Off The Map Blog

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.

Sri Lanka should be high on your list of countries to visit. It is spectacular! 

There is so much to see and do on this small tropical island.

For those with a spirit for adventure, Sri Lanka is the perfect destination. It has everything from hiking, waterfalls, tuk-tuk adventures, wildlife safaris and more!

Here is a round-up of the 9 top adventurous activities in Sri Lanka.

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.

Welcome to the post-pandemic world. 

A lot of things have changed! The world simply won’t be the same again, even after all the dust has settled.

This post goes over how the travel industry has been impacted by the pandemic and what travel will look like in the future.

While most of us can’t travel right now, we can still dream!

The pandemic has brought the travel industry to its knees almost overnight. However, this is temporary and we will be able to travel again. 

 

So to keep you inspired and excited about the future here are 7 of the best places you can travel to when international borders open again.

Siargao is a tiny tropical island in the Philippines, near Cebu, most known for its world-class surf breaks.

However, there is a lot more to this tropical paradise than just surfing!

Here are 16 amazing things to do in Siargao.

Have you ever wondered what a Saint Christopher pendant is and why people, particularly travellers, love to wear them?

This post is going to answer all of your questions about this historical Saint!

Plus take a peek at Off The Map Jewellery's brand new Saint Christopher pendants and keyrings!

While travelling is off the cards for most people you can still be inspired by the world through cinema. 

There are countless travel-inspired movies that show off the beauty of the world while telling truly incredible stories.

Here is a round-up of 10 travel-inspired movies to keep your wanderlust alive!

Slow travel, also known as deep travel or immersive travel allows you to experience more by slowing down. 

Slow travel is an incredible way to see the world! It might sound counterintuitive to see more by slowing down but that is one of the most beautiful things about travelling slow.

In this post, you are going to learn what slow travel is, why you should do it and tips on the best ways to travel slow.

Travelling the world is one of the most incredible things you could do in your life. 

While travelling is exciting it can sometimes very risky. So it’s important to know some basic safety tips. Here are some essential safety tips you need to know before your next adventure!

Travel inspired books are an amazing way to ignite your wanderlust and to keep your travelling spirit alive.

Here is a list of incredible travel books to keep your travel and adventurous spirit alive.