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 …

Widespread gang activity, record levels of violent crime, and institutionalized corruption: that’s how mainstream media would’ve summed up the tiny Central American nation of El Salvador just five years ago. It’s no wonder tourists steered clear for decades, choosing instead to play it safe in Costa Rica or even Panama. Fast forward to 2025, and …

Whether they’re going on a culture-loaded, across-the-pond getaway to Europe, or country-hopping in the sun-drenched Tropics, safety remains the main concern for Americans going abroad. And can you really blame them? Given the state of geopolitics, with wars erupting left, right, and center, and political instability running rampant in certain regions, planning an international trip …

Latin America is not the first geographical region that pops to mind when you think of a ‘safe’ destination abroad: Although it is important not to generalize, and not everyone’s experience is the same, Latin America is often plagued by higher crime levels, including violence and corruption, than more developed countries in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s …

When I visited El Salvador in 2020, I was constantly side-eyed when sharing my travel plans. This was not only due to the risk of becoming stranded due to rampant pandemic-related flight cancellations but also because El Salvador was notoriously ‘dangerous’. 5 years later, that has all changed, and not without its well-documented share of …

Long gone are the days when Colombia stole the limelight as the fastest-rising destination in Latin America. As the novelty factor expires and crime across the country surges back to the 1990s levels, impacting demand, growth seems to be slowing down. Colombia has been hit with a series of travel warnings since 2022, owing to …

Have you had enough of the crazy world of politics back home, or you’re simply craving a break from the gloomy weather and monotonous suburban life? Man, we feel you. It feels as if everything we can think of lately is relocating somewhere the sun is (almost) always shining, rows upon rows of palm trees …