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Honesty time… Los Cabos isn't exactly short on luxury resorts. In fact, it’s easy to get “all-inclusive fatigue,” where every marble lobby and infinity pool starts to look exactly the same. I walked into Villa La Valencia Beach Resort & Spa expecting the standard luxury experience—but what I found wasn't just another hotel, not by … The post I Stayed At This Gorgeous Resort With The Longest Lazy River In Cabo: Here’s My Honest Review appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Seaside tapa bars, calm waves crashing upon golden sand, and a maze of storied streets to explore — that and more is what you'll find in Spain's most underrated city. As the country's household names have become iffy at best in terms of whether or not it's wise to visit, there's one unsung city on … The post Why Spain’s Most Underrated City Is Europe’s Most Popular Winter Destination appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Sri Lanka has been on a surprising tear for years as Asia's new island hotspot, no matter if you're up for a solo adventure with jungle-piercing train rides or seeking your own slice of paradise on what feels like untouched coastline. That's not to say Sri Lanka's time is up, but there's another island rising … The post Move Over Sri Lanka! This Gorgeous Island Is Asia’s New Vacation Hotspot appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Let's be honest — Colorado can be hit-or-miss this time of year. Most travelers aren't packing shades for the beaming hot sun like you would on a Florida beach vacay. Nope — they're packing shades for the blinding slopes that lure in thousands of adventurers willing to brave the cold. But skiing isn't the only … The post This Dreamy Mountain Town Is Colorado’s Most Underrated Getaway (Even If You Don’t Like Skiing) appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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It has been over 20 years since the Eurostar revolutionized travel between London and mainland Europe. While France, Belgium, and the Netherlands have enjoyed direct connections for years, a fourth country is finally being added to the mix. Soon enough, travelers will be able to board trains in Great Britain and go all the way … The post New Direct Train From London Will Launch To This European Country For The First Time Ever appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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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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Beijing has activated an online system for Chinese visa applications in the United States to speed up processing and attract more visitors. The development is part of a broader reopening push. China has rolled out an online visa application portal for travelers applying from the United States, aiming to streamline submissions and encourage more trips to the country. The launch forms part of an effort to revive inbound travel and business exchanges, according to SCMP. Applicants in the US will be able to complete forms online and upload supporting files before any required in-person steps. In most cases, consulates still verify passports

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December the 9th, 2025 – There’s a beautiful Zagreb waterfall (yes, you read that right) which alters its appearance with the changing of the seasons. Sopot on Medvednica is the perfect nature injection just outside the sprawling city below. As Putni kofer/Martina Hrupic writes, compared to some other waterfalls around the world, even those elsewhere in Croatia, this hidden Zagreb waterfall isn’t the most grandiose in appearance, nor is it the most magnificent in dimensions. However, its name is known to practically every keen hiker in the wider Zagreb area, especially those who often visit the beautiful Medvednica Nature Park. It’s

The draw for the quarter-finals of the SuperSport Croatian Cup was held at the premises of the Croatian Football Federation on Monday. The quarter-final pairings are as follows: Dinamo – Kurilovec Rijeka – Hajduk Slaven Belupo – Lokomotiva Varaždin – Gorica One match will be played, and the quarter-finals are scheduled for March 3 and 4, 2026. Unlike the previous rounds, the quarter-finals were open and the teams could draw any opponent. Rijeka is the defending champion, and the final this season will be played over a single match at the Opus Arena in Osijek. Seven first-league teams made it to the top eight, with NK Kurilovec

December the 8th, 2025 – It’s been a year of smashing records for Croatia’s southernmost air hub, with investments in Dubrovnik Airport recently announced. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Sinisa Malus writes, the year that is now rapidly coming to an end will remain a milestone in the history of Dubrovnik Airport. For the very first time, the number of passengers exceeded three million. With a total of 3,058,306 passengers served during the first eleven months of 2025, growth of 4.46 percent was achieved compared to the same period of the previous year, which was also a record. In addition to the 3.1 million passengers

December the 8th, 2025 – Croatia’s highest cliff is half the height of Paris’ dazzling Eiffel Tower, and one of the world’s most stunning national parks can also be found right there. As Putni kofer writes, there’s an incredibly beautiful part of Croatia entirely dictated by contrasts, including the one between gentle, friendly beaches and brutally, terrifyingly steep cliffs. In fact, Croatia’s highest cliff is half the size of the Eiffel Tower, it’s called Telašćica and it is located in the southeast of Dugi Otok. This utterly exceptional bay has enjoyed the status of a protected area for decades now –

December the 7th, 2025 – A young Croatian man from Pazin in Istria has invented self-healing concrete, rightfully being recognised at the international Eureka IIEC competition. As Morski writes, an incredibly talented young Croatian man from Pazin who is also a final year student at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Ivan Sloković, recently won 3rd place at the prestigious international competition Eureka IIEC 2025. Ivan’s innovation is ConCure, a form of concrete that actually “heals” itself and solves the global problem of corrosion of reinforced structures. It doesn’t come as a surprise at all that this young Croatian man’s creation of