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I don't think you'd find many people arguing against how social media has jaded us, especially Instagram. With easy-to-apply filters, if your friends' or favorite influencers' posts are your North Star for travel, be prepared to be disappointed from time to time. Full disclosure: as locals say, I pay a “sunshine tax” to live in … The post 5 Beach Destinations I Won’t Return To After Visiting 45 Countries appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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As popular as France may be, it can feel like all the so-called “hidden gems” have already been discovered. Not so fast… While just about every swath of Paris has been revealed, there’s still the “Pink City,” untouched beaches, and in this case, pastel dreamscapes off most travelers’ radars. As we all know, summer is … The post This Island Getaway Is France’s Best-Kept Secret This Summer appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for a European beach getaway that is beautiful, sunny, and incredibly safe, you need to look at the latest updates from the U.S. State Department. When the U.S. government hands out safety ratings, they are famously strict. The State Department does not take chances with American … The post U.S. Announces This Paradise Island Is Back To Being One Of The Safest Countries In Europe appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Forget the Amalfi Coast and the $400-a-night villas, Mallorca with the distasteful Brit-led stag dos, and Mykonos’ surging cruising hordes—now with Emily i̶n̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶i̶s̶ in Greece approaching, to say that godforsaken island is crowded would be an understatement. Mediterranean summers are all about kicking it back on a pebbly beach, admiring the views of a … The post 3 Mediterranean Destinations For Cheaper Prices & Less Crowds This Summer appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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To no surprise, London, Paris, and Barcelona are not Europe's cheapest destinations. With a name like Travel Off Path, sometimes you have to do just that to save the big bucks. A new U.K. based report unveiled explicit details as far as pricing goes, listing 4 underrated cities that are well worth your while for … The post These 4 Underrated Cities Are Europe’s Cheapest Summer Destinations 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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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June the 3rd, 2026 – The popular Zagreb Classic is soon set to return to the capital for its 2026 edition later this month and spanning into the beginning of July. Organised by the Zagreb Tourist Board (TZGZ), the City of Zagreb and partners, Zagreb Classic 2026 will take place from the 19th of June to the 3rd of July at King Tomislav Square, offering audiences the opportunity to enjoy outstanding open-air classical music concerts totally free of charge. This year’s edition of the festival opens on Friday, the 19th of June at 21:00, with a live broadcast on Croatian

June the 3rd, 2026 – It’s all systems go as Croatia gets its official green light for a Formula 1 track. The Croatia Ring international racetrack is planned north of Slunj, and environmental impact assessment for the project has now been approved. According to the environmental protection study, an international motorsport complex called Croatia Ring is currently being planned in Karlovac County. Forbes Hrvatska writes that it would become Croatia’s very first racetrack built to the highest standards of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and potentially capable of hosting Formula 1 races. This particular permit was approved after a 10

June the 3rd, 2026 – Dubrovnik and other cities up and down the coast are stepping up their fines as the summer tourist season rapidly approaches, alongside all of the stress and pressure it brings. Croatian coastal cities, particularly the busiest and most popular ones, are increasingly tightening enforcement measures ahead of the peak summer season, with Dubrovnik once again at the centre of efforts to regulate tourist behaviour in the historic core. Local authorities are expected to increase on-the-spot fines for public disorder, including excessive noise, public drinking, and inappropriate behaviour in protected heritage zones. The measures are part

June the 3rd, 2026 – Split is moving towards tightening nightlife rules as the popular Dalmatian city targets alcohol sales and its infamous late-night disorder. Split is rapidly moving ahead with a new wave of measures aimed at tightening control over nightlife across the city centre, with proposals that would restrict late-night alcohol sales and introduce stricter rules for shops and hospitality venues across the board. For many, there’s a question of whether or not these proposed new rules have any sense to them at all. The ambitious plans have been repeatedly discussed in more recent weeks as we head

June the 3rd, 2026 – Croatia has opened a brand new tourism office in Berlin to continue strengthening its German market push, which is already solid. Croatia has officially opened a new representative tourism office in Berlin , further strengthening its presence in Germany, the country’s most important source market for visitors. The new office will operate alongside the existing Munich office, allowing the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) to cover the entire German market more effectively, with a particular focus on northern regions of the country. Germany has long been Croatia’s strongest tourism partner, accounting for more than one-fifth