“Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed”. That’s the message welcoming visitors to the Department of Homeland Security’s website today. Encouraging, right? It’s estimated that the current government shutdown has affected 750,000 federal employees. If you saw the number of dreadful lines at major US airports this week, you …

For flyers who have long dreaded the airport security shuffle, today brings a major win! The TSA issued an official press release stating that a long-standing (albeit annoying) policy has been immediately squashed. As avid travelers, we at Travel Off Path couldn’t be more thrilled to report this exciting news to streamline what’s always a drag, no …

Remember when riding with strangers was taboo? Welp. Those days are long gone. Across the globe, we can all push a button to ride along with someone we’ve likely never met before. It’s become such a societal norm, not only do we trust randoms with our personal safety on high-speed roadways, but also to deliver …

New York City may be known as the City That Never Sleeps, but its airports are just as restless. With flights taking off at all hours, it’s no surprise that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has officially climbed the ranks to become one of the most connected airports on the planet. According to OAG’s …

If you thought ranches and rodeos were the only place for cattle herds, you haven’t been to an airport! There’s no doubt TSA agents have a tough job keeping travelers safe, and it’s easy to see all the potential threats they deal with daily, from questionable liquids to sharp objects and always that one traveler …

Travel mishaps often occur without notice. Heck, I walked in my living room yesterday to find my dog had ripped my passport to shreds despite having about 87 toys laid out across the floor! That qualifies, right? Regardless, the U.S. Embassy just issued a new travel alert to provide travelers advanced notice for what’s surely …

Normally considered quite literally a safe bet for an epic vacation of amazing beaches, luxe resorts, and endless jungle excursions, according to both the U.S. State Department and, as of this week, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, it seems like the Pura Vida life may not be so ‘pure’ after all… While crime is always a …

Like most travelers, I love to fly. It doesn’t matter how many flights I’ve taken, I still find it exciting.   I even like being in the airport: drinking an overpriced cocktail and wandering around the duty-free stores are all part of the flying experience.   But waiting in endless lines? Being stuck in the …

Train travel is back en vogue in Europe, with numerous train routes launching simultaneously and demand for the railway having increased significantly. It seems as if travelers have had it with airports in general: from the stressful security check-up, to the long wait in line, and even the super-strict luggage rules low-cost carriers impose, it’s …

Is there anything exciting about the U.S. government? All the election talk is already getting old… Digging deeper beyond the chase for the White House, travelers really only perk up for new passports and obtaining necessary visas for their exciting upcoming trips. Everything else government-related can be a real bore. I mean, have you been …

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but an impressive track record for one of America’s newest airlines seems to be. Air travel is both an amazing feat we all take for granted and one of the most frustrating experiences in our lives at times. Yet, the lesser-known airline Avelo has built up a loyal following, …

We’ve all been there—you do everything right, but your travel plans still fall through, through no fault of your own. You followed the advice of arriving early to the airport, made small talk with an Uber driver, and then followed the orders from a grumpy TSA agent only to arrive at your gate and discover …