What is Europe anymore? Is it the dark side you see on TikTok and YouTube with scammers running rampant, or is it the storybook dreamscape we’ve all envisioned of one day visiting? Well, we hate to break it to you, but yes, the Eiffel Tower tends to be riddled with scammers, but also there are …

As more tourism titans become old news, travelers are saying “yes!” to more adventurous destinations. We at Travel Off Path have lost count of how many ‘hidden gems’ we’ve reported on that broke all-time visitor records in recent years. But what we’re sure of is that if one of our most beloved hideaways was more …

Cancel the Paris plans. The “New Europe” has arrived. If you’re dreaming of cobblestone streets, fairytale castles, and delicious, farm-to-table food without all the additives you get in America, Europe is probably at the top of your wishlist for 2026. But before you click “book” on that ticket to France or Italy, hear us out: …

Long gone are the days when Albania could be described as a hidden gem of Europe. Between the surging crowds seen in Ksamil this summer and the long-anticipated opening of a brand new airport in Vlorë, the Balkan nation is undergoing a much-deserved Tourism Renaissance. That being said, it’s not like all of Albania’s secret …

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 …

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 …

If you dream of picture-perfect towns paved with cobblestones, medieval castles on hills, and fresh food without all the toxins we get in America, Europe is likely to be at the top of your wishlist this summer. As fairytale-like as all this may be, the nearly indiscernible mass of bodies crammed into Barcelona‘s Gothic Quarter, …

Want to explore beyond the norm this summer? National Geographic is hyping up Europe’s ‘final frontier’. Rather than settle as another face in a row of Parisian sidewalk cafes or dodging water guns in Spain’s constant protests, why not venture off to the Balkans, a sprawling region of lesser-known destinations without sacrificing beauty, cuisine, and …

Now that blossoms are popping up and days are getting longer across Europe, you may be thinking whether now’s the time to finally book that Transatlantic getaway. We’re here to tell you it is the perfect time: Think more pleasant temps, yet not scorching-hot like in summer, smaller crowds, particularly across major tourism hotspots, and …

Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that Americans will need to apply for a new travel permit to travel to 29 European countries starting in 2026 (you can see the full list here). Called the ETIAS, this new document is what we call an online travel authorization, and it essentially functions as an e-visa: …

No chain restaurant eyesores, no glitzy name-brand resorts, and certainly no curated nonsense taking away from its red-tiled townscape’s authentic charm and immaculate scenery. It’s rare to find a true hidden gem anymore, but that’s what I found in 2023 as I galavanted around Europe with no clear plans. Hearing the hype of Albania through …

With its ancient culture, impressive levels of safety, and great infrastructure, Europe seems to be the end goal of a significant percentage of digital nomads. Cities like Barcelona, Lisbon, and Split have all become workcation havens in recent years. The only downside to those? Anti-expat sentiment is growing across the Old Continent, as local markets …