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If you've been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn't been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we've been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so we decided to round up 6 safe travelers are flocking to … The post 6 Safe Destinations Crushing Tourism Records Right Now appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Take it from a local like me. “California” and “government” in the same sentence often draws a side-eye. However, when it comes to tourism reports, our ears perk up like a dog hearing the treat bag. The latest government report doesn’t reflect the sky-high rent I pay or the high-speed train that’s been teased for … The post This Iconic West Coast City Is Now More Popular Than Los Angeles appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Love it or hate it, Paris is without question one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Trust me, I've been living here for 5+ years now, and I'm yet to run out of breathtaking sights and flowery cafés to discover. There's just one major downside—other than dealing with the hellish French bureaucracy and … The post Top 5 Medieval Towns In France Without The Paris Summer Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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When you think of Europe, chances are it's places like Rome, with its imposing Colosseum and open-air museum of a Historic Center, or Paris, with the Haussmann-designed, grid-like cityscape, and soaring Eiffel that come to mind. I live in Paris myself, and I go to Rome at least twice a year, so don't get me … The post The European Capital Straight Out Of A Fairytale You Need To Visit At Least Once appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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If you thought the only worthwhile Caribbean escapes were The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, we have news for you: there’s far more to this paradisal region than the same household names everyone defaults to. Dotted across the Caribbean are countries that don’t always get treated like bona fide beach getaways, as if there’s … The post 4 Reasons Why This Beautiful Island Is The Caribbean’s New Hotspot 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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June the 8th, 2026 – This island is one of several with zero cars, but few realise that there’s a Croatian island with its own “railway” at all. Just a few minutes off the coast of beautiful Šibenik lies one of Croatia’s smallest inhabited islands, Krapanj. It’s a place known for its quiet old streets, sponge-diving tradition, and the total absence of cars. That is far from all, however, as hidden among its coastal paths is something most visitors do not expect to see on any Croatian island, and that’s a “railway”. Tooma2 Krapanj is famously the lowest inhabited island

June the 8th, 2026 – Supporters and protesters of Zagreb Pride, which marked its 25th anniversary yesterday, faced off in the city centre. Thousands of people took part in the 25th Zagreb Pride march this past weekend, marking a milestone for Croatia’s LGBTQ+ community as participants, politicians, activists, and supporters gathered in the capital for one of the country’s most visible annual human rights events. Held under the slogan “Step by Step, a Step Forward” , Index reports that this year’s march highlighted calls for continued protection of LGBTQ+ rights and concerns about what organisers describe as growing anti-LGBTQ+ and

June the 8th, 2026 – The Islamic community is currently planning to construct a major new educational and cultural centre in Zagreb. Naturally, this has been met with very divided opinions. The aforementioned future Islamic centre is a massive project that would significantly expand its institutional presence in the Croatian capital and create new cultural and religious facilities for future generations. The planned development, described by the Islamic Community as an educational centre with accompanying facilities, is intended to serve as a long-term hub for learning, community activities, and cultural engagement. The project is being presented as an investment in

June the 8th, 2026 – Split Airport and ferry port dealt with the first real summer surge this past weekend, with over 80,000 passengers expected to have passed through both facilities. Croatia’s summer season is shifting into a faster pace and this past weekend hailed it. Split handled one of its busiest weekends of the year this weekend, with more than 80,000 passengers expected to have passed through the city’s airport and ferry port over just a few days. According to forecasts from transport authorities, the combined volume of travellers moving through Split Airport and the Port of Split highlighted

Croatia and Slovenia met tonight in Varaždin for the Vatreni’s final warm-up before heading to the World Cup. Croatia won 2-1 thanks to goals by Luka Modrić and Mario Pašalić. As previously announced, coach Zlatko Dalić switched to a 4-2-3-1 system for the final warm-up ahead of the World Cup, a deliberate change from the three-back setup used against Belgium. Speaking the day before the match, Dalić set the tone: “I’m satisfied with how we worked and trained, although the result against Belgium unsettled us a little, but that was a friendly that served its purpose. Everything was great except