Been thinking of packing your bags and jetting off straight to Cancun now that summer’s basically knocking at your door? When it comes to all-inclusives, quality time at the beach, and just a hassle-free, zero-bureaucracy international vacay, Mexico’s tourism powerhouse is truly hard to beat, but before you go ahead and act on that burning …

Keen on avoiding Europe’s airport chaos this summer? Between the long snaking lines as a result of the newly-launched EES system, and the crazy Ryanair rules that just make no sense—what do you mean I have to pay 50 bucks on the spot because an inch of my luggage wheels sticks out of the—we wouldn’t …

Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve said before that there are a few worthwhile destinations left to discover south of the border, given its vast popularity. Of course, there are certain pockets of Mexico that have been deemed no-go’s for outsiders as you’d stand out like a sore thumb in a place just not welcoming to …

I love hopping on a flight to the old world as much as anyone. But these days, the second the wheels touch down in Europe, the reality of modern travel hits hard. Major hubs like Rome, Paris, and Barcelona are absolutely crushed by crowds right now, and fighting for elbow room just to take a …

Caribbean and trains? That might not be the first combo that comes to mind, but it’s true — you don’t have to hop aboard a boat or waaaay overpay for one of those touristy helicopters offering the same views from a plane’s window seat to experience unmatched views in paradise. Around for well over a …

Mass tourism has been a real menace. I know someone who recently let his intrusive thoughts win, rhetorically asking if there’s even an ethical way to be a tourist anymore. Hippy-dippy stuff aside, yes, there is — and it starts with doing just a teeny-weeny bit more research instead of jam-packing the same already-overflowing destinations …

We all know Los Cabos is a tale of two cities. You have Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, a pair of mouthfuls in more ways than one. Known for its upscale all-inclusives, renowned restaurants, buzzing bars, pristine coastline, and the famous “arch”, it doesn’t matter which side you visit, you’re in for …

While massive European hotspots like Spain and Italy are dealing with crazy overtourism and practically begging people to stay home, there is an incredibly safe, gorgeous country in Eastern Europe doing the exact opposite. Bulgaria is still mostly undiscovered by mainstream American travelers, but they view tourism as a good thing. Instead of putting up …

You’d think you can fly just about anywhere nonstop from the Big Apple, right? I mean, the broader NY region has 5 airports in total… You can fly to Belgrade, Serbia, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and Fuzhou, China, but hot diggity dog, you can’t fly to one of America’s most beloved paradises? Apparently, the people have …

I don’t think you’d find many people arguing against how social media has jaded us, especially Instagram. With easy-to-apply filters, if your friends’ or favorite influencers’ posts are your North Star for travel, be prepared to be disappointed from time to time. Full disclosure: as locals say, I pay a “sunshine tax” to live in …

As popular as France may be, it can feel like all the so-called “hidden gems” have already been discovered. Not so fast… While just about every swath of Paris has been revealed, there’s still the “Pink City,” untouched beaches, and in this case, pastel dreamscapes off most travelers’ radars. As we all know, summer is …

Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for a European beach getaway that is beautiful, sunny, and incredibly safe, you need to look at the latest updates from the U.S. State Department. When the U.S. government hands out safety ratings, they are famously strict. The State Department does not take chances with American …