More people than ever are choosing to travel this year, so running into other tourists is unavoidable.   But if you don’t want to join the crowds, then where should you give a wide swerve?   A new study has looked at the number of tourists per square kilometer and population in each city in …

Thinking about a European getaway this summer? Popular destinations like Paris, France and Athens, Greece might be on your radar, but these cities will be extremely expensive and overcrowded this summer. Instead, consider visiting one of these lesser-known but trending cities. According to data from Kayak, these are the destinations that have seen the highest …

If you’ve always dreamed of taking your very own European tour then there’s no better way to do it than by hopping on a train.   This article is one of our Members-Only articles   Want to read more?   Our Travel Off Path Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free, …

Summer in Europe is right around the corner, and many of you have already started making plans and getting those reservations in before hotel rates and airfares go up. If you haven’t booked your Paris hotel yet, it could already be too late. With the Olympic Games being held in France, more nonstop flights launching …

Taking into account its cross-border connectivity, high levels of safety, cafe culture, inestimable cultural value, and more recently, the introduction of visas that allow them to stay longer, it’s no surprise digital nomads are flocking into Europe. Despite the successful reinvention of countless countries as workcation hubs, the best European region for being a remote …

With its winding canals that replace pathways, its very own ‘Venetian’ Gothic architecture, which awarded it UNESCO World Heritage status, and its unrivaled food scene, Venice is rightfully one of the leading destinations in Europe. Despite its postcard-perfect city views, there is a darker side to Venice that can’t be easily overlooked. Not only is …

Back in the good old days, Airbnb was a cheap way to travel without having to fork out a fortune on pricey hotels.   But now Airbnb’s are more expensive than hotels in many cases!   That doesn’t mean that Airbnb is bad: if you want to stay in a hobbit house, an iconic museum, …

Europe is always on travelers’ minds. With more train routes launching, traveling by rail has become one of the most exciting. Some European countries are trying to outdo each other with unlimited passes at insanely cheap prices, while some trains have been here for decades and nobody seems to know about them. Sure, it would …

The land of fairytale castles, gorgeous cities with origins lost to time, and housing millennia-old treasures, Europe is the end goal of every culture buff this summer. While most travelers will be flocking to France, Spain, and Italy, there’s one medieval European country that remains largely overlooked. Unlike your usual sunny hotspots, it sees smaller …

With endless National Parks to visit in the U.S., travelers are usually content exploring the ‘great outdoors’ in their own backyard. That is until an inevitable supervolcano turns us into dust, but hey, that’s all the more reason to discover the wild side of Europe with hidden gems only locals know about. France may be …

With Italy’s pastel-colored towns, Spain’s lively Mediterranean cities, France’s stately architecture and England’s Old World charm, Europe is a huge continent with a diverse tourist offer. If you’re planning on crossing the pond this summer, all of those are likely to be on your radar already, but trust us, there’s a lot more you’re missing …

Are you looking for the best alternatives to the Palace of Versailles near Paris, France? Versailles is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France. This opulent chateau (the French word for castle or country house) is about a 45-minute train ride from Paris. Constructed in the 17th century, Versailles is famous for its …