California keeps teasing us with a new bullet train that seems like it will never come to fruition, but if there’s one place that has the concept down pat, it’s Japan. Known for their lightning-fast Shinkansen trains, Japan is undoubtedly one of Asia’s easiest countries to explore by rail as America lags behind the times …

If you’re looking for a Caribbean vacation that feels like your own private paradise, it’s time to check out Miches! I remember reading about this new up-and-coming resort zone in the Dominican Republic a few years ago and wondering how it would stack up with Punta Cana. (spoiler alert, it’s awesome!) This under-the-radar destination in …

Let’s be honest, the term “undiscovered” gets thrown around a lot in the travel world. It often means you’ll just find slightly smaller crowds at the swim-up bar. But what if we told you there’s a place that’s the real deal? A sun-drenched, ruggedly beautiful island that has been virtually off-limits to direct travel from …

For years, Americans have been allowed to enter (most of) Europe unrestricted, without overly strict checks or entry permits required. See how easy the entry requirements are for Americans entering European countries on our TOP Entry Requirement checker. In some airports, like Charles de Gaulle in Paris and Fiumicino in Rome, they are even allowed …

It may be the time of year we flip through our passport pages seeing which stamps we’ve missed, but there’s one island nation Americans can leave their prized travel doc at home. Puerto Rico has long been a favored Caribbean destination to mix equal parts vibrant culture and stunning shores without breaking the bank. As …

The Gulf may be known more for its controversial name choice that changed at the drop of a hat, but whatever you want to call the body of water lying below Texas and stretching to some of Florida’s most renowned beaches still beholds secret locations that seems like only locals know. We at Travel Off …

We at Travel Off Path scour the interwebs at all hours like caffeine-fueled night owls in search of hidden gems slipping through the cracks. The most notable find this week has broken tourism records 3 years running. What’s most interesting about that is it’s likely a town you’ve never heard of, but those in the …

If you follow travel news, you may have seen headlines this week about a ‘new’ U.S. travel advisory for Canada. When you hear “travel advisory,” it’s easy to feel a jolt of concern. Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve been helping travelers make sense of confusing news since 2017. Our job is to look past …

Here we go again. Yet another major tourist destination is rolling out an Entry Travel Authorization, the much-dreaded digital permit requirement that is slowly but surely ending complete visa-free travel worldwide. Ask any American who’s been to the U.K., South Korea, or even Thailand recently. Now, it’s South Africa’s turn to jump on the bandwagon. …

Ah, Rome… with its narrow alleys lined by centuries-old buildings, ancient monuments that have stood the test of time, and an enviable collection of churches so grand they seem to hover just shy of the divine. Few cities can compare, and it would undoubtedly be the perfect contender for a culture-infused summer getaway—if not for …

If you’ve been following the talking heads of mainstream news, then L.A. probably isn’t the most appealing destination right about now. Lucky for you, Southern California boasts far more than the glitz, glamour, and botox of Hollywood, with swank desert oases like Palm Springs, mountain hideaways like Big Bear, and delightful beach towns speckled throughout …

Have Georgia on your mind this summer? As lovely as Savannah may be to visit with its timeless European flair, nobody likes to deal with crowds all in search of the same thing. Georgia has some of America’s best hidden gems, but one charming island hideaway was named by U.S. News & World Report as …