If you’re a faithful Travel Off Path reader, and you’ve been following my own adventures on here for the past half-decade, you probably know by now I have a soft spot for a little offbeat European gem. I haven’t done everything, of course, but 40-plus European countries in, from remote Portuguese islands marooned in the …

We have all seen the exact same viral photos of overcrowded European plazas and shoulder-to-shoulder resort towns. If you are starting to feel a little burnt out by the standard tourist trail, you are definitely not alone.

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 …

Finding yourself a cozy wee corner in a vintage café overlooking a calm cobbled street, working at a relaxed pace for a few hours as you gently sip your homemade hot chockie, because you just can’t help but slow it down a notch when you’re across the pond—all of this before hitting the local medieval …

Got Georgia on your mind? Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you don’t have to follow the crowds to Savannah as enticing as one of America’s prettiest cities may be. The great state of Georgia boasts far more than Savannah’s European charm and Atlanta’s chaotic airport with numerous small town hideaways just …

It’s only natural that, when planning a trip in a European country, tourists will usually start with the capital. After all, it’s usually the largest city, most cosmopolitan hub, and a cultural heart of sorts. Think London and its bustling streets, double-decker buses, and iconic red telephone boxes, Paris with the Eiffel Tower and elegant …

Lemme guess. You or your close friends are jetting off to Cancun again to cap off summer. Is that a passport stamp that taps into your wanderlust? Probably not — but it sure is a great time! The truth is more travelers are skipping the norm, taking the road less traveled for new experiences. We …

If you’re like me and constantly on the prowl for the best vacation spots to save a pretty penny, the folks at Work + Money took a deep dive for us, providing the top beach getaways to save some serious cash. Where summer went, I have no idea, but there’s at least another solid month …

It’s no longer news at this point that Europe will start fingerprinting Americans and charge them for authorization to travel. Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that, from October 12, the new biometric scans will start, so if you’re heading across the pond this fall, be prepared to take off your gloves. On top of that, from late …

Have major destinations lost their luster this summer? We at Travel Off Path have covered numerous midsize markets beginning to overpower the household names we’ve all grown to love. Jetting off to Spain? Seville was crowned Europe’s top city over Barcelona. Hoping to hit the jackpot in Atlantic City? Actually, it’s Asbury Park that’s New …

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, but you’re yet to decide on an itinerary fully, chances are you’re already taken aback by how pricey things are last minute. From Spain’s sun-drenched Costa Brava, crossing the French Riviera, all the way down to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, and over to Croatia’s idyllic Dalmatian Coast, we’re talking …

Have Georgia on your mind this summer? As lovely as Savannah may be to visit with its timeless European flair, nobody likes to deal with crowds all in search of the same thing. Georgia has some of America’s best hidden gems, but one charming island hideaway was named by U.S. News & World Report as …