We all know July is peak summer, whether you’re into fireworks displays or escaping that scene entirely like a runaway dog and jetting off to Cancun, or in this case, Europe. As beaches in the Motherland fill up faster than Usain Bolt after chugging a Red Bull, Europe becomes far more enticing. The flight may …
Summer is almost here, and we know exactly what everyone is thinking: it is time to pack a bag, cash in those PTO days, and chase the sun. But before you lock in your flights for the big trip, we need to have a serious chat about where the crowds are heading. Summer 2026 is …
Even with a name like Travel Off Path, there are some global icons we just fathom skipping over. As a team of seasoned travelers, we love venturing off the typical tourist trail — from the Peruvian Amazon to Eastern Europe gems— but we’re not above following the crowd to popular paradises like Cancun either. Given …
Picturesque canals running along slender, muted-toned buildings, winding bike lanes, and stroopwafels straight from the market: for the casual traveler, that’s Amsterdam summarized, but what if I told you the same thing applies to (pretty much) every other Dutch city? Unlike countries such as France, Italy or Spain, where you get more variation, contrast, and architectural diversity …
Who is planning to explore Europe in 2026? If your answer is a resounding “YES!” (as it should be), then we at Travel Off Path have the perfect trip in mind. You see, sometimes the best things come to those who wait. In this case, what was supposed to be one of 2025’s most exciting …
Other than budget and meaningful experiences, safety is one of the most important factors Americans take into consideration when planning a trip abroad. After all, it’s a rapidly changing world we live in, from civil unrest to new geopolitical conflicts. For years now, Iceland has been considered the safest destination worldwide: it has very low, …
You’ve finally landed the remote job you’ve dreamed of. All documents are in order. Bags are packed and ready to go. But, the question is “where to?”. As we enter the final stages of 2025, so many countries across the globe have launched their own variations of digital nomad visas by now. Some seem too …
Amsterdam has this effortless, magnetic charm. One minute you’re wandering cobblestone streets alongside a canal, the next you’re ducking into a bakery for a warm stroopwafel or biking past 17th-century row houses. It’s a city that pulls you in. But it can also pull at your wallet if you’re not careful. I traveled with three …
Heading to Europe in 2025? Before you book those intra-continent flights, you should know there are numerous train routes launching between different European destinations, sometimes for cheaper than a croissant and cappuccino breakfast deal: Recently, a new ultra-cheap service has been added from Paris to Brussels, in response to the overpriced Eurostar, as well as …
There’s nothing quite like the adventure of rail travel. Hopping on a train is easy and convenient and a great way to get from A to B, especially in Europe, where the most iconic cities are well connected. To improve this connectivity, Eurostar has just announced direct train services between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and London, making …
Picture-perfect canals lined with somber-colored, skinny houses, gray––but romantic altogether––winter skies, and stroopwafels straight from the market: It’s easy to see how Amsterdam would still rank high on everyone’s Europe bucket list despite the intense crowding. Something most tourists fail to grasp, however, is that, as beautiful as it may be, the capital of the …
Safety and raucous nightlife aren’t often words that appear in the same sentence. But they are both officially words that apply to Amsterdam. A new report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) has revealed the 15 safest cities to visit in the world. And Amsterdam stormed into 3rd place! Amsterdam is a stunningly …