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Tired of Taco Bell and looking out the window and seeing the American suburbia reaching as far as the horizon under gray skies? It's been a tough winter, and maybe a little Latin American getaway is all the pick me up you need this upcoming spring. But hey, we get it: enough with the Punta … The post 4 Downright Gorgeous Colonial Cities Americans Can Fly To Nonstop This Spring appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Forget Punta Cana and its overdeveloped resort zones, Jamaica and the hardly authentic tourist traps, Cozumel’s cruise-dominated shores: If you’re up to here with the overcrowded Caribbean clichés, and you’re keen to experience the quieter end of the Caribbean this year, this is where you should go instead: A quaint, butterfly-shaped island in the Eastern … The post This Underrated Caribbean Island Wants Americans To Visit In 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Perhaps the Caribbean's most historic destination finds itself yet again on the wrong side of headlines. Listing a myriad of reasons, the US Embassy felt no choice but to issue a second security alert within a year's span, urging Americans to take note of any potential headache scenarios they're signing up for. ⚠️ SECURITY ALERT … The post US Issues New Security Alert For Caribbean’s Most Cultural Island appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Let's be honest — when it comes to the South, Florida is the first place that comes to mind when you're craving a relaxing waterfront paradise. While Texas has its fair share of coastal charmers that don't rhyme with Shalveston, the Lone Star State is more commonly known for its sprawling lakes, where boats and … The post Texas Is Building Massive New Waterfront Paradise With Name-Brand Resorts appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Having traveled extensively in the former Soviet World myself, I've said numerous times on here that Eastern Europe is the most underrated region on the planet, and I stand by it. The hearty, unashamedly meat-heavy cuisine that would send your average vegan Valley girl into a tailspin, the crowd-free towns yet to hit your typical … The post 4 Lesser Known European Cities That Are Truly Worth The Detour In 2025 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 6th, 2026 – The popular budget airline Wizz Air is set to increase its presence in this region and increase its Croatia flights in 2026. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Wizz Air has recently introduced two more routes, bringing the total number of new flights to airports in the region to 41 on the cards for March. This includes 17 new routes from Podgorica, six from Tuzla, four each from Belgrade and Ohrid, three from Dubrovnik and Rijeka, and two each from Skopje and Pristina. WIZZ AIR WILL BRING IN DIRECT ROUTES FOR ITS CROATIA FLIGHTS IN 2026 The low-cost carrier

February the 6th, 2026 – Croatia’s Fibryion is a startup which could be the thing that makes our current (and harmful) use of plastic a thing of the past. When you throw away a plastic wrapper, it will take around 1000 years for it to break down. We’ve now become aware of the damage done by plastic, and yet it’s still everywhere… As Katarina Kusec/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Professor Vanja Jurišić from Zagreb’s Faculty of Agronomy, and Professor Nikola Španić from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, have developed an innovative piece of tech for biodegradable, bio-based film. Their packaging primarily pertains to

February the 5th, 2026 – An extremely concerning 600,000 people could leave Croatia by 2050 according to both the UN and Eurostat, but what could turn that trend around? As Index vijesti/news writes, according to Eurostat and UN projections, Croatia is currently facing an absolutely catastrophic loss of around 600,000 people by 2050. The HRT show Otvoreno/Open recently discussed whether the new Demographic Renewal Act has any change whatsoever at reversing such negative trends, especially given the recent increase in the number of births and the return of 15,000 Croats to the country. CROATIA’S POPULATION HAS BEEN DECLINING AT AN ALARMING RATE FOR

February the 5th, 2026 – Croatia’s SWEN has now officially acquired Diventa (ITI Computers), one of the longest-standing and widespread unified hotel info systems in Croatia’s immediate region. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian’s SWEN Hospitality has completed the acquisition of Diventa (ITI Computers). The merger of these two companies will create a new IT hospitality group, which, after integration, covers about 30% of the total market. For SWEN, this acquisition further strengthens Croatia’s position as one of the few European countries developing both tourism and technological infrastructure alongside it. Croatia’s SWEN, which operates as part of the Bornfight group and is

February the 4th, 2026 – Tisno is a Dalmatian settlement that can be found on both the mainland and on an island. It’s connected by a unique bridge and is home to a giant octopus… As Putni kofer/Lana Mindoljevic writes, throughout the long and often tumultuous history of the Adriatic coast, the islands have had their own specific rhythm. They’re all a bit different in comparison to the mainland, they’re ruled by weather conditions and tides and are very deeply connected to the sea. One place is located right at the junction of land and sea and seems to enjoy the