Once Memorial Day rolls around, it seems like everyone and their mother has Florida on their mind for the next few months. The Sunshine State is world-renowned, often viewed as the next best thing to the Caribbean, where white-sand shores and vivid blue waters are just as beautiful in real life as they are on …

As I’m sitting here on my flight to Panama, I couldn’t feel safer where I’m about to explore. But there are a couple of other powerhouse Caribbean getaways that have long been some of Americans’ most sought-after paradises for entirely different reasons — with the exception of glorious beaches. Unfortunately, the U.S. Embassy has put …

Uh-oh. The latest U.S. Embassy alert may spell trouble across the pond. Not to get your knickers in a bunch or whatever they say over there, but this is major news every Europe-bound traveler should know. While this is an official U.S. alert, it’s actually an echo of the United Kingdom’s National Threat Level. Politics …

There are two muy importante things to know when traversing the lesser-known, but when it comes to South America specifically, there are scattered no-go zones across some of the continent’s most beautiful destinations (ahem, Colombia and Brazil). Those two would be safety and hospitality. Traveling anywhere that feels undiscovered without being welcomed can make a …

Despite popular belief, France has more sun and sand than its famous Côte d’Azur. With Nice, St. Tropez and Marseille leading the way, separate coastlines often go overlooked, whether north of Paris or west of the French Riviera. One such city is one of South France’s most gorgeous getaways, oozing spitting image limestone facades and …

Travel the world long enough, and you will find yourself in a sketchy situation. I’ve been scammed, had taxi drivers throw coffee at me, and once booked a nonexistent hotel in Mexico, leaving me and my girlfriend stranded in a town we probably weren’t pronouncing right. In other words, a little research goes a long …

I lost count of how many texts and DMs I received this week when people found out I was in Mexico. You know what I’m talking about, of course… Mainstream media, every travel publication, and numerous U.S. government-backed alerts had left loved ones and travelers with bags packed and ready to go in a tizzy. We won’t …

Alright, travelers… It’s time to un-hibernate and embrace the warmth of spring. Sure, you can book a cookie-cutter trip to Cancun or Cabo, but we all know unforgettable adventures lie in real Mexico. Of course, “real Mexico” earns a side-eye from time to time from those who consider Taco Bell to be Mexican food — …

Here at Travel Off Path, we understand the hesitation that comes with venturing beyond the usual tourist trail. Truth be told, the U.S. State Department’s website can feel like a maze to sort through. That’s where we step in — keeping up with shifting travel trends across the globe, especially in popular countries like the …

Perhaps the Caribbean’s most historic destination finds itself yet again on the wrong side of headlines. Listing a myriad of reasons, the US Embassy felt no choice but to issue a second security alert within a year’s span, urging Americans to take note of any potential headache scenarios they’re signing up for. ⚠️ SECURITY ALERT …

Can you believe Memphis has been labeled America’s ‘most dangerous’ city? It’s true, and despite many locals’ pushback claiming it’s safe for tourists to visit with grand ol’ time awaiting on Beale Street, recent headlines surrounding Memphis Grizzlies star player Ja Morant have only added to the city’s complicated narrative. That said, rather than debate labels or …

It doesn’t take the brightest crayon in the box to see why 99% of travelers aren’t visiting countries like Ukraine or Russia, but when it comes to some of the most beautiful winter sun destinations, what would it take to deter you? Well, according to the latest statistics, even 2 back-to-back November travel alerts aren’t …