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Central America has always been the scrappy underdog of the travel world. For years, travelers would skip over the “middle bits” to get straight to Mexico or Costa Rica. Big mistake. Right now, this is arguably the most exciting region on the map. It’s having a massive “glow up”—moving away from just cheap backpacker hostels … The post 5 Central America Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Did you know Airbnb has a new rival? It's true. HomeToGo is slowly becoming a household name and we at Travel Off Path have full trust in their insightful reports. The latest one revealed some golden nuggets, especially if you're craving a European escape now that winter winds down. With much more palatable weather, one … The post New Report Reveals Europe’s Top 4 Storybook Towns Actually Worth Visiting appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Expedia just revealed some insightful nuggets sure to blow your mind. If you had to guess where travelers are flocking in Latin America, you might nail the countries on the head, but the cities they're scoping out are full of mystery. Lucky for you, we are a seasoned group of travelers here at Travel Off … The post These Are The 3 Trendiest Latin America Destinations For 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Even the most seasoned travelers with passport stamps filling up every page can still be shocked by what they discover. “Hidden gems” may be an overused term, but the fact is, there's something magical about finding places that nobody seems to know, and oftentimes, they leave a lasting mark even bigger than global icons. As … The post The West Coast’s 4 Most Beautiful Beach Towns Nobody Knows About appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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In case you're thinking of hitting up Portugal on your next eurotrip, and Lisbon's currently your top priority, as you know, it's the capital and all, hold off on booking those flights right away. I get it, you may be thinking it's probably where you should kick things off, considering it's the country's self-proclaimed cultural … The post Forget Lisbon! Americans Can Fly Nonstop To Portugal’s Trendiest Destination appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Washington is preparing a temporary halt to visa services covering 75 countries, according to media reports citing an internal State Department memo. Officials have not publicly released final guidance or a duration. According to reports dated January 14, embassies and consulates have been told to prepare for a suspension beginning January 21. Initial coverage named Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand among the countries impacted, while the department has yet to post a public list or formal notice explaining the scope. Early accounts differ on how broad the pause will be. Some describe a freeze across all visa types for

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Mali responded to the U.S. Department of State’s new visa program by saying it will require American tourists or business travelers who wish to enter the country to deposit a maximum amount of $10,000 in cash to secure a visa. This mirrors restrictions the U.S. Department of State put on Malian nationals with respect to obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa. This was announced on Oct. 12, 2025 – only 48 hours after the U.S. Department of State introduced its new Visa Bond Pilot Program which requires all Malian nationals wishing to obtain a B-1/B-2 visa to pay a bond of $5,000 to $10,000

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Starting 25 September 2025, Morocco is introducing a temporary Electronic Travel Authorization, known locally as AEVM, for supporters from eight African countries who plan to attend AFCON 2025 matches in the kingdom. The measure, which runs until 25 January 2026, covers travelers from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia. Royal Air Maroc and airport authorities will verify the pass alongside passports. Fans will apply online via the Yalla platform, the official digital hub for the tournament. Beyond the entry authorization itself, Yalla integrates Fan ID issuance and links with match tickets and fan zone access, which

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South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber introduced a national Electronic Travel Authorisation to industry leaders, confirming a phased rollout that begins ahead of G20 events. User acceptance testing starts at the end of September, with the pilot going live in mid October for accredited delegates arriving from China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico at OR Tambo and Cape Town International. The department’s plan is to extend access to ordinary tourists from these four countries once the G20 leaders meeting concludes in late November. Officials say that, after stability is proven, the ETA will become the single front door for tourist

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The White House has moved to overhaul the H-1B system by attaching a $100,000 yearly charge to each sponsored worker. Analysts say the policy could reshape hiring in the technology, finance, and consulting sectors. United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in Washington on September 19, 2025, introducing a $100,000 fee per year for companies sponsoring H-1B workers. The administration presented the charge as part of a broader shift to prioritize domestic hiring and to narrow use of the high-skill visa in entry-level roles. Officials familiar with the plan said the fee is intended to be annual, with discussions indicating it

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February the 19th, 2026 – Applications are now open for the TouRisk Awards 2026, by which tourism safety will get a measurable, national benchmark. As Vecernji list writes, tourism in Croatia is still most often viewed through the lens of nothing more than revenue, growth and occupancy. Safety and risk management are often pushed into the background as a technical addition or a necessary expense that doesn’t create direct value. TouRisk – the very first conference dedicated to safety and risk management in tourism in Croatia and beyond it aims to alter this perspective. Beginning from a simple but typically overlooked

February the 19th, 2026 – Croatian tourism is currently being presented at the f.re.e tourism fair in the German city of Munich, with the message being about sustainability, affordability and diversity. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian tourism is currently being presented at the international f.re.e tourism event in Munich from 18th to the 22nd of February. The primary message for the country is that it is a diverse and sustainable destination that offers value for money. GERMANY IS CROATIA’S MOST IMPORTANT SOURCE MARKET Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina has highlighted Germany as the most important source market for Croatia ahead of this fair which

February the 19th, 2026 – El Pais has stated that Croatia is suffering from the same tourism problem as Spain, but it claims that Croatia’s issues are worse. As Index vijesti/news writes, well known Spanish daily publication El Pais has written that Croatia is facing the same problems of overtourism as Spain is – but in an even more pronounced form. As a symbol of the country’s transformation, it cites the one and only Dubrovnik, which became a global tourist attraction after the filming of the series “Game of Thrones” back in 2014. The scene in which the character Cersei Lannister walked

February the 18th, 2026 – The giant Rijeka Gateway project has employed 410 new workers as opposed to the planned 320, of which 83% are Croats. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, six months after its commercial launch, the massive Rijeka Gateway terminal is currently making significant progress. Built from the ground up as a greenfield investment by APM Terminals and the large Enna Group, this new terminal stands out as one of the most technologically advanced in the entire region, with a range of automated systems enabling fast, safe and reliable operations. After initial obstacles and challenges, which is very much to

February the 18th, 2026 – Just how concerned is Croatia’s population about national security? The latest research delves deeper into how safe people are feeling. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the latest Flash Eurobarometer survey was conducted back in early January across all 27 EU Member States and published very recently. Released just ahead of the Munich Security Conference, the newest survey shows that 68% of Europeans believe that their country faces a significant security threat. The results show that unease is felt across the entire European Union, apparently due to geopolitical turbulence and the ongoing war in nearby Ukraine. The perception of