnam has kicked the door wide open for travelers …
You don’t need to cross an ocean to find a destination that feels completely otherworldly; some of the most culturally rich and visually stunning places are hiding right here in our own backyard. The American travel landscape is shifting, and we at Travel Off Path are seeing a huge pivot away from the concrete jungles …
Sick of Rome and the clueless tourists queuing up at 5 am for Trevi Fountain? Overpriced gondola rides in the congested canals of Venice? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Florence’s Renaissance-era Old Town? What if we told you one of the most beautiful Italian cities is far less crowded, cheaper to visit than average, and it’s still …
Don’t know where to go in Mexico? We got you! Sometimes Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta just don’t cut it when you’re craving an adventure. Rather than sitting poolside all day catching up on your new book, a whole other world awaits that will get your adrenaline pumping. Mexico isn’t nearly as unsafe as it’s …
In an era of growing anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, from water gun antics in Barcelona to mandatory reservations for day-trippers to Venice, it’s easy to feel as if our friends across the pond aren’t exactly in their most welcoming mood these days. While all the most famous hotspots shout a big, resounding NO to more visitors, this …