When you think of Europe, chances are it’s Paris and its iconic Eiffel Tower that pop to mind, or perhaps London and the iconic red telephone boxes, or perhaps, if you’ve taken a liking for going off the beaten path a little, Croatia and its postcard-ready pebbly beaches straddling the Adriatic. That’s the Old Continent …

Long gone are the days when Albania could be described as a hidden gem of Europe. Between the surging crowds seen in Ksamil this summer and the long-anticipated opening of a brand new airport in Vlorë, the Balkan nation is undergoing a much-deserved Tourism Renaissance. That being said, it’s not like all of Albania’s secret …

Every year, travel publications will tell you what’s ‘cool’ or ‘trendy’. But here at Travel Off Path, we believe that’s only half the story. The best destinations aren’t just ‘cool’—they’re the places that are a little off the beaten path, the ones that are the next big thing in travel for Americans, and you can …

What do you think the trendiest European country is right now? There’s undoubtedly some heavyweight contenders — Albania? Montenegro? Perhaps even Moldova? Hate to break it to you, but none of these awesome destinations are receiving direct flights to the U.S. There’s one trendy country, mostly known among fellow Europeans for its highly underrated Black …

The golden age of grabbing your passport and just going is officially over. For years, American travelers have enjoyed visa-free access to a huge portion of the planet, but a major global shift is underway. The world of travel has changed, and a new, often confusing, layer of bureaucracy and fees is becoming the new …

As customary every year, the Expedia Group has released its long-awaited report on growing travel trends, and fast-rising destinations travelers should keep an eye on. For their Unpack ’26, which used both booking data and thousands of traveler surveys, 2 surprising European destinations came out on top, and before you try and second-guess it, no, it’s not a now widely-publicized …

Tired of the polarizing politics and elevated cost of living at home? You’re not alone: this year, a growing number of Americans are contemplating a move abroad, and naturally, Europe is what they’ve set their hearts on. The continent of fairytale castles, cultural wealth, and slower-paced living, it’s never sounded more appealing to the odd …

Forget Barcelona and its rising anti-tourism feel, Nice with the high-life and overpriced beach clubs, and don’t even think about heading next to a jam-packed Dubrovnik, where you can’t even stroll the streets in peace without touching shoulders with a stranger. The Mediterranean is the most magical place on earth, but you won’t find that Old …

Tucked away in Europe’s southernmost country lie some of the sunniest beaches you’ll find this fall along a vibrant stretch of golden shores. The Mirror’s travel experts “across the pond” have revealed one of their favorite fall getaways, but don’t allow England’s boring food choices to deter you from trusting their judgment of this gorgeous …

How ’bout some positivity this week, folks? What better part of the world to dream of jetting to than the serene shores of the Mediterranean? Here at Travel Off Path, it’s one of our favorites across the board for the whole team. Me personally? Crete is one of my absolute favorites, but I’ve also had …

Travelers are getting smarter. The travel boom of the last few years has been a wake-up call for many, with surging prices, unprecedented crowds, and reservation-only time slots becoming the norm in classic destinations like Paris, Rome, and Cancun. The fatigue is real, and travelers are now looking beyond the usual suspects for their next …

You probably never thought you’d be seeing ‘Albania’ and ‘most popular’ in the same sentence, yet here we are: From Europe’s underdog and best-kept secret, with just over 4 million tourists a year back in 2015 (most of which were returning Albanians or neighboring Kosovars), Albania is now visited by an average of 12 million, and it …