When you picture the Nordics, you’re probably thinking Stockholm’s ocher-colored Gamla Stan and winding canals, Copenhagen’s bright waterfront and that Little Mermaid everyone snaps a pic of, or Helsinki’s spa scene and its monumental whitewashed cathedral. Pretty as those spots are, nothing says “Scandi winter” quite like the under-the-radar, but fast-rising Stavanger in Norway. No, …
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 …
Bounded by Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea, Belize is a tiny nation that’s been historically overlooked by vacationers to the region—despite having the same turquoise seas, fascinating ancient ruins, and a culture that’s just as vibrant. That’s quickly changing as momentum builds: this year, it is expected to hit 550,000 visitors. While …
Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve lost count of how many Florida articles we’ve published and that’s its insanely popular year-round. Despite popular HBO show It’s Florida, Man doing their best to paint the “Sunshine State” as nothing more than hillbilly mugshots and trailer parks, we all know the truth — no matter if you’re …
As if nonstop flights to Malta hadn’t been big news enough, Delta continues to build up on their European network by adding the first-ever nonstop service between the United States and… Sardinia! Italy’s second-largest island (after Sicily), and one of the leading beach destinations in the Mediterranean, Sardinia is famous for its Caribbean-like white sand …
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 …
When you think of a trip to The Bahamas, what comes to mind? For most, it’s the sprawling, sun-drenched resorts of Nassau and Paradise Island, the buzz of the casinos, and that iconic turquoise water. And while that’s certainly one version of a Bahamian vacation, it’s just the beginning of the story. The Bahamas is …
In recent years, a slower, more scenic mode of travel has made a huge comeback. Of course, we’re talking about overnight sleeper trains. 🚂 While Europe is buzzing with new night train routes, you might be wondering how you can hop on this trend here in the U.S. Good news: Amtrak is not only running …
A seriously-underrated country in Central America, just south of Mexico, Guatemala is smashing tourism records right now with over 1.6 million international visitors registered so far in 2025, according to INGUAT, the Guatemalan Tourism Institute. It may not seem like a lot, but this is a small country roughly the size of Tennessee, with a …
Feeling like something different on your next trip? As much as we love Mexico’s leading resort city, Cancun, and here at Travel Off Path we’ve covered it extensively for years, sometimes all you need is something a little out of the ordinary. You know, straying off the beaten track a little. If you’re planning on …
Rome is the number one destination on the minds of nearly all tourists going to Italy, and can you really blame them? It is, after all, the home of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican City, and countless more world-renowned landmarks. If you’re a faithful Travel Off Path reader, however, you know by now …
With the current state of geopolitics and all the endless warfare, safety remains the primary concern for Americans flying abroad in 2025. In the Caribbean ,it’s no different: It’s not like there’s a major regional conflict in the Tropics, at least not right now, but it’s hardly news that crime levels and gang activity are …