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Picturesque canals running along slender, muted-toned buildings, winding bike lanes, and stroopwafels straight from the market: for the casual traveler, that's Amsterdam summarized, but what if I told you the same thing applies to (pretty much) every other Dutch city? Unlike countries such as France, Italy or Spain, where you get more variation, contrast, and architectural diversity … The post Skip Amsterdam! These 5 Alternative Dutch Cities Have Prettier Canals & Less Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Don't kid yourself. You don't need swaying palms and a salty breeze to enjoy a blissful day along a gorgeous waterfront. While it's certainly true some lakes aren't worth visiting, that's not the case for one state park being touted by its own state as spring's next big hotspot. 🌲 ? 🤫 The Secret Spring … The post This Lakeside Oasis Is America’s Most Enticing State Park For Spring appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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You don't always need a passport to feel like you've left the country. Sometimes, you just need a full tank of gas and a willingness to drive until the cell service drops. The United States is massive, and tucked into its corners are towns that defy the standard strip-mall aesthetic. Some look like they were … The post 10 Remote U.S. Towns That Feel Like A World Away appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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So many things come to mind when it comes to Utah. Whether it's how underrated and gorgeous Salt Lake City is, one of the best states to book a trip of a lifetime to hit the slopes, or perhaps a handful of jokes about BYU's student life, Utah is so much more diverse than given … The post Move Over Zion! This Affordable Utah Town Is Just As Beautiful With Less Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Spoiler alert: I am not a “cruise person.” BUT, I also think cruises are really fun and have their place. I have lived in the Caribbean. I like renting a jeep, eating at roadside shacks, and finding beaches that don't have 5,000 other people on them. But I have also cruised the Caribbean, and I … The post The Pros And Cons Of Traveling The Caribbean By Cruise 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 13th, 2026 – Dubrovnik Airport is expecting further growth throughout 2026 with the recently announced introduction of new routes from both Ryanair and Wizz Air, as well as planned investments. Popular budget airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair have both recently announced their plans for flight expansion from Dubrovnik to various destinations. As we reported on February the 6th, Wizz Air will introduce a brand new seasonal route from Dubrovnik to Cluj in Romania this year. It will be available to passengers as of mid-May 2026, with the first flight between the two cities scheduled for May the 23rd, 2026. Dubrovnik

February the 13th, 2026 – Croatian companies want to be a part of North Africa’s unfolding energy transition, with a business delegation composed of over 15 companies paying a visit to Morocco. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) recently organised the formation of a business delegation in cooperation with the Moroccan General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM). From February the 10th to the 14th, Croatian companies have the opportunity to participate in an economic forum and B2B talks, as well as visit the solar technology fair Solaire Expo Maroc in Morocco, more specifically in Casablanca. Since Morocco is

Croatia has learned its opponents in the group stage of the Nations League, which will be held in 2026 and 2027. Zlatko Dalić’s team is in League A, the highest tier of the competition, and is placed in the second strongest group. They will play against three other teams in the group, which are Spain, England and the Czech Republic. Croatia has thus found itself in arguably the strongest group of this Nations League edition. The top two teams from the group advance to the quarter-finals, the third-placed team plays a play-off to stay in League A, while the bottom-placed team is

February the 12th, 2026 – Croatian airports served almost 14 million tourists throughout 2025, with Zagreb Airport firmly in first place. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the number of passengers served at Croatian airports increased last year to 13.99 million, representative of a 7% increase compared to 2024, the Central Bureau of Statistics recently announced. Compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, this is two and a half million more passengers (back then there were 11.4 million passengers served), which confirms the theory that Croatia is still very from just a car destination. The total number of landings and takeoffs at Croatian airports

February the 12th, 2026 – A 17.6 million euro investment is on the cards for health tourism in continental Croatia, more specifically in the already popular Stubičke Toplice. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina recently visited the construction works of the swimming pool and hotel of the Stubičke Toplice Special Hospital. This is an incredible 17.6 million euro investment in health tourism in continental Croatia and one of the largest investments in the development of year-round health tourism in that part of the country. The project was co-financed with 16.5 million euros, as part of the National Recovery and