Share The Article Europe’s Railway Renaissance keeps charging ahead in full speed, and after other recent excitement announcements, from a new scenic route traveling from Paris all the way to the Amalfi Coast, to a sleeper connecting Switzerland to Scandinavia, there’s now more to look forward to: From next month, an overnight train traveling through […]
Tired of the polarizing politics and elevated cost of living at home? You’re not alone: this year, a growing number of Americans are contemplating a move abroad, and naturally, Europe is what they’ve set their hearts on. The continent of fairytale castles, cultural wealth, and slower-paced living, it’s never sounded more appealing to the odd […]
You probably grew up listening to stories about how Western Europe is the pinnacle of human development: safe and clean streets, an abundance of resources, beautiful architecture, and, of course, a fascinating culture. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe was the ‘bad cousin’, always fighting wars, decades behind in growth, and in a permanent communist chokehold—but oh, how […]
This year, Americans will start getting fingerprinted when traveling to most European countries, as part of the new Entry/Exit System applying to all non-European visitors. Commonly called EES, this new system will see the introduction of new biometric data collection kiosks across European airports. Once operational, tourists will need to give their fingerprints and scan […]
With the slowing down of the trend and numerous countries tightening entry rules for long-term travelers, some would argue that the digital nomad era is history, but we’d argue it’s just… adapting. While it’s true that remote work is definitely not as big a thing as it was 4 or 5 years ago, when we […]
Share The Article Here at Travel Off Path, we believe the freedom to travel and move seamlessly between countries is a cornerstone of an ideal travel experience. However, the landscape of European travel within the Schengen zone is evolving, with increased security measures becoming more prominent as we progress through 2025. Currently, eleven Schengen area […]
Share The Article Get ready to pack your bags and dust off your adventure boots! Imagine this: exploring not one, but two stunning European nations by train, with virtually no limit to how many journeys you can take. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for 2025, this dream is a reality, and it comes with […]
Share The Article Keeping an eye on the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisories is always a smart move. These advisories are a key resource for American citizens heading abroad, providing important safety and security information to help you make informed decisions. Just this past week, the State Department updated advisories for several destinations around […]
Share The Article Between tariff wars and rising anti-America sentiment worldwide, it’s a tricky world to navigate as a U.S. passport holder in 2025. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission lately to update you on all of the most relevant policy changes regarding travel, which you can follow here. As you might have […]
Share The Article Just this week, the European Commission confirmed that Americans will need to apply for a new travel permit to travel to 29 European countries starting in 2026 (you can see the full list here). Called the ETIAS, this new document is what we call an online travel authorization, and it essentially functions […]