Turn your TV on for 5 seconds and you’ll want to escape the country with all the doom n’ gloom talk spewing from the so-called “experts”. Well, what better place to run off to than our Southern neighbor? We at Travel Off Path love visiting Mexico as often as we can, no matter if it’s …

2025 is the year we’ll slow it down a notch and truly take in the sights, appreciate the scenery, and savor the culture when traveling in Europe: no more embarking on crazy multi-flight trips, and cramming as many countries as possible into a 2-week itinerary. What better way, then, to bask in the Old Continent’s …

As Americans are way behind the times in traversing the world by rail, Europeans have had the concept down pat for decades. The UK is turning back the clock, bringing back an iconic steam train that once ruled the rails as early as the 1940s—the first model, anyway. Ultimately, the train took a page from LL Cool …

When we told you all those articles back that we’re living through some sort of Mexican Railway Renaissance where anything could happen, we weren’t joking, y’all: After the launch of the Maya Train, traveling on a loop around the Yucatán Peninsula, and other equally-promising infrastructure projects, like the recently-revamped Tren Interoceánico, it’s finally time for …

Turns out John Denver wasn’t really full of you know what, after all! USA Today has crowned a stunning Colorado adventure as the most scenic train journey this year. This 9-hour excursion runs through an array of majestic scenery, offering some of the best up-close views of Colorado’s stunning landscapes. While many travelers opt for …

You might think summer is the time of year to hit the beach, but over 200,000 passengers have been opting for the Midwest by rail, even in the throes of winter. Of course, Lake Michigan is the ultimate loophole for beach trips with blue waters just as vivid as some Florida and California hotspots. But …

Remember when Mexico’s highly anticipated Maya Train was all the rage? Well, that’s since changed as Tulum, one of the top stops, has been overrun with tourists, sending prices soaring! But there’s another trainthat few people know about. In fact, I would venture to guess if you ask the average Mexican citizen to name another …

If you’ve ever planned a Eurotrip with London as your base, you’ve probably realized the English capital is far from being the most convenient hub for exploring the rest of Europe. Great Britain is an island, after all, and though you can get pretty much anywhere flying, often for less than a train ride within …

People who’ve only seen Texas through the lens of classic Westerns will be gobsmacked by how diverse the Lone Star State really is. Whether you’re drawn to charming small towns where the aroma of pit-smoked barbecue infuses your clothes, culturally vibrant cities with deep Hispanic roots, or the unique blend of cowboy tradition and modern …

Southern Italy is one of Europe’s top summer destinations, owing to its plethora of pastel-hue towns lining turquoise seas, picturesque pebble beaches, and Old World allure. Perhaps it might be surprising to some that, unlike the well-connected North, getting around the South without a car can be a bit of a hassle, especially if you’re …

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, and it’s your first time in this sun-drenched European country, you’re probably thinking Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville are great places to start. You’re not wrong: as the capital, Madrid boasts a wealth of world-class museums and stunning architecture. Barcelona, by contrast, is its artsy seaside counterpart, dominated by …

After decades of constant defunding and even deactivation of historic routes, train travel is back with a vengeance. All around the world, from East to West, multiple countries are launching new railway services, and despite having relied heavily on buses as a means of intercity transportation, Mexico is now no exception. Back in 2023, the …