Uh-oh. The latest U.S. Embassy alert may spell trouble across the pond. Not to get your knickers in a bunch or whatever they say over there, but this is major news every Europe-bound traveler should know. While this is an official U.S. alert, it’s actually an echo of the United Kingdom’s National Threat Level. Politics …

Other than passport control, security checks are probably the number one reason why airports are so stressful to navigate, especially those with ultra-strict scanning and unfriendly staff. We’ve all been there at one point: Your flight leaves in under an hour, there’s a snaking line at security, and everyone ahead of you seems to be …

It has been over 20 years since the Eurostar revolutionized travel between London and mainland Europe. While France, Belgium, and the Netherlands have enjoyed direct connections for years, a fourth country is finally being added to the mix. Soon enough, travelers will be able to board trains in Great Britain and go all the way …

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, …

Isn’t it always exciting to be able to visit an iconic destination that’s been too challenging to reach? Well, one U.S. city is set to change that. No longer will travelers have to deal with overpriced food courts and the hassle of being herded like cattle more than once. Reaching London isn’t terribly difficult, but …

London is a bucket list destination for millions of Americans, and listen, we totally get it: who doesn’t want to risk a cheeky selfie with a red telephone box, stroll along the Thames riverfront, or witness the change of the Royal Guard with Buckingham Palace for a backdrop? The sad reality is, there are two …

The whole Travel Off Path team has had the pleasure of visiting London. Well, it’s at least a pleasure until you check your bank account when you get back home… There’s no denying London is one of the world’s most captivating cities, despite the mixed bag of reviews for the food scene. The problem with …

As Americans are way behind the times in traversing the world by rail, Europeans have had the concept down pat for decades. The UK is turning back the clock, bringing back an iconic steam train that once ruled the rails as early as the 1940s—the first model, anyway. Ultimately, the train took a page from LL Cool …

If you’ve ever planned a Eurotrip with London as your base, you’ve probably realized the English capital is far from being the most convenient hub for exploring the rest of Europe. Great Britain is an island, after all, and though you can get pretty much anywhere flying, often for less than a train ride within …

London has this magical ability to make you feel like you’re walking through a movie set—one minute you’re passing a palace, the next you’re in a cozy pub that’s older than your country. It’s vibrant, chaotic, beautiful… and yeah, a little pricey. But here’s the thing: London can be done on a budget. I’ve done …

We’ve all familiarized ourselves with the world’s icons in one way or another – some in our own backyard, some a short flight away, and some deter us from visiting entirely due to the high costs of getting there. That’s often the case anywhere ‘across the pond’. Every now and then, there are deals too …

There’s nothing quite like the adventure of rail travel.   Hopping on a train is easy and convenient and a great way to get from A to B, especially in Europe, where the most iconic cities are well connected.   To improve this connectivity, Eurostar has just announced direct train services between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and London, making …