Long-gone are the days true visa-free travel existed. You know, when you could just grab your passport and head to the airport without filling out forms, or submitting paperwork in advance. As you might have noticed in recent years, Electronic Travel Authorizations, or ETAs, are becoming an increasingly common alternative to traditional visa-waivers: instead of …
It’s the most awkward moment of any European vacation. The bill arrives, you pull out your wallet, and a wave of panic sets in. Do you tip? How much? Will the server be insulted if you do? Or worse, if you don’t? Forget the confusing blog posts and outdated advice. We’ve built a simple tool …
Home to world-renowned landmarks like La Sagrada Família, a surrealist cathedral that looks like it’s built from a sponge, the Alhambra Fortress, one of Europe’s most impressive medieval castles, and endless miles of pristine Mediterranean coastline, Spain seems to be on everyone’s radar this summer. Unless you’ve familiarized yourself with the 3 new rules for …
Whether it’s the world-famous ancient monuments, the incredible food, or those picture-perfect Mediterranean beaches, millions of Americans will be flocking to Italy this summer. As one of the leading sources for Europe travel news that matters to U.S. travelers, Travel Off Path has covered Italy extensively over the years—from the timeless favorites like Rome and …
If you’re heading to the Mediterranean this summer in search of that dolce vita and picture-perfect coastal towns hugged by turquoise seas, but you’re not exactly willing to break the bank whilst you’re at it, you might be feeling like you’re running out of options. From Barcelona to Amalfi to Greece’s jam-packed Santorini, it’s easy …
Dreaming of cobble-paved Old Towns that have remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, soaring church spires that seem to touch the sky, and the kind of mouthwatering food you can hardly pronounce, let alone describe? Europe is surely at the top of your wish list this summer, and if we’re being honest, it’s the …
To all our fellow culture buffs, how much of your current obsession with medieval castles and cute European towns frozen in time can be traced back to the Disney tales you watched on repeat as a child? It might be easy to forget nowadays, when overly progressive creatives seem determined to rip beloved classics to …
Following in the steps of Portugal, Spain, and neighboring Croatia, the small Central European nation of Slovenia is launching a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). Set to go live in November 2025, it will enable eligible applicants to relocate to Slovenia under simplified rules, seeing that, historically, the country has been one of the strictest in …
Florence seems to be on everyone’s bucket list these days, and can you blame them? With its soaring dome signed off by Brunelleschi, UNESCO-listed historic center, and medieval bridge spanning a scenic river, it’s something straight out of a fairytale. As beautiful as Florence may be, there are just a couple of caveats to note: …
It’s that time of year again. As we enter summer, residents in touristy cities across Spain are once again locking up arms and flocking to the streets to protest against tourists. It’s mostly demonstrations—with the usual ‘Go Home!’ picket signs—but they can be disconcerting to some, especially if they’re sensitive about feeling unwelcome. On the …
If you’re planning on island-hopping around Greece in the coming weeks, chances are Santorini is high on your wishlist. We personally wouldn’t be getting the first flight out this summer. With an average 3.4 million tourists per year, your average day out in a tiny Santorini consists largely of elbowing your way through an indiscernible …
For years, Americans have been allowed to enter (most of) Europe unrestricted, without overly strict checks or entry permits required. See how easy the entry requirements are for Americans entering European countries on our TOP Entry Requirement checker. In some airports, like Charles de Gaulle in Paris and Fiumicino in Rome, they are even allowed …