On our way to Paris to visit a fellow Travel Off Path-er (looking at you Vini!), we pulled the ultimate two-for-one travel trick: a free Iceland stopover on a transatlantic flight. Both PLAY and Icelandair let you pause your journey in Iceland with no additional airfare, which is how a quick layover became a full-blown …

Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday? Well, another European budget airline seems to think otherwise. Set to launch an exciting new flight to one of Europe’s most underrated cities, Americans already have something to look forward to next year. And with all the craziness in the news cycle right now, can’t we all benefit from something …

As we’re now officially in the fall season, charming small towns become all the more alluring as if we’re immersing ourselves into a Hallmark movie. One of the most scenic regions on the West Coast is California’s wine country, not only to sip on grown-up grape juice, but to enjoy the outdoors in the crisp …

Let’s be real… while everyone flocks to Europe’s beaches in July and August, savvy travelers know that October is where the real magic happens. It’s officially shoulder season! That sweet spot where the scorching summer heat has mellowed, the peak-season hordes have retreated, and your budget breathes a sigh of relief with more reasonable flights …

Whether you’ve been there before or you’ve only seen the pictures, we can all instantly recognize it: a monumental red dome rising above a sea of ocher-colored buildings, a winding river spanned by a medieval bridge, and golden sunsets. Florence is like something straight out of a fairytale, and it’s no wonder that, for some, …

If you’re dead set on avoiding crowds at the same destinations year after year, there’s good news for you. Travel experts covering New England’s must-visit destinations didn’t include Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, or any of the household names we’ve all dreamed of visiting. Instead, they tossed us a curveball, and we at Travel Off Path …

‘Tis pumpkin spice latte and sweater season at last, and if you’ve been counting down the seconds for your next idyllic Europe trip, without the scorching heat, and most importantly, without the crowds, you know you’ve come to the right place. We’re Travel Off Path, after all, your leading news source for all things travel, particularly …

Want to explore the UK without the crowds? We at Travel Off Path know just the place! London is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic cities, beaming with timeless marvels. In fact, it’s so captivating that many travelers skip over much of the UK’s charming getaways as they’re magnetized to London’s bright lights and …

For decades, the ritual of entering Europe has been the same: a friendly greeting, a quick glance at your passport, and that satisfying ‘thump’ of a fresh passport stamp. But that whole process is about to change in a big way, and the first major shift is happening next month. Here at Travel Off Path, …

September is one of the most awkward months of the year. Is it the tail-end of summer, or the beginning of fall splendor? That all depends on where you go. While September is certainly one of the best months to travel from a budget-friendly perspective, there’s no denying October is officially sweater weather season, a …

As Santorini hasn’t exactly lived up to the fairytale image this year for a multitude of reasons, ranging from natural disaster risks to hotels not being informed that Greece is supposed to be affordable, travelers far and wide are scouting out the next best alternative. Home to roughly 6,000 islands and islets, there’s no shortage to choose from. …

Forget Italy and its trendy Amalfi Coast, France with the sparkly Eiffel Tower, and Croatia’s overtouristed, Westeros-ified Dalmatia: as seen in the latest report published by the UN Tourism Barometer, Europe-bound tourists now have different priorities. In a continent battling both extreme levels of overtourism and record-breaking heat, it’s hardly surprising that tourists are now …