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Chasing changing leaves can feel like a gamble. Trust me, every single year I try to plan the perfect trip to the Red River Gorge just 2 hours from my house to catch the leaves, and the window is tight! Normally, you get a tiny, unpredictable two-week window in late October before a random storm … The post These 10 Destinations Have The Longest Fall Foliage Seasons In Europe appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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My favorite resort brand has finally arrived in Thailand. I have stayed at RIU resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean countless times, and there is one reason I keep going back every single time. Bang for your buck. There might not be another all-inclusive brand on the planet that delivers a consistent offering at the … The post First Ever RIU All-Inclusive Resort Opens Today In Thailand appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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If Barcelona or Mallorca are the only destinations that come to mind when you think of an off-season fall getaway in Spain, think again. Instead of flocking to the same done-and-dusted hotspots that are, in fact, chasing tourists away, why not give the fast-rising, equally exciting, but still relatively unknown Valencia a chance? Offering miles … The post This Mediterranean Spanish City With Miles Of Golden Sand, 300 Days Of Sunshine, And $10 Tapas Is Surging In Popularity appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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If you think escaping the winter freeze means dropping half your paycheck on an overcrowded mega-resort in Cancun or the Bahamas, think again. That might be the default playbook for travelers dealing with freezing temperatures across the States, where winter brings endless slush and gray skies, but this Central American country didn’t get the memo. … The post This Central American Country With Black Sand Beaches, 85°F Winters, And $5 Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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The Mediterranean travel map is feeling entirely tapped out this year. Italy is fighting mass tourism with aggressive new city fees. The Greek islands are overwhelmed by cruise ship crowds fighting for sunset photos. Finding a quiet slice of the region that offers elite natural beauty without the crushing tourist congestion feels almost impossible for … The post This Mediterranean Paradise With Crystal-Clear Turquoise Waters And White Limestone Cliffs Is The Top Comeback Story of 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

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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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September the 8th, 2026 – Former Croatian PM Jadranka Kosor is seeking total suspension of all Serbian EU accession talks, calling on Ursula von der Leyen to take action. Former Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor has called on the European Commission to completely suspend Serbia’s EU accession negotiations following today’s mass farewell for Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, which was held with the highest state and military honours. “After today’s funeral, involving the anti-civilisational bowing of Serbia to a war criminal convicted of genocide, I expect the incompetent European Commission and its incompetent leader Ursula von der Leyen to fully suspend

September the 8th, 2026 – An Osijek company is set to develop unmanned systems in Vukovar and more as part of a five million euro project. A new production facility is being built in the Vukovar Business Zone by the Osijek-based company GAUSS d.o.o., which focuses on the development of digital and high-tech solutions. Poslovni reports that last week, representatives of the investors, together with Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Ivan Penava, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries David Vlajčić, and State Secretary Dario Tišov, toured the investment worth slightly less than five million euros.

September the 8th, 2026 – There have been 3% more vehicles recorded on Croatian motorways this year than back during this period in 2025. From the beginning of the year until the end of August, 56.5 million cars passed along Croatian motorways, which is an increase of 1.6 million, or three percent, compared with the same period last year, HRT reports. “Croatia as a tourist country is recognised not only for its natural beauty, but above all for the safety it offers to all tourists, and this increase in traffic is a result of that,” said Ivan Ribičić, Director of

September the 8th, 2026 – A brand new poll has showcased the absolute worst result for HDZ in the last two years, with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković personally scoring very poorly. Public dissatisfaction over the hazardous waste affair in Lika has been reflected on the political scene, as shown by the latest monthly CRO Demoskop survey. Index reports that according to the poll conducted for RTL this month, both HDZ and SDP recorded a significant drop in support, with the ruling party, being HDZ, falling to its lowest level in the past two years. If parliamentary elections had been held

Croatia head coach Slaven Bilić announced the squad list he’s counting on for the upcoming Nations League fixtures in September and October. Croatia have four competitive matches in the space of 11 days ahead of them, and head coach Bilić will be relying on the following players for this “campaign”: “Summer has passed, that period where I did a lot of thinking, a lot of talking. The time to gather has come, and I think we’re ready now. I talked a lot with the players, watched, thought it over, and arrived at the final list. This is a specific situation