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The internet is currently exploding with rumors, flight cancellations, and widespread panic regarding travel to Mexico. Following a massive military operation on Sunday, February 22, the U.S. Embassy issued a widespread Security Alert, and a wave of fearmongering has tourists scrambling to contact their airlines and cancel their upcoming vacations. If you have a trip … The post Should You Cancel Your Trip To Mexico Amid New Travel Alert? appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Forget Barcelona and its (undeniably-pretty) but chaotic Gothic Quarter, Madrid with the expensive, anything-but-authentic pub fare and flashy boulevards, and Málaga's jam-packed beachfront. This year, a lesser-known gem in the North of Spain, miles away from the touristy capital and the Mediterranean Coast, is stealing the show. The largest city, and beating heart of the … The post Americans Can Fly Nonstop To Spain’s Fastest Rising Destination This Spring appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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When we picture our chosen safe havens, that list likely looks different to everyone. For example, Puerto Vallarta has long been deemed one of Mexico's safest beach destinations, but things went topsy-turvy out of nowhere this week with a new security alert you've likely seen on every news station by now. For the States, though, … The post This East Coast Gem Is America’s Safest Beach Destination appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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A severe and rapidly developing security crisis in the Mexican state of Jalisco has triggered immediate shelter-in-place orders for all American and Canadian tourists in Puerto Vallarta. Following a federal military operation in the region on Sunday, retaliatory violence has erupted across multiple states. If you are currently in Puerto Vallarta, or scheduled to fly … The post Urgent Puerto Vallarta Travel Advisory: Airport Closed, U.S. Issues Alert appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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There’s no point sugarcoating it: whether you like it or not, America’s reputation in Europe isn’t exactly glowing right now. From the ever-so-often diplomatic rifts, to U.S. tourists reporting not feeling welcome across a number of European cities (fancy getting chased down the calle by a water-pistol-wielding Catalan, anyone?) and of course, the mounting piles … The post This Is The Easiest European Country For Americans To Visit In 2026 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 23rd, 2026 – Kostrena, a small settlement not far from Rijeka, made its mark on the world via the Suez Canal, the Titanic and more. As Putni kofer/Ivana Vasarevic writes, with one proverbial foot in the Adriatic and the other in Gorski Kotar: this is how we might best describe Kvarner. It’s a northern Croatian region that delights all who visit it with its perfect combination of sea and mountain atmosphere. From Rijeka, the city that flows, to the gorgeous islands of Cres, Krk, Lošinj, Rab, Susak… Then we come to the smaller coastal towns, which carefully and authentically

February the 23rd, 2026 – Wellovar, or should we say Bjelovar, has been an up and coming settlement for a while now, and it’s latest geothermal miracle attests to its bright future. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the Wellovar geothermal sport and recreation park is currently in the final stages of construction in Bjelovar. It’s one of the most demanding projects in the city’s history by far, both in the sense of finances and infrastructure. It is an expansive future complex that, in terms of its scope, technological solutions and planned purpose, goes beyond local significance and positions Bjelovar among the rare

February the 22nd, 2026 – Sisak is a city that is often simply forgotten, but it has impressed the BBC, which showered praise on this Croatian city far from the glam of the coastline. As Putni kofer writes, settlements built along rivers have always played a crucial role in the development of civilisations throughout time. Waterways enabled trade, irrigation and connecting people, and many of the world’s metropolises grew, prospered and prospered thanks solely to them. This was particularly evident in the countries of Southeast Asia, where rivers have been the basis for the cultivation of rice, one of the most

February the 22nd, 2026 – Aside from being beautiful and surrounded by pristine nature, Lake Butoniga has enormous importance, as fishing and swimming are forbidden. You can only admire it from afar… As Putni kofer writes, beautiful Istria is a firm favourite destination for tourists from all over the world, with travellers from Croatia and the surrounding region often choosing it for shorter trips and get to know every corner of it. From its old coastal towns, picturesque villages on top of misty hills in the interior, waterfalls and rivers, to its fantastic food and wine, a trip to Istria is

February the 21st, 2026 – Changes to Croatian taxi services are on the horizon, and the tug-of-war between the sector and the state. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, while taxi drivers are announcing a strike due to low labour costs and high commissions, the state is planning to set the lowest and highest prices per kilometre. The move, according to the ministry, should allow for sustainable prices for drivers but prevent them from being unfairly overpaid. If someone wants to order a taxi from Zagreb’s Main Station to, for example, Trešnjevka, they will pay depending on which platform they order the ride from.