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Breaking News: The numbers are in, and a new travel king is crowned. The National Tourism Administration has reported a seriously strong 2025 turnout for one unstoppable destination in Asia: Vietnam. While new reports suggest Thailand is losing its edge as the “cheap and cheerful” go-to, Vietnam has kicked the door wide open for travelers … The post This Is The Most Unstoppable Destination In Asia Right Now: All-Time Records Crushed appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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You don't need to cross an ocean to find a destination that feels completely otherworldly; some of the most culturally rich and visually stunning places are hiding right here in our own backyard. The American travel landscape is shifting, and we at Travel Off Path are seeing a huge pivot away from the concrete jungles … The post 9 Unforgettable Small Towns To Visit In The U.S. This Year appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Sick of Rome and the clueless tourists queuing up at 5 am for Trevi Fountain? Overpriced gondola rides in the congested canals of Venice? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Florence's Renaissance-era Old Town? What if we told you one of the most beautiful Italian cities is far less crowded, cheaper to visit than average, and it's still … The post This Beautiful Undiscovered City Is One Of Italy’s Top Hidden Gems For 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Don't know where to go in Mexico? We got you! Sometimes Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta just don't cut it when you're craving an adventure. Rather than sitting poolside all day catching up on your new book, a whole other world awaits that will get your adrenaline pumping. Mexico isn't nearly as unsafe as it's … The post Secret Mexico Beach Town With Stunning Lagoons & No Crowds Revealed As Top Winter Getaway appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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In an era of growing anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, from water gun antics in Barcelona to mandatory reservations for day-trippers to Venice, it's easy to feel as if our friends across the pond aren't exactly in their most welcoming mood these days. While all the most famous hotspots shout a big, resounding NO to more visitors, this … The post This Secret European Island With Medieval Charm Is Begging For More Tourists In 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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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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Beijing has activated an online system for Chinese visa applications in the United States to speed up processing and attract more visitors. The development is part of a broader reopening push. China has rolled out an online visa application portal for travelers applying from the United States, aiming to streamline submissions and encourage more trips to the country. The launch forms part of an effort to revive inbound travel and business exchanges, according to SCMP. Applicants in the US will be able to complete forms online and upload supporting files before any required in-person steps. In most cases, consulates still verify passports

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January the 7th, 2026 – A brand new hotel, swimming pools and much more will spring up about an hour from Zagreb in the Municipality of Rovišće as part of a very large project. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, a sport and recreation centre worth a massive nine million euros is being built in the municipality of Rovišće not far from Zagreb. Six million of those euros were withdrawn from the NPO. This facility will bring with it a whole new range of additional facilities and will become the largest project in the history of this municipality. “We will have a hotel with

January the 7th, 2026 – There’s a Dalmatian mountain which not only offers incredible panoramic views across the entire area, but 80 kilometres of trails and even the longest cliff in all of Croatia. As Putni kofer/Martina Hrupic writes, the world-famous Split waterfront and its picture-perfect palm trees, the even more famous Diocletian’s Palace and all the wonders in it that testify to its rich history, the beautiful sea, the deep green Marjan… Split has it all. In its vicinity, however, there’s even more to see, and some of these gems just outside of Split reach rather dizzying heights. The Croatian

January the 6th, 2026 – Eurostat has revealed Croatia’s poverty paradoxes, with one Croatian city in the top 15, and another region ranked among the lowest of the low. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, according to the latest Eurostat data, the City of Zagreb is among the 15 European regions with the lowest share of the population at risk of poverty and social exclusion (there are 244 European regions in the NUTS2 classification). With a share of 11.1 percent of the population at risk of poverty and social exclusion in 2024, Zagreb has advanced an impressive 11 places compared to 2021. “We want

January the 6th, 2026 – Croatia has a lot of ambitions for 2026, from setting more tourism records to joining the OECD and seeing futuristic robotaxis hit Zagreb’s streets – it’s set to be an exciting year ahead. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the new year brings fresh goals for the economy, both at the state and company levels. For Croatia, there’s a lot to be ticked off the list throughout 2026. As far as the actual government is concerned, the concrete goals were recently formulated by Andrej Plenković. In the coming year, he said, the key goal is Croatia’s entry into

January the 5th, 2026 – There’s a Croatian city that had trams before Zagreb did, and it remains one of the only smaller cities with this form of public transportation. As Putni kofer writes, back during the second half of the 19th century, more specifically on September the 10th, 1884, a special sense of pride could be felt in the east of Croatia. The first tram in Croatia began running through Osijek and was a first-class event for the city and its residents, seeing it stand side by side with the greatest global metropolises of the time. Since then, a lot has