Thinking of attempting a late-season escapade to the Mediterranean, but the jarring sight of surging crowds in places like Rome, Santorini, Mallorca, and Dubrovnik keeps putting you off? It’s October, and they should have subsided by now… right? Right? Sadly, high and low seasons are no longer concepts that can be applied in certain destinations, […]
‘Tis pumpkin spice latte and sweater season at last, and if you’ve been counting down the seconds for your next idyllic Europe trip, without the scorching heat, and most importantly, without the crowds, you know you’ve come to the right place. We’re Travel Off Path, after all, your leading news source for all things travel, particularly […]
Some travelers chase the sun to the Caribbean, while others head to Europe’s sunniest outpost. For your next winter escape, look no further than the “Hawaii of Europe”—the Canary Islands. While these two destinations have vastly different cultures, the Spanish archipelago offers an even greater diversity of adventure, and it’s well worth the journey. As […]
When you think of a fall getaway to Italy, your mind probably jumps to the Colosseum in Rome or the canals of Venice. But what if we told you that the country’s real heart—and its undisputed best food—is in a city that most American tourists just pass through on the train? While the crowds are […]
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 […]
Share The Article Summer is upon us, and if you’re planning on taking that Transatlantic flight to revel in the Old World’s ancient allure, it’s probably places like France, Italy, and Spain that first pop to mind. Gorgeous as it may sound, that idyllic vision of Europe with twinkling Eiffel Towers and Instagrammable, pastel-hue towns […]
Share The Article Thinking about that European summer getaway? Fantastic idea! But maybe picturing the jam-packed streets of Paris or the eye-watering prices in Rome gives you pause? It happens. Shelling out big bucks just to fight for elbow room isn’t exactly the relaxing escape most of us crave. Here’s the good news: you can […]
Share The Article After many years of delays, it’s finally happening, my friends. No, not the Electronic Travel Authorization, the other (equally) bureaucratic hurdle facing travelers when landing in the European Union (EU) in the near future—and this includes Americans. The 27-country-strong block is gearing up to launch its much-postponed Entry-Exit System, commonly shortened to […]
Share The Article For a number of years now, Europe has been touting the release of a digital travel permit, or in technical terms, an ETIAS, that would apply to all Americans flying to the continent. From 2021 up until now, it’s been delayed more times than we can count. Though some news outlets reported […]
Share The Article If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their […]