Not France and its turquoise sea-fringed southern coast, Italy with the idyllic cypress-tree-lined drives, nor Spain and its world-class city breaks: tiny little Eastern European “backwater” Kosovo is fast becoming the Old Continent’s next hotspot. Kosovo only declared independence 18 years ago, making it Europe’s youngest state, but in recent years, it has surged in …

The writing’s on the wall: after beating out the tourism powerhouses of France, Italy, and Spain, to the title of fastest-growing Mediterranean destination out there, Malta is officially Europe’s next hot thing. A tiny three-island nation lying between the Italian island of Sicily, and the coast of North Africa, it’s been a well-established sunny getaway …

Honestly, why do all these millions of tourists even bother spending their hard-earned vacation dollars in places like Spain or Italy, where they’re effectively being nudged out of resort towns, or, in peak season, actively elbowed out of the way for a sun lounger, when they could go somewhere they’re actually welcomed with open arms? …

Eurosummer is fast approaching, and if you’ve been thinking of hopping across the pond for some of that Old World charm and amazing history, you might want to hold off on booking London or Paris… at least you’ve read this. Look, as much as we love those world-famous, iconic megacities, they’re not exactly where you …

Barcelona is still the number one destination in Spain, no matter how trendy lesser-known spots like Galicia or the Basque Country get. It seems the average doesn’t really care that La Rambla is more crowded than ever, prices are at an all-time high, or even that they’re not even welcome. We won’t judge them. Barcelona …

Bosnia and Herzegovina is probably not the first destination that sneaks into your mind when you’re planning a European getaway. I mean, it doesn’t have France’s world-famous Haussmann-designed cities, Italy’s scenic coastal drives and mouth-watering food, nor Spain’s sun-drenched shorelines. In fact, Bosnia has only about 12.4 miles of Mediterranean coastline, but that’s beside the …

You probably know at this point I’m Travel Off Path’s Euro correspondent. Having traveled to every single European country on the map—and being based in Paris myself, objectively one of the most beautiful cities in the world, whether you’re a fan or not—I’ve seen my fair share of Old World wonders in my time. From …

I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just …

If you’re thinking of heading across the pond this summer, and you’re not exactly sold on the idea of maddening crowds in Barcelona, or paying upwards of $1,000+ a night in Amalfi, we might have just have the perfect alternative for you. Well, Tripadvisor does. Trending Summer Alternatives 🍋 Italy Budget The $95 Amalfi? Tap …

Located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Mazatlán is officially one of the country’s fastest-rising destinations. Thanks to its strong connectivity, an expansive flight network including both domestic and international routes, rapid tourist infrastructure growth, with 256 hotels and 14,136 rooms, and continuous investment in beachfront vertical housing, it’s never been trendier than it is …

Not to be the bragacious one in the room, but I’m the guy all my friends come to when planning their yearly Eurotrip. With 40+ European countries under my belt—that’s virtually all of them, mind you—and 100+ cities, it’s fair to say I know the Old Continent like the back of my hand: from the …

We’re not sure about you, but there’s no other way we’d rather explore Europe than by train. Though you could make an argument for sustainability, in reality, it goes far beyond that: Trains are generally more reliable than budget carriers like Ryanair and easyJet, you don’t risk getting charged upwards of $50 because the wheels …