Is there ever a season when beaches aren’t at the forefront of our minds? Negative. That’s certainly one of many reasons that sold me when moving from Austin to San Diego, pulling off a reverse “California exodus”. But we’re not here to talk about the West Coast. Today, we’re going East to a charming hideaway …

Think you know North Carolina? Think again. As tuned in as we at Travel Off Path are in the travelverse, we declared none other than Cary as North Carolina’s up-and-coming destination last year. That’s not to say Cary is a dud in 2025, but more insight has come straight from the Tar Heel State’s mouth, …

If you thought it was only airports drawing a crowd, think again! One surprising U.S. state saw nearly 1.5 million train passengers for the fiscal year — a new record largely driven by a pair of unsuspecting cities. At Travel Off Path, we always have our eyes peeled for the latest trends, deals, and breaking …

Lemme guess. You or your close friends are jetting off to Cancun again to cap off summer. Is that a passport stamp that taps into your wanderlust? Probably not — but it sure is a great time! The truth is more travelers are skipping the norm, taking the road less traveled for new experiences. We …

What would you say Europe’s last frontier is for Americans to discover for beach vacations? It’s certainly not France, Spain, Greece, or Portugal. At Travel Off Path, we’ve peeled back the curtain on numerous coastal gems ranging from the UK to cheap resort towns in Bulgaria, and that may be the answer. Bulgaria has always …

Texas ain’t just tumbleweeds, ten-gallon hats, and oversized pickups — not even close. We at Travel Off Path have covered the Lone Star State end to end from the Southwest corner, even fellow Texans overlook the gargantuan metropolises with 26-lane highways. But here’s no doubt Austin has become not only one of Texas’s trendiest cities, …

If you want affordability and culture, go to Medellin. If you want affordability, culture, and awesome beaches, go to Cartagena. At least that used to be the gameplan… Forbes’ latest destination feature peeled back the curtain on the ultimate Cartagena dupe, gaining traction as Colombia’s new vacation hotspot. On the flip side of Barranquilla, another …

We all know potatoes are the best vegetable. There’s no better example than the great state of Idaho, where no spud is a dud. We’re talking french fries, sweet potato pies, overloaded baked potatoes, pillowy potato doughnuts, and of course, vodka. Boise may be Idaho’s most notable name to pig out as its undoubtedly become …

Punta Cana isn’t old news by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it was reported recently that the Dominican Republic continues on a record-setting tear, primarily backed by its renowned resort town. Despite the perpetual surge year after year, the D.R. is investing beyond Punta Cana’s pizzazz, deeper in uncharted territory, or so it …

It’s time to stop scrolling. No, not the random videos that pop up on TikTok and Instagram… You know what I’m talking about — it’s time to plan that trip you’ve been putting off. At Travel Off Path, we get it. Choosing your next vacay is a tall task, especially for those who work a …

Are Vegas, LA, and Miami old news? Maybe the first two. We all know Florida is a perpetual hotspot no matter the season. While The Strip and Hollywood have lost some luster, at least from recent tourism statistics, there’s something to be said about the smorgasbord of record-breaking destinations with little to no acclaim lately. …

We’re in the midst of the most popular travel season, where many 9-to-5 workers are sticking it to their bosses, cashing in on their well-deserved stash of PTO hours. What better place to put your passport to use than Europe? Though some destinations are off-putting right now with anti-tourism protests and unbearable crowds, lesser-known cities …