It’s been six years now since I packed my bags in London, took the Eurostar across the Channel, and settled in Paris to start a new life. A lot has happened since, from pulling my hair out over those URSSAF filings to being baguette-order-shamed into finally speaking fluent French, but if there’s one thing I’ve …
After 6 years of living in Paris and skimming the whole country of France for real secret spots casual tourists who can’t see past the Eiffel Tower or the Riviera usually miss, I realized some of the best gems are right under our noses. You truly don’t need to hop on a Homeric train journey across France to see medieval …
Love it or hate it, Paris is without question one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Trust me, I’ve been living here for 5+ years now, and I’m yet to run out of breathtaking sights and flowery cafés to discover. There’s just one major downside—other than dealing with the hellish French bureaucracy and …
Take it from me, someone who always becomes a pantomiming master as if I’ve never traveled before, learning a new city’s transit system is no easy feat no matter where you find yourself. Being so iconic, Paris is obviously one of the most visited cities in the world — maybe even the most visited depending …
Even with a name like Travel Off Path, there are some global icons we just fathom skipping over. As a team of seasoned travelers, we love venturing off the typical tourist trail — from the Peruvian Amazon to Eastern Europe gems— but we’re not above following the crowd to popular paradises like Cancun either. Given …
Following London–Germany, Poland–Croatia, and even an unexpected Switzerland–Denmark link announced only weeks ago, Europe’s Railway Revival has unveiled yet another exciting route that will make cross-border city-hopping even easier: Whether you’re looking for greener alternatives to travel, or you simply love hopping on trains any chance you get across the pond, you will soon be …
With its shimmery Eiffel Tower, grandiose Haussmann boulevards, and plethora of museums and palaces, it’s truly no wonder Paris is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Unfortunately for most visitors, it’s far from being the idyllic, romantic getaway they’ve idealized for years: Picture overwhelming crowds occupying every single inch of Champs de …
It’s hard to comprehend how one of America’s most instantly recognizable getaways doesn’t have a direct flight to one of the most visited cities on Earth. That’s right — Paris may seem easy enough to reach, even if it means hours spent soaring through the clouds, but one U.S. city has been missing out on …
Nothing screams vintage charm and Old World opulence quite like an adventure onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and from 2026, you’ll be able to travel between two of Europe’s most glamorous destinations, all while being pampered like royalty. Europe’s most iconic luxury train, in operation since 1883, is set to run on a never-before-offered Paris to …
Keen on savoring some of that French joie de vivre—and a glass of tariquet wine while you’re at it, cause why not?—But the insane crowds in Paris keep putting you off visiting? Gorgeous as it may be, the City of Lights does not hold a monopoly on Haussmann architecture, medieval charm, and great food: in …
From Paris’ sparkling Eiffel Tower and romantic Montmartre, down to Marseille’s vibrant port and pastel-colored Panier district, France has countless historic wonders. I would know. Almost 5 years in of living in France, I’m an adopted French at this point, and I can’t imagine spending the rest of my days anywhere else. That being said, …
Paris may well be Europe’s most sought-after destination, home to a plethora of iconic landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and its adjacent Champs-Élysées, Montmartre with the buskers and cobbled lanes… Do we really have to go through the list again? There are many reasons why we love Paris, from the romantic cafe culture …