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Barcelona may still be at the top of the list of basically every Spain-bound tourist out there, with its world-famous Gaudí-designed Sagrada Família and Barceloneta beach drawing in tens of millions of visitors every year… but it's sort of starting to lose its luster a bit, right? Don't get us wrong, Barcelona's absolutely epic, but … The post Move Over Barcelona! This Lesser-Known City Is One Of The Cheapest In Europe appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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We all love a good island escape, but dealing with customs, paying for international flights, and panicking over whether your passport expires in three months can be a massive headache. The good news? You don't actually have to leave the country to get that totally disconnected, off-the-grid island vibe. The U.S. has a ton of … The post Americans Can Leave Their Passports At Home Traveling To These 3 Hidden Island Getaways appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Even with the AI craze, there’s still one thing missing: Smell-O-Vision. Because if there were ever a continent worth experiencing nose-first, it’s Asia — where sizzling street stalls, incense-filled temples, and salty island breezes do half the convincing before you even book a flight. Asia is wondrous in every which way, from sizzling street-food stalls … The post These 4 Beautiful Asian Countries Are Begging For More Tourists appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Year in, year out, I watch people flock to the same three or four Mediterranean islands, either because they've got a thing for white parties and bottle service, or they just don't know any better. Not to be patronizing, but I mean, if I were a casual visitor to Europe myself and didn't, ahem, live … The post I’ve Been To Over 40 Mediterranean Islands: These Are 4 I’ll Never Forget appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Has everyone been blissfully sleeping on Croatia's top hidden gem all along? The travel blogosphere went into a frenzy earlier this year when United confirmed they'd be finally launching nonstop Transatlantic flights from their Newark hub to Split, the top coastal destination in the Adriatic nation right now. Split is home to the UNESCO-protected Diocletian's … The post Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Underrated Coastal Town In Croatia 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 12th, 2026 – Croatia has just hit record employment levels as the country’s cyclical summer hiring accelerates, with only 61,000 people registered as unemployed at the end of May. As is the norm each and every year at this time, Croatia has officially entered the busy summer season with record employment figures and historically low unemployment. As expected, tourism and seasonal hiring continue to drive demand across large parts of the economy. According to the latest figures released by the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ), registered unemployment fell again in May , reaching the lowest level recorded since modern

June the 12th, 2026 – A group of Zagreb students have taken Croatia to the Egyptian capital of Cairo as education looks beyond the confines of a classic classroom. A group of students from Europska gimnazija Zagreb returned from Cairo this week after representing Croatia at one of the region’s largest education forums. While that is all well and good, it seems that the much bigger story may be what their experience says about the changing role of education as a concept itself. From the 2nd to the 6th of June, a group of Zagreb students and representatives of the

June the 12th, 2026 – Split is planning to construct a brand new Homeland War Museum, located next to the famous Poljud Stadium. It seems that Split could soon become home to a major new cultural and memorial institution after plans were announced for a new building for the Homeland War Museum near Poljud Stadium . The move would create what supporters describe as a long-term educational and historical centre on Croatia’s struggle for independence for future generations. According to plans presented during discussions at City Council level, the proposed new museum complex would be developed in the area between

June the 12th, 2026 – Croatia’s very last Nike World Cup jersey before switching to Adidas has been ranked the worst of all 48 teams by The Athletic. This disappointing ranking comes at a significant moment for Croatian football. As Jutarnji writes, following the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Croatian Football Federation will end its long-standing partnership with Nike and begin a new era with Adidas. The 2026 World Cup will therefore be the last time the national team wears Nike kits on football’s biggest stage. According to The Athletic’s ranking, Croatia’s jersey finished in 48th

June the 11th, 2026 – Oroslavje Mayor Viktor Šimunić was recently the subject of an anti-corruption agency (USKOK) investigation, which has concluded in a quick apology and returned belongings. Croatia’s anti-corruption institutions have once again found themselves at the centre of public debate this week after a local mayor claimed investigators contacted him to return seized mobile phones, and apologised. Viktor Šimunić, mayor of Oroslavje and one of Croatia’s more visible independent local politicians, publicly stated that he had been informed by USKOK that previously confiscated phones would be returned following investigative procedures into corruption. According to Šimunić, officials also