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Nearly 44,000 travelers have been flat-out refused entry into the European Union since the massive rollout of the new digital border control system. It sounds like a total nightmare scenario for anyone packing their bags for a summer getaway across the pond. The idea of flying all the way to Paris or Rome only to … The post 44,000 Travelers Denied Entry To Europe With New EES System: Here’s What You Need To Enter appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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World-famous for its turquoise seas, perfect weather, and white sand stretches that seem to go on forever, the Caribbean is the absolute top destination when you just need a sunny getaway. But there are usually two massive catches that you already know about if you have ever tried to plan a trip to places like … The post These 3 Lesser Known Caribbean Islands Have Smaller Crowds & Cheaper Prices appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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This is rich coming from someone who's always banging on about nipping down to Italy every chance they get for a bit of sunshine and their beloved pistacchio gelato by that stone jetty, but I'm not sure if you've been following the news lately, but Europe is going bonkers with their EES rules. The (now) … The post No Border Delays & Cheaper Prices: Why I’m Swapping Italy For This Beautiful European Country appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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I may live in California, but I consider myself to be a Baja expert, living just 15 minutes away from the tip-top of the Baja peninsula and making monthly visits at the very least for cheap tacos and margs. That's why I was a long-time contributor to The Cabo Sun, though this story doesn't reflect … The post These 4 Mexico Destinations On The Baja Peninsula Are Begging For More Tourists appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Dubrovnik has the timeless walls. Split has Diocletian’s Palace. Hvar has the mega-yachts. But tucked away in the Adriatic is a tightly-lipped island that locals and longtime vacationers have kept entirely to themselves. Travel + Leisure just revealed perhaps Croatia's most tight-lipped destination that locals and longtime vacationers have kept to themselves while others gawk … The post This Unknown Island Is The “Maldives” Of 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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The Croatian Football Federation has sent an official letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressing disagreement with refereeing decisions and the misapplication of technology in Croatia’s Round of 32 World Cup match, which Portugal won 2-1 to advance to the round of 16. In that match, Portugal’s equalizer came from a penalty kick awarded by referee Espen Eskas of Norway, who made the call only after being summoned to review the play by VAR. Technology worked against Croatia a second time in the 13th minute of stoppage time, when Josko Gvardiol’s goal for what would have been 2-2 — and

Croatia’s U-19 national football team, led by coach Siniša Oreščanin, delivered a commanding 3-0 victory against Serbia to advance to the semi-final of the European Championship in Wales. The young Vatreni side needed not only a convincing win but also a favor from Ukraine against Italy, and both fell into place. Croatia came out determined and grabbed the lead in the 9th minute. Following a slick sequence of passes between Šutalo and Kusanović, Lovro Chelfi picked up the ball on the right wing and nailed a brilliant left-footed strike into the net for 1-0. Croatia kept up the pressure, and

July the 3rd, 2026 – Have you ever heard of the Premuda cathedral? It isn’t what you’d expect at all. Meet the sea cave on a quiet Croatian island that feels like a completely natural church. Croatia is home to countless natural wonders, but one of its most striking is hidden on the small, quiet island of Premuda in the Zadar archipelago. Known as the Premuda cathedral, this extraordinary natural sea cave has become one of the island’s most recognisable landmarks and a favourite destination for keen adventurers. Putni kofer writes that the so-called Premuda cathedral earned its name because

July the 4th, 2026 – Croatia is launching a multi million euro Osijek Hospital project which will result in the construction of the most modern hospital complex in the country. Croatia has officially launched the implementation of the new Osijek Hospital (KBC Osijek) project, an investment worth over 800 million euros. It is set to become one of the country’s largest healthcare infrastructure developments by far. The project marks a massive step in the government’s efforts to modernise the national healthcare system on the whole. Poslovni reports that the first phase of implementation was launched following a working meeting at

July the 3rd, 2026 – The recent Croatian heatwave, which resulted in extremely high temperatures for about two weeks, has ended. Climate and weather experts have however warned that the extreme heat will return, and that this is the new normal. The first major Croatian heatwave of this summer has officially come to an end with rain, wind and violent storms. It finally brings some relief after nearly two weeks of exceptionally high temperatures. However, as Index reports, meteorologists and public authorities are warning that prolonged periods of extreme heat are expected to become increasingly common as the climate continues