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Trust me, 20+ Greek islands in, I didn't need Condé Nast Traveller to tell me this, but it's nice to get a stamp of approval from the top travel tastemakers in the game, nonetheless: Europe's top island getaway right now, according to the prestigious travel publication run by some of the industry's leading editors, is … The post This Underrated Island Named Best In Europe By Travel Experts appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Well, here we are, folks. It's the time of year we've all been waiting for — bright blue skies and sun-kissed shores, only to instantly complain that it's now too hot. As the French Riviera becomes one of the hottest vacation spots in Europe, in more ways than one, we've found the inside scoop for … The post 4 Undiscovered France Getaways To Escape The Summer Heat appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Spending any hefty amount of time in Europe without hopping aboard a train is a cardinal sin. That was a Pope joke that didn't land, but we're not going to Italy anyway — we're going to 3 of Europe's most gorgeous cities. The missing links this soon-to-launch route will finally cover are connecting cities so … The post New Train To Connect 3 Of Europe’s Most Gorgeous Destinations appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Summer is officially here, which means millions of Americans are currently scrambling to lock in a beach vacation before the season slips away. But before you blindly book a flight to the first tropical hotspot you see on Instagram, you need to pause and look at the actual data for Summer 2026. This summer is … The post 6 Beach Destinations You Should Not Visit This Summer According To Travel Experts appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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When I map out a trip to South America, safety and authenticity are always at the absolute top of my list. Argentina routinely ranks as one of the safest countries on the entire continent (scoring an incredible 89/100 on our own Safety Index!), which makes it an absolute dream for travelers. But here is the … The post 4 Underrated Destinations To Visit In One Of South America’s Safest Countries 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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England and Croatia kicked off Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, in an absolute rollercoaster of a match. England took 3 points with a 4-2 win. Over 70,000 were in attendance for this opening match. Lineups ENGLAND: Pickford, James, Konsa, Stones, O’Reilly, Anderson, Rice, Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon, Kane CROATIA: Livaković, Šutalo, Vušković, Gvardiol, Stanišić, Modrić, Mario Pašalić, Perišić, P. Sučić, Baturina, Musa Match Report Croatia set the tone early, pressing from the first whistle, and Šutalo had the game’s first sight of goal from a corner in the 3rd minute. England responded

June the 17th, 2026 – It’s 19:47 on a Tuesday in August. The pass is full. Seven tickets are left hanging, and two more just printed. Let’s break down the reality behind that expensive Dubrovnik dinner. The chef de partie on fish is working three pans simultaneously — branzino, scampi, risotto — because the second cook called in sick at noon and nobody picks up the phone in August in Dubrovnik. Outside, a table of four is waiting for their mains. One of them is already on TripAdvisor. This is the scene behind the €180 dinner. Not a philosophical problem.

June the 17th, 2026 – Liberland was a controversial topic a few years ago, but it seems yet another so-called “country” has appeared between Croatia and Serbia, this time “discovered” by teenagers – meet Gapla. Croatia’s border with Serbia has become the unlikely home of yet another internet-era “country” as a group of teenagers proclaim it a state. Index and Deutsche Welle report that this bit of land has been called Gapla, and its founders claim they’re building a modern, innovative nation on a small piece of land along the banks of the Danube. The area is near the famous

June the 17th, 2026 – Brown bears living across Paklenica are currently being fitted with collars and tracked in order to keep an eye on their populations, habits and behaviours. The move has promoted fresh warnings about any potential meetings with Croatia’s largest land predator. Several brown bears across Paklenica have been fitted with tracking collars as part of a research project studying their movements, behaviour, and potential interactions with humans. Index reports that this commendable project, carried out in close cooperation with experts from the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, aims to collect data on where these

June the 17th, 2026 – Zadar beaches are set to become much more open to all as the county puts an end to entry fees and takes down fencing. A massive and very welcome change is coming to the Croatian coastline as the expansive Zadar County moves to remove fences and entrance fees from beaches operating under concessions. Index reports that under these brand new rules, Zadar beaches will have to remain entirely open and accessible to everyone, ending the practice of charging visitors simply to enter certain coastal areas. This decision comes as Croatia implements updated regulations on maritime