Forget the white-knuckle driving on I-70. The Rockies have a secret backdoor. Leave breakneck speeds to Japan and Europe. Americans are turning back the clock for a sense of nostalgia with low and slow travel across the U.S. Rather than deal with the hassle of airports, more wanderlusters are tapping into their unavoidable sense to …

According to a new report, Amtrak’s newest train route hit the jackpot. Traversing some of the Gulf Coast’s most prized cities and lesser-known beach towns, travelers have been embraced by quintessential southern hospitality in some of the most underrated white-sand beach towns and storied capitals. Many of America’s most popular train lines connect some of …

When you have the freedom to live wherever you please, chances are you’re solely scoping out sunny destinations this time of year. As awesome as it may be to wake up in Europe every day, the next few months aren’t the best time to explore Munich, Prague, and Vienna unless you’re dead set on living …

As freezing temperatures grip the U.S., millions of travelers are preparing for their annual migration south of the border. But before you trade your winter coat for a margarita in a sun-soaked Mexican paradise, there is some required reading you need to do. The U.S. Embassy has just issued a crucial seasonal alert for Americans …

When you think of gorgeous mountain getaways, places like Asheville, Lake Tahoe, and Colorado’s array of alpine villages likely come to mind. But the Southwest is your best bet to avoid teeth-chattering chills over the next few months unless you’d rather stay back home and shovel your driveway — who wants to do that? As …

If you’re planning on flying across the pond this December to experience the seasonal markets, storybook towns blanketed in snow, and the Old World allure of it all, you might want to hold off on booking those flights to Germany until you read this. Europe’s top gem in winter is not Neuschwanstein Castle in the …

Move over, Aspen! There’s a hidden gem we at Travel Off Path are thrilled to reveal as one of the most underrated winter wonderlands right here in our own backyard. That’s right — you don’t have to venture ‘across the pond’ for festive Christmas market-hopping with cup-fulls of holiday cheer. As enticing as is to …

Sipping a caramel hot chocolate with views of majestic peaks for days, strolling an ancient cobbled town dusted in snow, and breathing in the fresh mountain air: there’s nothing quite like a frosty escape to the European Alps. However, if all you can think of is an overpriced ski resort in Chamonix, France, or the …

When you fly into Dallas, you’re not landing in Dallas — you’re landing in one of many sprawling suburbs that make up the DFW Metroplex. Here at Travel Off Path, as much as we all love exploring concrete jungles, there’s something intangible about small towns that makes us feel right at home. Sandwiched between the …

There are a select few places providing winter sun that travelers scope out year after year — California being one of them. While iconic cities such as San Francisco can get a bit nippy, Southern California boasts year-round sunshine, from the bright lights of Hollywood all the way down to the border. Just to prove …

With its pristine-white sands extending for miles on end, luxurious resorts along a turquoise waterfront, and Caribbean high life, Cancun is paradise for many Americans seeking a sunny getaway, but it’s not without its faults. Similarly to most Latin American destinations, it has higher rates of petty crime and scamming, and unless you’re familiar with …

As much of America is in the throes of what hopes to be the last nationwide cold front, what better way to cap off winter than an epic adventure to some of Latin America’s safest and cheapest cities? February travelers still in search of winter sun don’t have to lounge poolside with a fruity cocktail …