Share The Article Everyone knows Venice for its winding canals, imposing Byzantine basilica, and grand palazzi built along busy waterways, but have you ever heard of the Eastern European Venice? Well, there’s a bunch of cities that actually lay claim to that title, including… ahem, Saint Petersburg in Russia, but only one of these orient-leaning […]
Share The Article One European country never got the memo that nothing in life is free. Despite being one of Europe’s richest countries in terms of bank account commas, consider it a good deed or simply a flex, they’re the only EU nation to offer free transportation nationwide for tourists. Unlike in Malta, where locals get […]
Share The Article If you’ve been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn’t been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we’ve been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so we decided to round up 6 safe travelers […]
Share The Article Forget about New Orleans and its French-Creole charm, Charleston and its Olde America appeal, and Atlanta and its edgy urban grit: the current Queen of the South, that seems to be taking the travel landscape by storm, is good ol’ Nashville. Let’s be real for a sec: just how often has that […]
Share The Article Step aside France, Italy, Spain: there’s a new cooler kid in the block, one that isn’t drowing in a wave of crime, or buckling under the weight of overtourism for once. Tucked away in its well-protected, cozy Central-Eastern European nook, Hungary wrapped up last year hosting a record-breaking 20 million tourists. As […]
Share The Article I’m not sure it’s just me, but it feels like forever since this country’s name came up in here. Blame it on El Salvador’s current regional stardom, especially after Bukele completely crushed criminal gangs, or Belize’s newfound trendiness, but Costa Rica seemed to take a backseat for a while. Not anymore. Central […]
Share The Article 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 […]
Share The Article It might be surprising to hear, but Indiana has been placed in the wrong group with Midwest snoozers far too long. Oftentimes, travelers opt for vibrant cities such as Chicago, St. Louis or ever-so-trendy Columbus, but the proof is in the pudding (or St. Elmo’s famous cocktail sauce in this case) that […]
Share The Article Avoiding Florida’s rowdy crowds this spring is a lot easier than you think. All you have to do is venture westward to a neighboring southern state to discover pristine waters and gleaming white sand. At first glance, Gulf Shores, Alabama may come to mind, but that’s not the right spot either. We […]
Share The Article Much like crystal-clear seas are the main draw for beach bums heading to Mexico, colonial cities are the sweet spot for culture enthusiasts. We’re sure you’ve heard of Mexico City and its vibrant neighborhoods, Merida with the soaring, stone-built cathedral, Oaxaca and its cobblestone streets, and of course, San Miguel de Allende, […]