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It’s one of the most disappointing moments in travel. You’ve spent thousands of dollars, used a precious week of vacation time, and flown hours to what you thought was a beach paradise. You throw open your balcony doors, ready to dive in, only to see a coastline being pounded by massive, waves and lined with … The post 7 Sunny Beach Destinations With Warm, Calm & Clear Oceans This Winter appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Rumor has it that season 4 of The White Lotus is in the works. Word on the street says the French Riviera may be the next locale that set-jetters will surely invade once all the twists and turns of the first episode air. Given the massive popularity (and rightfully so if you ask me) of … The post Travel Experts Reveal Gorgeous White-Sand Paradise As Thailand’s Top Island Getaway appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Mexico is the most popular destination for American travelers going abroad, but it's a known fact a majority of people will flock into one of only four spots: Cancun, Tulum, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and if a cultural getaway's their forte, possibly Mexico City. Needless to say, overtourism is taking a massive toll on local … The post This Magical Colonial Town In Mexico Wants More Tourists & It’s Easy To Get To From Cancun appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Buffalo has big “wait, why is this actually amazing?” energy right now. We at Travel Off Path love a good comeback story, and this “forgotten” New York city is quietly having one of the coolest in the country. It’s still the place you fly into for Niagara Falls and Bills games, sure—but if that’s all … The post This “Forgotten” New York City Is Quietly Turning Into America’s Coolest Comeback Story appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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After Europe unofficially proclaimed its Railway Renaissance, and Latin America followed suit with multiple exciting new train routes, it was only a matter of time until Southeast Asia finally jumped on this bandwagon. This time, it's Vietnam doing the honors, and if you've ever traveled up and down the country by train, you know how … The post This Asian Country Is Building A High-Speed Train From The Capital To World’s Most Beautiful Bay 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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November the 16th, 2025 – The film and TV history of this country doesn’t begin and end with GoT and Star Wars, and the Croatian Hollywood project intends to shed light on it all. As 24sata/Davor Lugaric writes, Croatia is actually a little Hollywood, these are the words of Đelo Hadžiselimović from seven years ago, which inspired director and producer Bruno Grgurić and director Darko Duda to embark on a unique project. They first came to him with the idea of filming a documentary series dedicated to the rich film history Croatia boasts, but when Đelo uttered the aforementioned words, it

November the 16th, 2025 – When you first think of Dalmatia, your mind likely goes straight to Split. Which is actually Dalmatia’s biggest town, however? Many have no idea that it isn’t technically Split… As Putni kofer writes, Split is by far the largest city in Dalmatia by population and one of the most important cultural, historical and tourist centres on the entire Adriatic. However, as soon as we put population figures aside and focus on something completely different, for example the actual areas that towns and cities span, the picture changes fundamentally. Looking at it from that perspective, it quickly

November the 15th, 2025 – Croatia is set to get another new football stadium before the Dinamo stadium is completed, and it will be located far from the capital. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, work is currently firmly underway in Zagreb on the site of the former Kranjčevićeva Stadium, where a modern stadium is now being built, the second such structure in Croatia after the on in Osijek. The football fever (or at least football stadium fever, that is) in Croatia isn’t going to stop there. What has been quietly talked about for the last two years will soon become a reality.

November the 15th, 2025 – Croatian airports enjoyed increases throughout the month of September 2025 as well, providing a clear picture of the gradual extension of the tourist season. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatian airports served a total of 1.8 million passengers in September 2025, representative of a 6.1% increase compared to the exact same month last year. The highest number of passengers were served Split Airport, 533,000 of them in total, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Of all Croatian airports to experience increases in September 2025, Split Airport stands out. In September this year, passenger

It was a celebratory night at Rujevica as the Croatia national team played its last home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands. They needed only a point to secure their spot in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year — and indeed, they succeeded. Lineups Croatia: Livaković; Stanišić, Vušković, Gvardiol; Marco Pašalić, Modrić, Sučić, Perišić; Mario Pašalić, Kramarić; Musa Faroe Islands: Lamhauge; Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson; Joensen, Turi, Andreasen, Davidsen; Frederiksberg, Olsen, Sorensen Match report Croatia had its first real chance of the match in the 12th minute, but it was the Faroe Islands to find the back of the net