If you’re dreaming of fairytale castles that could easily have featured in a Disney film, ancient towns with cobble-surfaced lanes that have barely changed since the Middle Ages, and of course, all the Old World allure that comes with those, exploring Europe is surely a top priority for you. Beyond the crowded streets of Paris, …
Sipping a caramel hot chocolate with views of majestic peaks for days, strolling an ancient cobbled town dusted in snow, and breathing in the fresh mountain air: there’s nothing quite like a frosty escape to the European Alps. However, if all you can think of is an overpriced ski resort in Chamonix, France, or the …
Christmas is right around the corner, but if shopping mall ice rinks and overpriced ski resorts in Colorado don’t exactly help you get in the festive spirit, there’s only one thing that will. Picture ancient cobblestone-paved towns dusted with snow, a medieval belfry in the distance with resounding bells marking the hour, and an endless …
Nothing screams vintage charm and Old World opulence quite like an adventure onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and from 2026, you’ll be able to travel between two of Europe’s most glamorous destinations, all while being pampered like royalty. Europe’s most iconic luxury train, in operation since 1883, is set to run on a never-before-offered Paris to …
As customary every year, the Expedia Group has released its long-awaited report on growing travel trends, and fast-rising destinations travelers should keep an eye on. For their Unpack ’26, which used both booking data and thousands of traveler surveys, 2 surprising European destinations came out on top, and before you try and second-guess it, no, it’s not a now widely-publicized …
‘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 …
France. Just the name conjures images of strolling along the Seine in Paris, sipping rosé in a sun-drenched Provençal cafe, or gazing out at the lavender fields from a historic hilltop village. It’s a country that seems to live in our collective travel imagination, and the numbers don’t lie. For decades, it has reigned as …
If you’re passport has a pet dust bunny, you know what time it is… While Cancun is always an option, it’s certainly not the best for cultural immersion with over-the-top curated experiences when there are way better places south of the border to gain a sense of real Mexico. And guess what? The same can …
Planning a European getaway for the coming year, but you’ve been waiting for new nonstop routes to open from your favorite hub at Boston Logan International? This time, you’re in luck, as Delta is adding not one, but two new European destinations to the Massachusetts capital’s network from May 16, 2026: Madrid, Spain’s capital and …
With summer approaching its end, it’s time to switch gears to fall travel planning, and if you happen to be dreaming of an off-season escapade to France once the crowds will have dwindled, you may be wondering where in the country you’ll still get pleasant temps in September. You may still get the occasional 77°F …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’re already aware of the growing anti-tourist sentiment perceived across the pond. From the restrictive laws governing AirBnB rentals in places like Paris and Rome, to the widespread protests seen in cities like Barcelona and Las Palmas, ‘Go Home!’ picket signs and all, it’s clear now …
France seems to be on everyone’s radar this summer, and being an adopted Frenchie myself, I can attest to its unmatched material heritage and natural diversity: there’s truly nowhere else quite like it in Europe, if not the entire world. From the Belle Époque architecture of Paris, down through the castle-dotted Val de Loire, all the …