Rome seems to be on everyone’s bucket list these days, and though here at Travel Off Path we do have a preference for more offbeat destinations, listen, we get it. Between the ancient allure of the Colosseum and the picture-perfect cobbled streets of Trastevere, the Eternal City is like a treasure trove of manmade wonders, …
From the timeless streets of Plaka, peppered with family-owned taverns and Orthodox churches, to the temple-dominated Acropolis Hill, Athens is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going to Europe this summer. As the capital of Greece, the birthplace of the Western World as we know it, Athens is a cultural getaway like no …
If you’re planning on visiting Italy this summer, chances are you’re picturing Rome and its majestic Colosseum, Venice with its winding canals, or maybe the Amalfi Coast and its pastel-hue towns, not a lesser-known Bari. Located in Puglia, an underrated region in the heel of the ‘boot’, Bari has all the Old World allure and …
If you’re thinking of an idyllic, summery week in Italy’s glorious Amalfi, images of a sun-drenched Positano are likely the first ones that will come to mind: That picturesque volcanic beach dotted with blue-and-white-striped parasols, pastel-hue houses hanging to the side of vertiginous cliffs, and scenic vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets… If only it weren’t …
A small island lying off the Amalfi Coast, Capri is known worldwide for its crystal-clear seas, luxury villas, and lush gardens. Considering how many times it’s been featured on mainstream media, it’s no wonder it seems to be at the top of the bucket list for everyone visiting South Italy. However, it’s far from being …
Nothing screams Italy quite like the Amalfi Coast: the scenic coastal drives, colorful towns perched atop clifftops, and fine-pebble beaches hugged by turquoise seas, you name it. There’s just one downside, though (or two, if you will): it can be unpleasantly crowded in the peak travel season, not to mention staggeringly expensive. The cheapest hotel …
Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, ancient monuments dating back millennia, village-hopping around a picturesque Tuscany: Italy is probably Europe’s most sought-after destination regardless of season, and it requires no introduction. From the winding cobbled streets of Trastevere in Rome to Amalfi’s romantic seaside setting, the area is brimming with tourists year-round, making it somewhat less …
Italy is one of the top countries for Americans crossing the pond: it is home to world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the winding canals of Venice, the breathtakingly-beautiful cathedral of Milan and the list goes on, but not all Italian gems are getting half the praise they deserve. That is the case with Sardinia, an …