Rome is the number one destination on the minds of nearly all tourists going to Italy, and can you really blame them? It is, after all, the home of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican City, and countless more world-renowned landmarks. If you’re a faithful Travel Off Path reader, however, you know by now […]
Tag Archives: LesserKnown
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Aug
Aug
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’re already aware of the growing anti-tourist sentiment perceived across the pond. From the restrictive laws governing AirBnB rentals in places like Paris and Rome, to the widespread protests seen in cities like Barcelona and Las Palmas, ‘Go Home!’ picket signs and all, it’s clear now […]
Travel Guide
Move Over Cartagena! Forbes Reveals Lesser-Known Coastal City As Colombia’s New Vacation Hotspot
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Jul
Jul
If you want affordability and culture, go to Medellin. If you want affordability, culture, and awesome beaches, go to Cartagena. At least that used to be the gameplan… Forbes’ latest destination feature peeled back the curtain on the ultimate Cartagena dupe, gaining traction as Colombia’s new vacation hotspot. On the flip side of Barranquilla, another […]
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Jul
Jul
There’s no denying the best Southern city to quite literally gain a taste of Mexico is San Antonio, Texas —a place that’s practically impossible to have a bad meal with authentic community staples like Los Barrios and even “tourist traps” that would beat out other cities’ best eats. Having visited San Antonio a few months ago, I […]
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Jul
Jul
Say what you want about Asheville, but there’s no denying North Carolina’s popular mountain getaway had its hidden gem membership revoked years ago. While Asheville could undoubtedly benefit from a new tourism boom given the natural disaster in 2024, that doesn’t mean you should sleep on North Carolina’s third-largest city, which has somehow slipped through […]
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Jun
Jun
Share The Article California keeps teasing us with a new bullet train that seems like it will never come to fruition, but if there’s one place that has the concept down pat, it’s Japan. Known for their lightning-fast Shinkansen trains, Japan is undoubtedly one of Asia’s easiest countries to explore by rail as America lags […]
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Jun
Jun
Share The Article With the raging success of White Lotus, it’s not far-fetched to guess where to go if you don’t mind being another face in the crowd. Phuket, Koh Samui, and of course, Bangkok, all come to mind as places that borrow New York City’s famous moniker of vacation spots that ‘never sleep’. But […]
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May
May
Share The Article You’ve probably already scoped out Spain, Italy, Greece, and maybe even more Mediterranean gems for an unforgettable beach escape this summer, but what if you were told there’s a long stretch of secret coastline almost no Americans visit? Better yet, it’s only one flight away from numerous U.S. hubs, making for an […]
Travel Guide
Move Over Punta Cana! New Airport Opening In Lesser-Known Dominican Beach Destination This Year
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May
May
Share The Article An alternative to Punta Cana? That might sound crazy, but there’s a brand new Dominican airport slated to open by the end of 2025. Scouring travel forums, there’s already pushback at just the thought of a Punta Cana dupe, especially as Samana, Miches, and Puerto Plata inch closer to becoming mainstream each […]
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Feb
Feb
Share The Article It’s a challenge in today’s world to find anything truly free, often inciting thoughts of “what’s the catch?” and rightfully so. With taxes, sneaky fees, and “gotcha” tactics, travelers often have to hawk-eye anything deemed ‘free’. But Thailand is ready to showcase a lesser-known beach destination. In turn, doing so for free. […]
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