It’s finally happening, you guys. After years of delays and even rumors it was never going to launch anyway, Europe’s long-anticipated Entry-Exit System (or EES) will debut on October 12. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, this only means one thing: As a U.S. passport holder, you will now be subject to getting photographed and providing your …

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. …

Now that Croatia has been discovered by the masses, and even countries like Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina have become ‘TikTok famous’, it’s easy to think that there are not that many ‘hidden gems’ to unveil in Europe. Out west, for sure there isn’t, but if we’re talking Eastern Europe, as in, far, far east, …

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 …

Virginia may not have been on your summer bingo card, but it turns out it is for nearly half a million travelers in June alone — a new record for one of its most under-hyped cities! Nope — we’re not talking about Virginia Beach or even one of the state’s best-kept secrets, we at Travel Off Path reported on …

Europe has long been a dream destination for American travelers, often just a passport stamp away. But preparing for your next trip across the Atlantic just got a little more expensive, and a whole lot more complicated for many. A key authorization system, ETIAS, is seeing a significant price hike, adding a new layer to …

Dreaming of a picture-perfect, Mamma Mia-coded summer, with plenty of island-hopping, whitewashed towns topped with blue-dome churches, and all the souvlaki you can eat? Unless you have a big budget and a desire to go on a splurging spree, maybe you’ll want to steer clear of Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, and the like: gorgeous as they …

Thinking of heading to Europe this summer but the likes of Paris, Milan, London, and Barcelona don’t exactly pique your interest? You’re not alone: Between the rising prices in all of these crowded spots, and that ‘been there, done that’ feel, they’re far from inspiring the same awe as they did some decades ago. But …

You’re on a perfect beach in one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, the turquoise water is calling your name, and a soldier in full tactical gear walks by. It’s a jarring image that can spark a moment of anxiety for any traveler. But in 2025, is this a sign of trouble, or is …

Have major destinations lost their luster this summer? We at Travel Off Path have covered numerous midsize markets beginning to overpower the household names we’ve all grown to love. Jetting off to Spain? Seville was crowned Europe’s top city over Barcelona. Hoping to hit the jackpot in Atlantic City? Actually, it’s Asbury Park that’s New …

Keen on savoring some of that French joie de vivre—and a glass of tariquet wine while you’re at it, cause why not?—But the insane crowds in Paris keep putting you off visiting? Gorgeous as it may be, the City of Lights does not hold a monopoly on Haussmann architecture, medieval charm, and great food: in …

We at Travel Off Path reported on one of the best idyllic escapes from San Francisco’s bustle a few months back, peeling back the curtain for the charming urban island of Alameda. Since then, more travel experts (not as insightful, of course 😜) have crowned another San Francisco ‘burb as California’s top getaway. Lying north …