Off The Map Blog

There is a lot more to Europe than just charming towns. It is also home to some of the world’s most spectacular nature.

If you love a bit of adventure, Europe is an incredible continent riddled with amazing hikes.

Here is a round-up of the most breathtaking hikes in Europe that will have our jaw on the floor!

Costa Rica is open for tourism! This lush tropical country is every nature and adventure lovers dream destination. The dense jungle is decorated with towering volcanoes, countless colourful species of animals, and beautiful white sand beaches with abundant sea life. Continue reading to discover the best things to do in Costa Rica to have an adventure while immersing yourself in nature!

The people of Britain have been travelled-starved for the best part of 2020 and 2021! In this post, we are running over the most sought after and most viable destinations for people from the UK to travel to.

Going on a road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is one of the best ways to see some of the best scenery that New Zealand’s South Island has to offer, no matter the time of year. In this post, we are covering the best places to stop and stay from Christchurch to Queenstown.

Turkey is an epic country with countless bucket list destinations and activities. There is so much to do in every corner of the country, in this post we are sharing our ultimate Turkey bucket list! This list covers everything from the brilliant Turquoise Coast, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and so much more!

Europe is undoubtedly the most magical place in the world to spend Christmas. Christmas brings a fairytale glow to the frozen streets of hundreds of cities and towns all over the continent.

Every country in Europe has its own unique Christmas charm so travel to Europe for your next winter Christmas escape.

Here is our pick of 12 of the best places in Europe to spend Christmas this year!

Travel hacks are the pride and joy of every avid traveller. In this post, we are spilling the beans on 26 travel hacks gathered from years of experience of travelling. These hacks will save you time, money and ensure your trip goes to plan without a hitch!

Continue reading to learn 26 awesome travel hacks that every traveller needs to know.

Are you looking ahead to travel destinations in 2021? You are not alone! 

You might be wondering “will it be safe to travel in 2021?” or “should I even plan to travel in 2021?”.

If you are craving travel and adventure, we’ve done some research to make some travel predictions for 2021. Continue reading to learn our 11 top picks for the best places to travel in 2021 for an adventure. 

The global pandemic of 2020 has changed the way we travel, possibly, forever.

With restrictions easing and borders starting to open around the world, travel is starting to pick up. 

Here are 14 tips on how you can travel more safely in the midst of a global pandemic.

The compass has been a classic symbol for travellers for as long as navigation of the planet has been around.

In this post, you are going to learn about the history of the compass, it's symbolism, various meanings and why a compass makes an incredible gift for any traveller in your life.

The sacred marks of the runic alphabet are one of the earliest forms of writing and were used as carved protective symbols that bring luck and protection to those who carried them.

In this post you are going to learn what runes are, their history, meaning and why you should travel with them.

Some people love travel planning, while some people hate it!

When it comes to travel some planning is essential.

In this post, you will learn how to plan your next trip from scratch in 10 easy steps.