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If you listen to the 24-hour news cycle, the Mexican Caribbean is a danger zone. If you listen to the State Department, you should be exercising “increased caution” or reconsidering your trip entirely. But if you listen to the actual Americans on the beach right now? It is a completely different story. For the last … The post The First 300 Real-Time Traveler Safety Scores For Cancun, Punta Cana & Cabo Just Dropped appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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A full 7 years after the service was initially suspended, the direct train linking Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital, to Belgrade, Serbia's capital, is officially relaunching this spring. Two of the fastest-rising destinations in Central-Eastern Europe, Budapest and Belgrade are sister cities sharing a long, intertwining history, and soon enough, travelers commuting between both spots will … The post New Train Will Connect 2 Of Europe’s Most Vibrant Yet Underrated Capitals appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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France may well be the most-visited country in the world, with over 100 million guests recorded on average each year, but in 2025, Spain got real close to finally snatching the crown. In total, the Iberian country hosted a whopping 97 million travelers, a 3.5 percent increase over the preceding year, and a record-breaking figure … The post 4 Underrated Cities In Spain Offering Smaller Crowds & 70 Degree Temps This Spring appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Spring is right around the corner, and if you've been keeping an eye on Google Flights for the flight deals going to Europe, you won't want to miss this. Let's face it, it's been a rough winter, with either incessant rain or cold snaps, particularly for those living along the East Coast, and chances are … The post Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To This Gorgeous Italian Island: Here’s What Not To Miss! appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Here at Travel Off Path, we're proud to have the best of the latest travel trends. The truth is, 2026 is a game-changer as more and more travelers are scoping out the lesser-known instead of household names. In this case, even as Florida continues on a record-setting tear, it's not just Orlando and Miami anymore … The post This Affordable Beach City Is The South’s Most Underrated Spring Getaway 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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February the 2nd, 2026 – Croatia’s largest train station can be found in Zagreb, on one of the country’s most beautifully decorated old squares, but how much do you actually know about its long history? As Putni kofer writes, it’s often the first thing that greets us when we arrive in any given European city. Very often these grand old train stations are attractions in and of themselves. They’re so much more than just another of many entrances to an urban hive, and special attention has usually been paid to their decoration, luxury, and architectural beauty. Old train stations across Europe are

February the 2nd, 2026 – The River Una is a Croatian river with one of the deepest sources on Earth. It’s also widely considered one of the cleanest and most pure waterways in all of Europe. As Putni kofer/Martina Hrupic writes, the River Una is a beautiful 200-kilometre-long waterway close to the hearts of people in both Croatia and in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, this river is not only famous for its beauty. It’s incredibly clean, and its source is quite special: it is the deepest karst river source in Croatia and one of the five deepest in the whole

Croatia beat Iceland in the match for third place at the EHF EURO 2026, winning 34-33 to take home the bronze! This marks Croatia’s second consecutive medal, following their silver at last year’s World Championship. Croatia started the game in brilliant form. Goalkeeper Matej Mandić set the tone with a string of key saves, sparking a confident attacking display led by Tin Lučin. The Nexe left back was unstoppable in the first half, scoring six goals and providing three assists, leading Croatia in both scoring and playmaking. Dagur Sigurdsson’s side held a six-goal lead by the 19th minute, but Iceland managed to reduce

Croatia will fight for a medal at this year’s European Futsal Championship after a convincing quarter-final win over Armenia in Kaunas. Following their second-place finish in Group A — behind France but ahead of Georgia and Latvia — Marinko Mavrović’s side met Group B winners Armenia, who had previously beaten Ukraine and the Czech Republic and drawn with Lithuania. Croatia did most of the work early on. Mataja opened the scoring in the third minute before Vukmir doubled the lead in the seventh. By half-time, the scoreboard read 3–0 after Mataja struck again in the 16th minute. In the second half, Croatia held

February the 1st, 2026 – The EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) invested a massive 287 million euros in the Croatian private sector in 2025, with big plans for this year too. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) enjoyed yet another successful year in Croatia. The EBRD invested a total of 287.4 million euros in seventeen projects, with all of the aforementioned financing directed to the Croatian private sector. The EBRD’s activities throughout 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Croatia’s overall economic development, competitiveness and the ongoing green transition, with strong support for what