Finding calm during spring and summer can seem impossible without going to some far-flung destination, or one of those woo-woo retreats in the middle of the jungle. We all know how those turn out… But finding your Zen doesn’t require an investment in crystals or taking out a loan to reserve a “limited time” special …
In this day and age of information overload, it’s a tall task to find true off-path destinations. When it comes to the Caribbean and South America, there are only so many left to unveil, but one better known for its dreamscape rainforests over its coastline isn’t trying to become the next big beach escape per …
When people think of a Mexico getaway, the first thing that pops to mind is perhaps Cancun’s luxurious five-star resorts and turquoise seas, Puerto Vallarta’s romantic Historic Center and scenic boardwalk, or maybe the buzzing streets and lively markets of CDMX. We love a do-nothing vacay in the Mexican Caribbean, and we’ve spent years exploring …
What is Europe anymore? Is it the dark side you see on TikTok and YouTube with scammers running rampant, or is it the storybook dreamscape we’ve all envisioned of one day visiting? Well, we hate to break it to you, but yes, the Eiffel Tower tends to be riddled with scammers, but also there are …
With mandatory fingerprinting set to come into play, the long wait lines, and the usual July travel chaos, European airports are the last place you want to be this upcoming summer. Lucky for you, it’s not like you necessarily need to fly places, going around the Old Continent, necessarily on that country-hopping adventure. After Paris–Berlin, …
The travel industry is seeing a massive shift right now. Travelers are increasingly tired of the severe congestion, skyrocketing prices, and manufactured vibes of massive coastal metropolises and overcrowded state capitals. Instead, the smart money is moving toward “second-tier” cities. These are the underrated spots that punch way above their weight class when it comes …
They say nobody likes surprises, but we at Travel Off Path can’t wait to be left gobsmacked when new reports and listicles pop up on our Google feed. In this case, TimeOut revealed some shockers on their latest deep dive into Europe’s top destinations. Having traversed much of the continent myself, there’s one standout in …
Morelia probably isn’t the first destination that comes to mind when you think of Mexico, especially with Cancun’s world-famous turquoise waters and luxury resorts, or Mexico City’s ornate architecture and ancient pyramids. The capital of the central Mexican state of Michoacán, it is one of the country’s oldest and arguably prettiest cities, though it’s historically …
Even seasoned travelers like us here at Travel Off Path question the dividing line between North and South. Is Maryland really the South? Better yet, is North Carolina an oxymoron? Those answers are up for debate, but what we do know is that a lesser-known city dubbed the “Star City of the South” has become …
With all those viral videos on TikTok showing a side of Europe you never thought possible before, one with pickpockets running amok in the streets of London, and trash and graffiti everywhere in a once-shiny, glamorous Paris, you might be wondering whether there’s still any safe haven left to the Old Continent we all knew …
We all know Chicago makes its way on every ‘best Midwest’ listicle, but we had to push our eyeballs back in place when we saw what followed the “Windy City” on Midwest Living’s 2026 awards. The truth is the Midwest is more diverse than you might think — a far cry from desolate corn fields …
The global travel landscape has fractured over the last 24 hours. While rapidly escalating conflicts in the Middle East have triggered massive evacuation orders, the U.S. State Department has also issued urgent security updates for highly popular tourist destinations across Europe and the Americas. Overnight, officials released a massive wave of embassy alerts, triggering everything …