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There is a huge difference between just visiting the Caribbean and actually seeing it. I was recently down in St. Lucia with my wife Liz, vacationing and working on a travel feature (they’re one and the same in my line of work). Instead of cramming into a standard air-conditioned taxi at the airport, we decided … The post 7 Walkable Caribbean Towns From Puerto Rico To St. Lucia That Actually Have Local Culture appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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A couple of months ago, Liz and I were standing in the TSA line at SDF in Louisville, holding nothing more than our standard driver’s licenses. If you looked at us, we could have easily been catching a quick domestic hop to Chicago or Atlanta for the weekend. But just a few hours later, the … The post These Are The Top 5 Caribbean Beaches Americans Can Visit Without A Passport, From Puerto Rico To The Virgin Islands appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Skipping Europe and staying Stateside this summer? Given the border delays and the growing anti-American sentiment across parts of the Atlantic, we don’t blame you for opting to stay on this side of the pond. That’s not to say America is a complete no-brainer, either. Depending on where on the West Coast you go these … The post These Are The 5 Safest Destinations In The U.S. This Summer According To New Report appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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I have been to Cancun and the Riviera Maya more times than I can even count. As a digital publisher who lives in Mexico and covers travel for a living, it is basically my second home. I have seen the Mexican Caribbean when the water is so pristine and clear that it looks like glass, … The post Mexico Will Install 30 Miles Of Sargassum Barriers In Cancun & Riviera Maya To Help Keep Beaches Pristine appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes with modern mega-resort travel. You fly thousands of miles just to wake up at 6:00 AM to “reserve” a pool chair with a towel, pay $25 for a watered-down margarita, and fight through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds just to see the ocean. It completely drains the vacation energy … The post The 3 Uncrowded Pacific Coast Beach Towns That Still Feel Like the Mexico of 20 Years Ago: From San Pancho To Huatulco 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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August the 5th, 2026 – On the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm, Croatian veteran Ivan Mikulić recalls the moments when he and his fellow soldiers realised that a major operation was about to begin – even before they knew its name. Mikulić, a member of the 3rd Battalion of the 4th Guards Brigade, spoke about the days that changed the course of the war and the emotions surrounding Croatia’s advance toward Knin. At the time, soldiers on the ground had not been officially told that Operation Storm was beginning, but many sensed that something extremely significant was approaching. “Our unit

August the 5th, 2026 – As we mark the 31st anniversary of one of the most important events in modern Croatian history, we remember the thousands of defenders who fought for freedom. That includes three young Croatian soldiers of the 4th Guards Brigade who tragically lost their lives in the very final hours of Operation Storm. Ivan Svalina, Stipan Dundović, and Miroslav Vođera all lost their lives killed on the 5th of August, 1995, in a small hamlet not far from Golubić, as Croatian forces advanced toward Knin and the final victory of Operation Storm. Their deaths came on the

August the 5th, 2026 – 31 years have passed since Operation Storm (Oluja) altered the course of the Croatian War of Independence, and veterans have recalled the fierce battle for Knin. Today, Croatia marks Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, the Day of Croatian Defenders, and the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm, the military and police operation that became a turning point in the country’s modern history. Launched on August the 4th, 1995, Operation Storm saw Croatian forces manage to regain control of areas that had been held by rebel Serb forces, opening the path toward the final stages of the

August the 5th, 2026 – Croatia is currently under a particularly strong heat dome, with the peak of that heat set to beat down on the country on Thursday. In some areas, the temperatures could reach a dizzying 42 degrees. Index reports that a very powerful “heat dome” traps extremely hot air over southern and southeastern parts of the continent. According to meteorologists from Severe Weather Europe, the hottest conditions are expected over the Balkans, Italy, Greece, and parts of the western Mediterranean, with some locations forecast to reach or exceed 42 degrees. For Croatia, the forecast indicates that temperatures

August the 4th, 2026 – An extremely bizarre Medieval “vampire” has been found in a Pakrac cemetery, with archaeologists believing that the particular method of burial was to “prevent the vampire returning among the living”. Index reports that a very mysterious medieval burial discovered at the Stari Grad Pakrac archaeological site has once again brought attention to ancient beliefs about vampires and the fear of the dead returning among the living. Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a person buried face down, an unusual burial position that experts believe may have been an intentional ritual. According to archaeologist Krešimir Vacek, the