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I’ve spent years traveling around the Caribbean for fun, for travel conferences, and I even lived there long-term twice. When you spend that much time there, you quickly realize there’s a huge difference between a town that looks on great Instagram and a local community that blows your mind in real life. Whenever people ask … The post 5 Best Underrated Towns To Visit In The Caribbean According To Locals and Travel Experts appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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As I watched an episode of Ted Lasso on my seatback screen during a flight into London, a sudden realization hit me. I checked my digital flight tracker and saw that Richmond upon Thames sits just a few miles from the runway at Heathrow Airport. Layovers at major international hubs usually involve sitting under harsh … The post The Storybook London Village Where ‘Ted Lasso’ Filmed Is A Real Life Postcard 25 Minutes From The Airport appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Even if you haven’t made it to Italy yet, you’re probably familiar with Rome‘s ancient sights and the millennia-old Colosseum, Venice‘s winding canals and soaring campanile, and Florence‘s distinctive red-tiled dome and Renaissance palaces. Undoubtedly gorgeous as those may be, what if we told you this year’s crown in one of Italy’s best-known beauty contests … The post This Hilltop Town Named Italy’s Prettiest Is Full Of Medieval Wonders, $12 Pasta, And Zero Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Ever saved up thousands, booked a Caribbean getaway, landed in paradise just to find thousands of other people had the exact same idea? That’s not a vacation. That’s fighting for a pool chair and dinner reservations. But when we recently traveled to Miches, it completely blew our expectations out of the water. This quiet spot … The post This Under-the-Radar Dominican Republic Destination Feels Like Punta Cana Before the Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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When I first stepped off the water taxi onto the wooden docks of Caye Caulker, the chaos of international transit vanished instantly. I was carrying my heavy bag under the blinding Caribbean sun, but my pulse immediately started to slow down. There are no massive concrete hotel towers blocking the ocean breeze, no gridlocked traffic … The post This English-Speaking Caribbean Island Has 82°F Winters, No Cars, And $15 Lobster Dinners 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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September the 10th, 2026 – Croatia’s world famous Rimac has now officially taken complete control over the legendary Bugatti. An investment consortium led by HOF Capital has completed the takeover of Porsche’s stakes in the Rimac Group and the company Bugatti Rimac. Index reports that the transaction, initially announced back in April this year, has been officially finalised. Through it, the consortium has taken over Porsche’s 21% ownership in the Rimac Group and 45% stake in the company Bugatti Rimac. The Rimac Group remains the majority owner of the company Bugatti Rimac with a 55 percent stake. The joint company

September the 10th, 2026 – Lika has been at the heart of a terrible hazardous waste scandal, and the findings are leading people to ask whether Lika will remain polluted forever. The case of the illegal disposal of thousands of tonnes of waste in Lika has in recent weeks raised serious questions about possible environmental pollution, its scale and consequences for people, which is why a large protest was also held on Saturday in Zagreb. Vedran Salvia reports for Index that hazardous waste was being brought to Lika for years from neighbouring Italy and Slovenia under the guise of raw

September the 10th, 2026 – Croatian Motorways (HAC) has stated that the upcoming Crolibertas system that will replace the current toll system is being implemented within all legal deadlines. The deadline for launching the new Crolibertas system is set by the Law on Toll Collection, states the simple message from Croatian Motorways, with Boris Huzjan at the helm. Poslovni reports that the company makes no attempt to deny that this is a long and complex process which, among other things, also includes appeal deadlines in tenders. In recent days, several pieces of information have been published in the media according

September the 10th, 2026 – Rijeka Gateway is doing excellently, but proper Croatian railway improvement is now necessary to continue the momentum. At the Rijeka Gateway container terminal, more than 370,000 container units (TEU) were handled in the first year of commercial operations. Sinisa Malus reports for Poslovni that one hundred ships called at the terminal, and it is expected that in 2027 the full capacity of the first phase of investment in the terminal will be achieved, with around 650,000 container units (TEU) handled. “In Rijeka and the wider region, a technologically advanced terminal like this did not exist.

September the 9th, 2026 – Through various political figures, Croatia has sent out the clear message that glorifying Ratko Mladić is contrary to EU values and that all talks with Serbia must be suspended. Croatian politician Tonino Picula has warned that glorifying Ratko Mladić or relativising his crimes is “contrary to the values on which the European Union is founded.” “The burial of Ratko Mladić cannot be viewed solely as a private event because the participation of representatives of state institutions, members of the army and members of the authorities sends a clear political message. Index reports that the disgraced