Off The Map Blog

From strategic planning to leveraging loyalty programs, here are 10 expert tips to master the art of finding cheap deals on accommodation for your next adventure.

Puglia, the sun-drenched heel of Italy's boot, is a region that promises visitors a blend of rich history, stunning landscapes, delicious cuisine, and vibrant culture. It is a remarkable region and visiting during the summer months promises to offer a pristine atmosphere and so many things to do! Here are 22 useful things you need to know before visiting Puglia in the summer.

In this post discover how you can be a tourist in your own country for less with 10 tips on having a budget-friendly Staycation at home. We'll dive into the art of rediscovery, seeking inspiration from the familiar and finding joy in the details often taken for granted.

’Tis the season! The holiday period brings us so much joy and excitement but also a ton of movement and travel during the craziest time of the year. 

To help ease your Christmas travel stress, we have compiled a list of 15 sanity-saving tips to get you to your destinations over the holiday with ease and grace.

Whether you are travelling home to visit family or travelling to a faraway destination for a vacation, these tips apply to you!

In this article we will explore why planning ahead is key, some of the essential places to visit whilst you’re there, and how you can incorporate the Japanese way of being into your trip to ensure that your exploration of the city is both memorable and magical

One of the biggest barriers to travel is cost. A lot of people dream of travelling but feel like it’s too expensive or they simply don’t have enough money.

There are so many ways that you can start adding to your travel fund each week and before you know it you will have enough cash to fund your next adventure.

Here are 15 tips to help you easily start saving up for your future travels.

As a traveller, who loves to adventure & explore to discover new cultures and lands, tourist traps are a BIG turn-off. However, with popular destinations, businesses will always try to exploit an opportunity to make more money (and also to cater to Western tastes *eye-roll*). If you are like us and seriously dislike feeling ripped off for an inauthentic experience while travelling, continue reading to learn our top tips for avoiding tourist traps.

Before you take your first trip to London, it is really helpful to know a few useful things about how everything works. This will help you save time, money and a whole lot of hassle. Continue reading to learn 26 things you need to know about London before you go for the first time!

In this post, we’ll be sharing the beauty of winging it when your travel and 11 of benefits of not having your entire itinerary planned out. We also include some tips on how to wing it successfully.

There are countless benefits to travelling which make a very compelling argument as to why we should all prioritise travel. We broaden our worldview, learn about how other people live, get to know ourselves and others better, break the mundane cycle of everyday life and we can also learn valuable lessons.

Continue reading to discover 8 reasons why everyone should prioritise travelling throughout their life.

There are so many incredible apps for travellers these days which are making travel easier and more affordable than ever. In this post, we’re sharing 22 of our favourite travel apps that we simply couldn’t travel without!