They say the world is your oyster, but some far-flung escapes are more than a simple shuck ‘n go. That’s where we at Travel Off Path come in to help you narrow down what’s actually worth cracking your bucket list. We get it — the words “off path” can instantly garner an eye roll, but …
Mexico’s impressive colonial heritage may be well-documented, and it’s a huge reason millions of tourists flock here every year—other than, of course, your standard Mayan ruins and Caribbean resorts. Still, we can’t help but feel most tourists keep missing out on the lesser-known colonial gems: To the casual traveler, Mexico’s Spanish-era architecture can be reduced …
When mainstream publications rave about Mexico’s record-breaking tourism, it’s usually Cancún’s resorts, Mexico City’s cultural buzz, and Cabo San Lucas’s wellness scene grabbing headlines. Don’t get us wrong, it’s not like they’re exactly off-scent: these 3 are indeed Mexico’s most-visited, arguably most-prestigious international destinations. Be that as it may, they suffer from the same pressroom …
If you’ve been closely watching the situation in Mexico this week. It is already cooling down, resorts are resuming operations, and airports are reopening: soon enough, it will be like it never happened. Still, if you were planning a trip to Latin America this year, those dramatic headlines may have you second-guessing things. To be …
When you think of Peru, chances are Lima comes to mind, with its beautiful coastline, vibrant food markets, and buzzing city life. Or maybe the colonial charm of Cusco, which brings that Old World allure to the mix. And, of course, there’s Machu Picchu, the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Andean Highlands. …
We’ve been singing its praises for years, and we’ll keep hammering it home until it sticks: Mexico is so much more than its Caribbean beaches, larger-than-life luxury resorts, and touristy pyramids. We can’t exactly take full credit, but after years of covering off-path destinations in Mexico that most mainstream travel publications ignore, we feel it’s …
Colombia’s always been a familiar name for Americans, but maybe for all the wrong reasons. It wasn’t until recently, however, that the travel community began to recognize Colombia as a world-class destination. Societal problems aside, the country’s been on a rapid upward trend in visitor numbers since the Covid era, and even though 2026’s barely started, …
If the prospect of sipping margaritas by the poolside and treating yourself to a week-long duty-free shopping spree in downtown Cancun doesn’t stir as much excitement as it used to, chances are you’ve been bitten by what we like to call the Real Mexico bug. In other words, maybe it’s time you try something a …
Chatty abuelas gossiping the day away on their front porch, pastel-hue colonial houses that carry more history than your average lifeless suburb ever will, and the smell of grilled carnitas coming from some street vendor somewhere in a buzzing malecón: Sooner or later, we will all crave a little bit of Mé-ji-co ourselves. But Mexico …
Candy-colored buildings, cobbled lanes that lead to ancient rock-hewn churches, and the smell of takeout tacos filling the air: to the odd culture buff out there, there’s nothing quite like a weekend getaway in a colonial town in Mexico. Gorgeous as these gems may be, they’re not always the easiest spots to visit. Whether it’s …
Thinking of taking an impromptu winter trip to Mexico, but the likes of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum don’t exactly float your boat? Though it’s often overlooked as a mere cruise stopover with not much more than duty-free shopping and a quick dip on the beach, Cozumel is the perfect island getaway if you’re …
Buenos Aires may be one of the most beautiful cities in South America, with its Haussmann-inspired boulevards à la parisienne, lush urban parks, and unrivaled gastronomy, but let’s face it, it’s sort of yesterday’s news. It’s been covered to death by most major travel publications, and even if you haven’t been to BA yourself, we’re …