Craving a cheeky spritz, a little pistachio gelato and lazy swims in the Med under a blazing sun? Nothing screams European summer quite like Italy, but let’s face it, places like Amalfi, Cinque Terre, and Sicily have gotten a bit overdone. Whether it’s the crazy prices in Positano or the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Riomaggiore, Italy’s top tourist hotspots are the last place you want to …
I’ve been doing European summers since as long as I can remember. I’m based in Paris, the heart of Europe, and whether it’s the pebbly shores of Croatia, the paradisiacal islands of Greece, or the hidden corners of Southern Italy, bliss is always a 2–3 hour flight away from me. It’s not like I usually …
Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, soft pistacchio gelato on the stone pier, as you watch the ebb and flow of swimmers and boats along the marina, the incessant chant of cicadas up the olive tree hills… Say what you will, other poor excuses of seas can’t hold a candle to the Mediterranean. I’m not talking …
Not Mallorca and its jam-packed calas, where there’s barely breathing room. Not Capri with the invite-only, overpriced beach clubs and $15 Spritz. Oh, and definitely not a now-spoiled Hvar in Croatia, that’s arguably become busier and more chaotic than its spiritual sister Ibiza. Europe has a new ‘cool kid’ on the block, and it’s an …
Enough with the Barcelonas, Amalfis, and Santorinis of the world. If you’re dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway in 2026, but you’ve had it with the usual over-promoted, over-commercialized tourism hotspots where prices have gone through the roof, the crowds are insane, and locals aren’t even that nice to you, we’ve got just the triad that …
Forget Barcelona and its rising anti-tourism feel, Nice with the high-life and overpriced beach clubs, and don’t even think about heading next to a jam-packed Dubrovnik, where you can’t even stroll the streets in peace without touching shoulders with a stranger. The Mediterranean is the most magical place on earth, but you won’t find that Old …
Thinking of attempting a late-season escapade to the Mediterranean, but the jarring sight of surging crowds in places like Rome, Santorini, Mallorca, and Dubrovnik keeps putting you off? It’s October, and they should have subsided by now… right? Right? Sadly, high and low seasons are no longer concepts that can be applied in certain destinations, …
As Santorini hasn’t exactly lived up to the fairytale image this year for a multitude of reasons, ranging from natural disaster risks to hotels not being informed that Greece is supposed to be affordable, travelers far and wide are scouting out the next best alternative. Home to roughly 6,000 islands and islets, there’s no shortage to choose from. …
How ’bout some positivity this week, folks? What better part of the world to dream of jetting to than the serene shores of the Mediterranean? Here at Travel Off Path, it’s one of our favorites across the board for the whole team. Me personally? Crete is one of my absolute favorites, but I’ve also had …
If you’re still dreaming of an international vacation this year but feel like you’ve missed the boat on summer, we have the perfect spot for you. It’s a place that perfectly blends a sun-drenched beach getaway with an unforgettable cultural immersion, all without the chaotic crowds of July and August. While many travelers pack up …
As much as the traditional media would have you believe, Mediterranean vacays are not only about living la dolce vita in Italy, island-hopping around Greece, or impersonating Brigitte Bardot as you cruise down the French Riviera in a vintage peugeot. We’re Travel Off Path, a travel news website known for going deeper than surface level, …
Although not often discussed in American circles, Antalya is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most popular destinations. Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, perhaps the most overlooked part of the world-famous basin, it is exactly what should come to your mind when we reiterate, as we have been for years, that Turkey is so much more …