So-so fish and chips may top $20, and hotel rates may be out the wazoo, but not all aspects of London have to be expensive. You know — like leaving the city! Kidding aside, the UK’s most iconic destination has captured our hearts here at Travel Off Path time and time again with astounding marvels, …
This year, Americans will start getting fingerprinted when traveling to most European countries, as part of the new Entry/Exit System applying to all non-European visitors. Commonly called EES, this new system will see the introduction of new biometric data collection kiosks across European airports. Once operational, tourists will need to give their fingerprints and scan …
With its endless miles of unspoiled Mediterranean coastline, vibrant cities, and rich Iberian heritage, Spain has always been a hugely popular destination for Americans vacationing across the pond, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. According to new research conducted by MMGY Global for Turespaña, 7 out of 10 U.S. citizens plan to …
Disney-like castles perched atop photogenic hilltops, cobbled alleys that wind and twist and turn, leading either to hidden piazzas or secret gardens, and all the ornate facades and intricately-carved architectural details you can lay your eyes on: Europe is the go-to destination for experiencing all that Old World charm, and let’s not beat around the bush …
Thinking of attempting a late-season escapade to the Mediterranean, but the jarring sight of surging crowds in places like Rome, Santorini, Mallorca, and Dubrovnik keeps putting you off? It’s October, and they should have subsided by now… right? Right? Sadly, high and low seasons are no longer concepts that can be applied in certain destinations, …
Planning a little escapade across the pond, but the sudden increase in prices, the low availability of rooms, and the sight of crowds are suddenly coming to haunt you again? It may no longer be the peak of summer, but across much of the sun-drenched Mediterranean, all the most popular tourist hotspots are still jam-packed, …
With the leaves turning a vibrant amber, the girlies bringing their hand-knit sweaters out, and pumpkin spice lattes back on the menu, it could only mean one thing: Fall is here, much to the dismay of the summer mourners, and if you think nothing says ‘autumnal’ quite like a little escapade across the pond, where …
If you’ve ever splurged on skincare products in Paris (guilty) or picked up designer threads in Milan, there’s a good chance you accidentally left money on the table. We at Travel Off Path see this all the time: travelers forget to claim their VAT (value-added tax) refund—and it can be worth hundreds of dollars on …
‘Tis pumpkin spice latte and sweater season at last, and if you’ve been counting down the seconds for your next idyllic Europe trip, without the scorching heat, and most importantly, without the crowds, you know you’ve come to the right place. We’re Travel Off Path, after all, your leading news source for all things travel, particularly …
Forget Italy and its trendy Amalfi Coast, France with the sparkly Eiffel Tower, and Croatia’s overtouristed, Westeros-ified Dalmatia: as seen in the latest report published by the UN Tourism Barometer, Europe-bound tourists now have different priorities. In a continent battling both extreme levels of overtourism and record-breaking heat, it’s hardly surprising that tourists are now …
Is it just us or is it starting to feel like sweater season in Europe already? All across the Old Continent, leaves are starting to change, daylight hours are getting shorter, and the scorching summer heat is (finally) subsiding. You may think now’s the perfect time to go on a romantic getaway to Paris, explore …
Even if you’ve never been to Spain before, we’re sure you’re already familiar with names like Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville. The Iberian country is one of the most-visited destinations in the world, yet surprisingly, tourists rarely stray off the beaten path, opting to spend their vacations lounging in the sun in Catalonia, or, if …