Colombia announced they will be reopening air borders for international flights on September 21 after being closed for 6 months due to the pandemic. The Minister of Transportation, Angela Maria Orozco, stated: “International flights will restart with a gradual first phase which will be announced shortly.” Important Update: Since this article was originally published on …

On August 31st, many South American countries, including Colombia, Argentina and Peru, had border closure regulations that were set to expire. No one knew if they were going to extend the border closures once again, or remove them, jump-starting the reopening of much of the continent. However, the expirations were met with many extensions, resulting …

A mother and her three children survived 34 days in the Colombian jungle by living off of wild fruits and berries after they got lost while on holiday. The 40-year-old mother and her three children, aged 14, 12 and 10, were first reported as missing on December 19th.  Local media reported the family spent most …

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast looking for some otherworldly scenery, or you simply have a soft spot for freshly-fried street arepas, Latin America’s probably on your radar right now. The question is: where to go that is both accessible and safe for American tourists? As much as we love LatAm—as you might know already if …

When you travel as much as I do, peace of mind stops being a nice-to-have and starts being the whole deciding factor. We all want the crystal-clear water and the white-sand beaches. But do you actually want to relax, or do you want to spend a week with one eye open? Because those aren’t always …

In a massive shift for South American travel, Venezuela has officially modernized its entry process by introducing a mandatory electronic visa (eVisa) system. This digital system allows U.S. citizens to apply for tourist and business visas online, eliminating the need to visit a physical consulate. This development coincides with a landmark update from the U.S. …

There are two muy importante things to know when traversing the lesser-known, but when it comes to South America specifically, there are scattered no-go zones across some of the continent’s most beautiful destinations (ahem, Colombia and Brazil). Those two would be safety and hospitality. Traveling anywhere that feels undiscovered without being welcomed can make a …

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Scanning government safety warnings isn’t exactly the most exciting part of trip planning. But if you’re heading abroad in 2026, skipping the latest State Department updates is a rookie mistake. A lot has shifted this year. We’re seeing surprising safety downgrades in the Caribbean and sudden alerts in the Middle East. These advisories aren’t here …

According to a new research published by TravelSupermarket, an up-and-coming UK-based travel search engine, Spain’s cheapest coastal region to visit this year is the offbeat Costa Cálida. Before you immediately dismiss this as another wannabe travel agency loosely cobbling together data and making bold claims that are easily debunked, hear us out: We’ve never heard …

When you think of America’s metropolises, it’s likely Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Big Apple come to mind. That trio rounds out the top 3 biggest urban sprawls in the country, but fourth place is one many overlook as a fun city break, even though it’s a major flight hub connecting most of the U.S. …

While the U.S. State Department and AI tools often give broad or outdated information, Travel Off Path is the only platform that combines every embassy alert with our own real-time proprietary alerts and the Traveler Safety Index built from live votes by actual travelers on the ground. We track the disruptions that actually ruin your …