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Unless you’ve been living under a rock in recent months, chances are you’ve heard of Europe’s new, and frankly, pretty controversial Entry/Exit System (or EES). Designed to track overstayers in the Schengen Area, it now requires Americans to provide fingerprints and other biometrics upon arrival in Europe, and people aren’t exactly thrilled about it for a whole … The post Short Lines, No Fingerprinting! 2 Easy European Beach Destinations To Visit This Summer appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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A platter of tapas seaside, local wine half the price of Starbucks, and 18 paradisal beaches to choose from. Sounds amazing, right? The problem is that one of Spain's best-kept secrets won't stay hush-hush forever. If you're in trip-planning mode as we are 24/7 at Travel Off Path, then we have just the place for … The post This Unknown Paradise With 18 Beaches Is One Of Spain’s Best Kept Secrets appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Africa is a dreamscape too often misportrayed and under-hyped by those who picture poverty-stricken communities offering more smiles and laughter than the horror stories of crime, and to be frank, some nations have a laundry list of potential diseases requiring vaccinations before you can board the plane. In that case, we get it — Cancun … The post This African Country Just Made It Easy For Americans To Visit For The First Time appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Some say “there’s no place like home,” and others say “there’s no place like Italy.” I guess you could say the Travel Off Path team clicked our ruby slippers together and agreed to disagree. There is indeed one little-known country travelers often pass over when exploring Italy, despite offering a strikingly similar appeal minus the … The post This Tiny European Country Feels Like Italy But With No Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Love it or hate it, Paris is the world's most visited city. Cliché or not, crowds swarm Place du Trocadéro for Eiffel selfies, Seine cruises past elegant façades, and lamp-lit Montmartre strolls under the shadow of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur's soaring dome—and listen, I get it. Never dreamed I'd ditch my previous cozy London nook for … The post Move Over Paris! 5 Uncrowded France Destinations Chosen By A Local 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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April the 27th, 2026 – Croatia’s private accommodation problem is about to get much more complicated with the introduction of a new law curbing the so-called grey market, but it goes deeper than that. As tportal/Damir Petranovic writes, in Croatia, the number of tourist beds in household facilities, or should we say private accommodation, is now lower for the first time ever compared to last year. The sum is lower by as much as 10,000 beds, as was confirmed by the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ). Back in 2024, 644,079 such beds were registered, in 2025, 667,598 of them, and this year

April the 27th, 2026 – The fuel crisis is continuing to bite as the Iran war continues, but what’s going on with Croatian flights specifically? The current advice is simple: Don’t make any long-term plans. As Vedran Salvia/Index writes, chaos on the energy market and constant geopolitical tension due to the war in Iran are still causing issues for international air traffic. As we’re all more than aware, there was a drastic increase in the price of jet fuel, which has doubled since the outbreak of war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. That’s why most airlines are facing rising

Dinamo are the new champions of Croatia. The Blues have secured their 26th national title even before stepping onto the pitch against Varaždin today. The decisive moment came with the 0:0 draw between Rijeka and Hajduk, leaving the Split side 12 points behind with an inferior head-to-head record, and therefore unable to catch Dinamo. The title celebrations are expected to take place after the final round, when Dinamo hosts Lokomotiva at Maksimir on May 23rd. Last season brought no silverware, but this year Dinamo are in a position for a domestic double. Alongside the remaining league fixtures, they face Rijeka in

April the 25th, 2026 – There are secret Croatian bunkers located in the very north of the country that not only never appeared on any maps, but were heavily guarded. Today, you can visit them for free in the dense forest they’re hidden in. As Putni kofer/Ivana Vasarevic writes, Kalničko gorje, located in the very northwest of Croatia, is adorned with thick deciduous forests and impressive bare rocks. It isn’t surprising that it’s a natural lure for walkers, hikers and climbers. Its highest peak is Vranilac, which lies at 643 metres above sea level, and on its western side is the

April the 25th, 2026 – Pakrac has been spotlighted as a top continental Croatian tourist destination, with the likes of Ogulin, Daruvar and Oroslavje coming close behind it. As Putni kofer writes, Croatia really does have it all. From the world-famous coastline, 1,000 islands and gorgeous historic cities, to the beautiful nature and national parks that delight visitors from all over the world. It is also home to countless smaller towns where life is more peaceful and authentic above all. Continental Croatia is full of beautiful places that have yet to win the attention of most international tourists, and one of them