Out of all 1,500 articles I’ve written for Travel Off Path, what we’re revealing today is one of the most shocking at first glance. Living up to our name, one of the most off-path Dutch cities turns out not to be so overlooked at all. We’ve covered The Netherlands end to end over the years …

Still think Ryanair or easyJet are your best pals when it comes to exploring Europe for cheap? Wait until you hear about this alternative that’s been widely rightly dubbed the easyJet of the railways: GoVolta is a Dutch train startup that’s just launched across the continent, and they’re bowing in with not one, but two …

Listen, I have had my fair share of ‘pinch me’ moments and seen enough breathtaking places to become jaded after traveling to nearly every single European country. Belarus, I’m still coming for you, but it might take a few years. From hanging monasteries in the mountains of Greece, perched atop free-standing rock pillars, to medieval …

Travel the world long enough, and you will find yourself in a sketchy situation. I’ve been scammed, had taxi drivers throw coffee at me, and once booked a nonexistent hotel in Mexico, leaving me and my girlfriend stranded in a town we probably weren’t pronouncing right. In other words, a little research goes a long …

Picturesque canals running along slender, muted-toned buildings, winding bike lanes, and stroopwafels straight from the market: for the casual traveler, that’s Amsterdam summarized, but what if I told you the same thing applies to (pretty much) every other Dutch city? Unlike countries such as France, Italy or Spain, where you get more variation, contrast, and architectural diversity …

Forget the $100 rail passes. How does crossing Europe for $11 sound? The age of ultra-expensive train tickets and laughably-cheap airfares is behind us. Soon enough, exploring Europe by rail will be as affordable and accessible as getting that $9 Ryanair flight to Mallorca. If you thought France’s SNCF or Germany’s Deutsche Bahn would have …

Condè Nast have been experts in their field for what feels like eternity. As such, we at Travel Off Path trust their judgement when it comes to peeling back the curtain on the best alternatives to iconic destinations. The question you may be asking is, why would said icons not make a worthwhile visit? When …

You’ve finally landed the remote job you’ve dreamed of. All documents are in order. Bags are packed and ready to go. But, the question is “where to?”. As we enter the final stages of 2025, so many countries across the globe have launched their own variations of digital nomad visas by now. Some seem too …

We all know—and love—Venice: the winding canals, navigated by exceptionally long, richly decorated gondolas, the Gothic palaces lining the waterline, and the beautiful Baroque basilicas. There’s truly nowhere in the world quite like it. The one big downside? Most of the year, it is chaos personified, as millions of tourists flock into its narrow fondamente …

With its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is likely to be on your radar for a future trip to Europe. Something tourists often fail to take into account when planning a visit, however, is how crowded and expensive …

Truth be told, we’ve covered numerous Amsterdam alternatives since the iconic city hasn’t exactly been the most welcoming host in recent years. They are going as far as implementing ‘Stay Away’ campaigns, hoping to alter their image as a party-driven destination, yet their famous red lights still illuminate many dark nights. Go figure. That being …

Heading to Europe in 2025? Before you book those intra-continent flights, you should know there are numerous train routes launching between different European destinations, sometimes for cheaper than a croissant and cappuccino breakfast deal: Recently, a new ultra-cheap service has been added from Paris to Brussels, in response to the overpriced Eurostar, as well as …