We’ve all heard it before. Whether it’s the menacing “go home” graffiti splashed across pastel-colored walls in Barcelona, or crowds of picket sign-waving locals taking to the streets in La Palma to protest overtourism, Spain isn’t exactly feeling like the warmest welcome for travelers right now. The country is buckling under the weight of mass …

At this point, you’re probably tired of hearing how Barcelona is overrated, expensive, overcrowded, and this, that, and the other. Listen, we’re not here to trash Spain’s most vibrant, cosmopolitan, sun-kissed coastal city. If you can get past the touristy tapas bars slinging watered-down sangria for $10 a pop, buzzing La Rambla crowds, and Insta-perfect …

If you’ve got your heart set on Spain, and you’re in the midst of planning your Transatlantic getaway this very minute, you might want to hold your horses before you book that flight to Barcelona. Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and sure, it’s everyone’s going, and maybe where everyone expects you to go for an inaugural …

Planning a trip to Spain this spring but the surging crowds you see on TikTok are making you question your decision? Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of traveling around the Iberian heartland myself: all the jam-packed beaches, overpriced terraces slinging $15 sangrias, and hours-long wait lines just to visit a landmark …

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 …

Let’s be real for a sec: as much as Mediterranean beach getaways and Swiss Alps escapes are magical, the main reason why we all flock to Europe year in, year out is that unmatched Old World allure. Yeah, the nature’s stunning, and sign me up for a pistachio gelato date on an Italian lungomare any …

Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …

According to a new research published by TravelSupermarket, an up-and-coming UK-based travel search engine, Spain’s cheapest coastal region to visit this year is the offbeat Costa Cálida. Before you immediately dismiss this as another wannabe travel agency loosely cobbling together data and making bold claims that are easily debunked, hear us out: We’ve never heard …

If you’re even half the Europhile we are here at Travel Off Path, chances are you’re already browsing for Transatlantic flights now that spring’s right around the corner, and Europe’s gloomy weather is finally dissipating. Let’s face it: now’s truly the best time to hop across the pond, before the blazing summer sun scorches the …

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 …

Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, especially by Americans. In fact, it goes toe to toe with France every year to decide which one of the two will be crowned King of Tourism. Last year, the gap between both powerhouses was narrower than ever, with Spain recording 96.8 million visitors, …

You’ve probably heard of Mallorca in Spain, with its epic coastal capital, dominated by a fortress-like Gothic cathedral, and beaches with a coastline fringed by turquoise calas. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Mallorca every year for their sunny break, especially Americans for the last 4 or 5 years, thanks to the launch of a new …