Whether it be well-documented protests or you’re ahead of the game letting AI tell you where to go, it seems so-called “hidden gems” are becoming harder and harder to come by? I remember a few years ago I stumbled upon Lake Ohrid as a last-minute throw-in while I was traversing Albania when it was still …

With July 4th fireworks set to light up our night skies, countless Americans will be relaxing lakeside or beachside, enjoying the come-down of a fun day spent on sun-drenched shores. The problem is you’re likely crammed in like sardines, all ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the same colorful displays we look forward to each year. But …

Is there any better feeling than discovering places in our travels that nobody seems to know? The experts at Frugal Flyer released an insightful study this month, revealing the top secret beaches to visit this summer. We at Travel Off Path give our stamp of approval with their big reveal, as we weren’t aware of …

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 …

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 …

As Americans are way behind the times in traversing the world by rail, Europeans have had the concept down pat for decades. The UK is turning back the clock, bringing back an iconic steam train that once ruled the rails as early as the 1940s—the first model, anyway. Ultimately, the train took a page from LL Cool …

With the raging success of White Lotus, it’s not far-fetched to guess where to go if you don’t mind being another face in the crowd. Phuket, Koh Samui, and of course, Bangkok, all come to mind as places that borrow New York City’s famous moniker of vacation spots that ‘never sleep’. But Thailand is inarguably …

Say goodbye to Lake Tahoe, Big Bear, and jam-packed National Parks this summer, and say hello to California’s alpine hideaways for a tranquil vacation amongst the Golden State’s untouched landscapes. With the exception of a handful of popular lake towns, most summer vacationers obviously seek out California’s paradisal shores from San Diego to the Oregon …

You’ve probably already scoped out Spain, Italy, Greece, and maybe even more Mediterranean gems for an unforgettable beach escape this summer, but what if you were told there’s a long stretch of secret coastline almost no Americans visit? Better yet, it’s only one flight away from numerous U.S. hubs, making for an easy journey across …

Remember when Mexico’s highly anticipated Maya Train was all the rage? Well, that’s since changed as Tulum, one of the top stops, has been overrun with tourists, sending prices soaring! But there’s another trainthat few people know about. In fact, I would venture to guess if you ask the average Mexican citizen to name another …

How many times can we bar-hop between Hard Rock Café, Señor Frog’s, and Cabo Wabo Cantina before we realize we’re falling for a tourist trap instead of enjoying the magic of the unknown with culturally rich destinations? As far as the Caribbean goes, Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay are fabulous, but there’s a missing …

Summer is upon us, and if you’re planning on taking that Transatlantic flight to revel in the Old World’s ancient allure, it’s probably places like France, Italy, and Spain that first pop to mind. Gorgeous as it may sound, that idyllic vision of Europe with twinkling Eiffel Towers and Instagrammable, pastel-hue towns doesn’t always match …