We’ve all seen the bumper stickers reading “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” But is that really true? Well, we at Travel Off Path scoured the map to find out for ourselves. With that said, I’m admittedly a travel weirdo. I’ve been to Moldova before Paris, Cuba before Punta Cana, and just about every …

I spend a massive chunk of my year flying around the Caribbean, and I’ve noticed a huge shift in what travelers are actually looking for right now. For decades, the standard playbook for a tropical vacation was to book a flight, shuttle to a massive, walled-off all-inclusive mega-resort, and never leave the property. And trust …

Word has come out that more travelers are taking a peek at the Chesapeake and deciding to stay a while… Being one of America’s most diverse states, there’s more than lush mountain landscapes and trendy DC suburbs — it’s a bona fide beach destination with ever-so-popular Virginia Beach and rising stars like Norfolk drawing the biggest crowds. …

In this day and age of information overload, it’s a tall task to find true off-path destinations. When it comes to the Caribbean and South America, there are only so many left to unveil, but one better known for its dreamscape rainforests over its coastline isn’t trying to become the next big beach escape per …

What is Europe anymore? Is it the dark side you see on TikTok and YouTube with scammers running rampant, or is it the storybook dreamscape we’ve all envisioned of one day visiting? Well, we hate to break it to you, but yes, the Eiffel Tower tends to be riddled with scammers, but also there are …

They say the world is your oyster, but some far-flung escapes are more than a simple shuck ‘n go. That’s where we at Travel Off Path come in to help you narrow down what’s actually worth cracking your bucket list. We get it — the words “off path” can instantly garner an eye roll, but …

I, as well as others on our expert team here at Travel Off Path, have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Istanbul, which means we’ve stood on the edge of Europe and Asia. Not to boil any geographer’s blood, but there’s a swath of countries, such as Georgia, that feel more European than Asian despite …

A common misconception is that the United Kingdom (UK) and the sun don’t often belong in the same sentence. Full disclosure: every time I write a UK-based article (including this one), it takes extra time to find sunny photos that fit the theme. Don’t worry, though. I sweat it out and found some goodies, so …

Sandy crevices may be unavoidable. But crowds? It’s easier than you think with just a little digging — no, not in your crevices… Research, people. Research. That’s what we’re all about. The Travel Off Path team was stoked to unpack HomeToGo’s latest beach report just in time for one of our sunniest seasons. While it …

Let’s face it — there’s a wave of travelers hesitant to visit Spain. Over the past few years, Spanish locals have voiced their opinions loudly and proudly about rampant overtourism throughout their homeland. Some travelers say “message received”, while others still believe Spain to be too stunning to pass up. That said, we at Travel …

Despite how headlines read about Mexico this week, take it from our team of experts here at Travel Off Path who know the real Mexico — not the misguided take regurgitated over and over on TV. Venturing into Mexico’s unknown isn’t dangerous. You just have to know where you’re going. Obviously, going into the heart …

Even the most seasoned travelers with passport stamps filling up every page can still be shocked by what they discover. “Hidden gems” may be an overused term, but the fact is, there’s something magical about finding places that nobody seems to know, and oftentimes, they leave a lasting mark even bigger than global icons. As …