Stop dropping $5K on crowded, cookie-cutter resorts in Cancun or Jamaica just because they feel “easy.” I promise you can do better. Right now you can hop on a short nonstop flight, land in Central America, and stay in a high-end oceanfront boutique lodge for a fraction of the price—with zero jet lag, world-class surf, …
Budget and mapping out a whole itinerary from scratch aside, it’s safe to say safety remains the main concern for Americans traveling abroad… especially in the current geopolitical climate. Whether it’s the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe or the absolute chaos of the Middle East, we don’t exactly begrudge you for being extra careful when …
There is a growing frustration among travelers who are hunting for a genuine Central American adventure. You book a ticket expecting wild jungle treks and empty surf breaks, only to find yourself stuck behind a line of massive commercial tour buses just to take a photo of a waterfall. For years, the default answer for …
For the last decade, I’ve watched some of my absolute favorite beach towns in Central America slowly transform into massive, overpriced tourist traps. It usually happens the exact same way: a quiet surf village gets “discovered,” the massive mega-resorts move in, the prices triple, and suddenly you are fighting 500 people for a plastic lounge …
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast looking for some otherworldly scenery, or you simply have a soft spot for freshly-fried street arepas, Latin America’s probably on your radar right now. The question is: where to go that is both accessible and safe for American tourists? As much as we love LatAm—as you might know already if …
When you start dreaming about a tropical getaway to Central America, your mind probably jumps straight to Costa Rica or Belize. For a long time, almost everyone completely skipped over El Salvador. When I told my friends and family I was heading there, the very first question out of everyone’s mouth was: “Is it actually …
When you think of El Salvador, the first images your brain conjures up are probably those of rioting gangs running amok, crime-ridden streets where the law of the strongest prevails, and, as is the case in Latin America, probably corrupt governments. That used to be the case some five or six years ago, and then …
When we think about international travel, our brains often play tricks on us. We suffer from what risk analysts call “perception lag.” We anchor our ideas of a country to old movies, decades-old news cycles, or generational trauma, and we assume those places are still active war zones or ganglands. Truthfully, the global security map …
If you’ve been closely watching the situation in Mexico this week. It is already cooling down, resorts are resuming operations, and airports are reopening: soon enough, it will be like it never happened. Still, if you were planning a trip to Latin America this year, those dramatic headlines may have you second-guessing things. To be …
Central America has always been the scrappy underdog of the travel world. For years, travelers would skip over the “middle bits” to get straight to Mexico or Costa Rica. Big mistake. Right now, this is arguably the most exciting region on the map. It’s having a massive “glow up”—moving away from just cheap backpacker hostels …
It’s well known that budget airlines often trick you into thinking you’re getting the best deal. Whether it’s measuring your bag size to the nth of an inch or selling Diet Cokes on board north of $5, we’re happy to say this one is legit. With some promotional fares under $50, travelers can score the …
Craving culture and adventure without denting your bank account? We at Travel Off Path have some amazing options for you! Experts at Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) have compiled an insightful guide to must-visit destinations to escape the winter chills. Since not every sunny paradise meets your budget, we’ve narrowed down their extensive list to …