/* Design Tokens - Updated Colors */

:root {

  --primary-red: #002984;

  --secondary-blue: #064368;

  --teal: #01949B;

  --primary-navy: #064368;

  --secondary-navy: #053553;

  --accent-purple: #4A148C;

  --accent-indigo: #01949B;

  --accent-coral: #CC3533;

  --accent-orange: #CC3533;

  --accent-orange-light: #FDE8E8;

  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  --text-grey: #A0AEC0;

  --text-dark: #2D3748;

  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Flat colors */

  --color-primary: #CC3533;

  --color-accent: #01949B;

}



/* Global Elements */

body {

  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;

  color: var(--text-dark);

  background-color: #fff;

  overflow-x: hidden;

}



/* Typography & Layout */

.text-navy {

  color: #0f1c35;

}



.text-coral {

  color: #f36303;

}



.bg-navy {

  background-color: var(--primary-navy);

}



.bg-light-purple {

  background-color: #F3E5F5;

}



/* Custom Buttons */

.btn-consultation {

  background: #002984;

  color: var(--text-white);

  border: none;

  font-weight: 600;

  /* padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; */

  border-radius: 8px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgb(0 41 132 / 25%);

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

  font-size: .85rem;

  padding: .75rem 1.1rem !important;

}

.btn-consultation[disabled="disabled"]{

  background-color: #002984 !important;

  color: #fff!important;

  

}

.btn-consultation[disabled="disabled"]:hover{

  cursor: no-drop!important;

}

.btn-consultation .cal-btn-icon {

  display: inline-flex;

  background: rgb(255 248 248 / 17%);

  margin-left: 5px;

}



.btn-consultation:hover {

  background: #f36303;

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.35);

  color: var(--text-white);

}

.btn-consultation.btn-consultation2{

  background: #f36303;

}

.btn-outline-custom {

  border: 2px solid #f36303;

  color: #f36303;

  font-weight: 600;

  font-size: .85rem;

  padding: .75rem 1.1rem !important;

  border-radius: 8px;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.btn-outline-custom:hover {

  background: #f36303;

  color: var(--text-white);

  border-color: #f36303;

}



/* Header & Navbar */

.navbar {

  padding: 0.5rem 0;

  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;

}



.navbar-logo {

  /* width: 175px; */

  height: auto;

  max-height: 66px;

  object-fit: contain;

}



.navbar .navbar-nav {

  flex: 1;

  justify-content: center;

}



.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link {

    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;

    font-size: 0.90rem;

}



.navbar .btn-consultation {

  padding: .75rem 1.1rem;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  white-space: nowrap;

}



/* Scroll animation states */

.navbar-sticky {

  position: fixed;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  z-index: 1030;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  background: var(--text-white);

  animation: slideDown 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;

}



@keyframes slideDown {

  0% {

    transform: translateY(-100%);

    opacity: 0;

  }



  100% {

    transform: translateY(0);

    opacity: 1;

  }

}



.nav-link {

  color: var(--text-dark);

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

  position: relative;

}



.nav-link:hover,

.nav-link.active {

  color: #f36303 !important;

}



.nav-link::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  width: 0;

  height: 2px;

  bottom: -4px;

  left: 0;

  background-color: #f36303;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.nav-link:hover::before {

  width: 100%;

}



/* Dropdown hover support */

@media (min-width: 992px) {

  .navbar-nav .dropdown .dropdown-menu {

    display: block;

    opacity: 0;

    visibility: hidden;

    transform: translateY(8px);

    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;

    pointer-events: none;

    margin-top: 0;

  }



  .navbar-nav .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {

    opacity: 1;

    visibility: visible;

    transform: translateY(0);

    pointer-events: auto;

  }



  .dropdown-toggle::after {

    display: none !important;

  }



  .dropdown-right-icon {

    font-size: 0.6rem;

    margin-left: 4px;

    transition: none;

  }

}



.dropdown-item {

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;

  transition: all 0.2s ease;

}



.dropdown-item:hover {

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06);

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



/* Hero Section */

.hero-section {

  background: url(../images/banner-bg.png);

  padding: 4.2rem 0 6rem 0;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.hero-stats-badge {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 16px;

  padding: 1.5rem;

  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 10%;

  right: 5%;

  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes float {



  0%,

  100% {

    transform: translateY(0);

  }



  50% {

    transform: translateY(-10px);

  }

}



@keyframes pulse {



  0%,

  100% {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: scale(1);

  }



  50% {

    opacity: 0.7;

    transform: scale(1.3);

  }

}



/* Trust Badge - Premium Unique Design */

.trust-badge-wrap {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 1rem;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);

  border-radius: 60px;

  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem 0.55rem 0.55rem;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.trust-badge-wrap::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: -100%;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);

  transition: left 0.6s ease;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover::before {

  left: 100%;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover {

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.12);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15);

}



.trust-badge-avatars {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  position: relative;

}



.trust-avatar {

  width: 38px;

  height: 38px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1rem;

  border: 2px solid #cc3633a6;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  position: relative;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease, z-index 0s;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.trust-avatar img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.trust-avatar-1 {

  background: #f36303;

  z-index: 3;

}



.trust-avatar-2 {

  background: #F3E5F5;

  z-index: 2;

  margin-left: -12px;

}



.trust-avatar-3 {

  background: #CC3533;

  z-index: 1;

  margin-left: -12px;

}



.trust-avatar-plus {

      background: #002984;

    color: #fff;

    font-weight: 800;

    font-size: 0.85rem;

    z-index: 2;

    margin-left: -12px;

    border-color: #002984;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover .trust-avatar {

  transform: translateY(-3px);

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover .trust-avatar-1 {

  z-index: 6;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover .trust-avatar-2 {

  z-index: 5;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover .trust-avatar-3 {

  z-index: 4;

}



.trust-badge-wrap:hover .trust-avatar-plus {

  z-index: 7;

}



.trust-badge-content {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 2px;

}



.trust-badge-stats {

  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

  gap: 0.35rem;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

}



.trust-badge-count {

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #064368;

  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

}



.trust-counter {

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #f36303;

}



.trust-plus {

  font-size: 0.8rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #CC3533;

  margin-left: 1px;

}



.trust-badge-label {

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #4A5568;

  letter-spacing: 0.3px;

}



.trust-badge-rating {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.5rem;

}



.trust-stars {

  display: flex;

  gap: 1px;

  color: #FFB800;

  font-size: 0.6rem;

}



.trust-rating-text {

  font-size: 0.7rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #f36303;

  white-space: nowrap;

}



.trust-reviews {

  font-weight: 500;

  color: #718096;

  font-size: 0.65rem;

}



@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .trust-badge-wrap {

    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem 0.4rem 0.4rem;

    gap: 0.65rem;

    border-radius: 40px;

  }



  .trust-avatar {

    width: 30px;

    height: 30px;

    font-size: 0.75rem;

  }



  .trust-badge-count,

  .trust-counter {

    font-size: 0.85rem;

  }



  .trust-badge-label {

    font-size: 0.6rem;

  }

}



/* Stats Banner */

.banner-images {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.banner-images .map img {

  position: absolute;

  top: -180px;

  right: 0;

  width: 590px;

  opacity: 0.55;

  transform-origin: center center;

  animation: mapRotate 80s linear infinite;

  will-change: transform;

}



@keyframes mapRotate {

  from {

    transform: rotate(0deg);

  }



  to {

    transform: rotate(360deg);

  }

}



.banner-images .destination img {

        position: absolute;

    bottom: -228px;

    right: -3px;

    width: 665px;

}



.banner-images .girl img {

  position: absolute;

    top: -194px;

    right: 76px;

    width: 387px;

}



.stats-banner {

  padding: 4rem 0;

  /* background: url(../images/big-city.png); */

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

  background-size: cover;

  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  background-position: center;

}



.stats-banner::after {

  position: absolute;

  content: '';

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background-color: #064368;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  z-index: -1;

}



.stats-card {

  position: relative;

  padding: 1.5rem;

  border-radius: 16px;

  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 7%);

  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 15%);

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: flex-start;

  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);

}



.stats-card:hover {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.2);

  transform: translateY(-3px);

}



.stats-card .cntnt {

  width: calc(100% - 55px);

  text-align: left;

  padding-left: 20px;

}



.stats-icon-wrap {

  width: 50px;

  height: 50px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.15);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  color: var(--teal);

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.stats-card:hover .stats-icon-wrap {

  background: var(--teal);

  color: var(--text-white);

}



.stats-counter {

  font-size: 2rem;

  display: inline;

}



.stats-plus,

.stats-percent {

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--teal);

  margin-left: 2px;

}



.stats-label {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  font-weight: 500;

  margin-top: 0.25rem;

}



.airplane-img img {

  position: absolute;

  right: 0;

  top: 48px;

  width: 190px;

  opacity: .55;

}



.study-cap img {

  position: absolute;
    top: -146px;
    left: -113px;
    width: 200px;

}
.how-work-mn {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}


/* ===== Visa Success Rate Floating Badge (Banner) ===== */

.visa-rate-badge {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -225px;

  left: 0%;

  transform: translateX(-50%);

  z-index: 20;

  animation: visaRateFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes visaRateFloat {



  0%,

  100% {

    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0px);

  }



  50% {

    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);

  }

}



.visa-rate-badge-inner {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 10px;

  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f0f4f8);

  border-radius: 18px;

  padding: 14px 20px 12px;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

}



.visa-rate-badge-inner::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: -100%;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);

  transition: left 0.8s ease;

}



.visa-rate-badge:hover .visa-rate-badge-inner::before {

  left: 100%;

}



.visa-rate-icon {

  width: 46px;

    height: 46px;

    border-radius: 14px;

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002984, #06215c);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 1.4rem;

    color: #fff;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgb(0 41 132 / 25%);

    position: relative;

    z-index: 1;

}



.visa-rate-icon i {

  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));

}



.visa-rate-content {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  line-height: 1.15;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

  justify-content: center;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 5px;

}



.visa-rate-number {

  font-size: 1.6rem;

  font-weight: 900;

  color: #f36303;

  letter-spacing: -0.5px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

  gap: 1px;

}



.visa-rate-number .stats-counter {

  font-size: 1.6rem;

  font-weight: 900;

  /* color: var(--primary-navy); */

  display: inline;

}



.visa-rate-percent {

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  /* color: var(--teal); */

  margin-left: 1px;

}



.visa-rate-label {

  font-size: 0.6rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.8px;

  color: #4a5568;

  margin-top: -1px;

}



.visa-rate-shine {

  position: absolute;

  top: -30px;

  right: -30px;

  width: 60px;

  height: 60px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);

  pointer-events: none;

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .visa-rate-badge {

    bottom: 20px;

    left: 50%;

    transform: translateX(-50%);

  }



  .visa-rate-badge-inner {

    padding: 10px 16px 10px;

    gap: 4px;

    border-radius: 14px;

  }



  .visa-rate-icon {

    width: 36px;

    height: 36px;

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    border-radius: 10px;

  }



  .visa-rate-number {

    font-size: 1.2rem;

  }



  .visa-rate-percent {

    font-size: 0.75rem;

  }



  .visa-rate-label {

    font-size: 0.5rem;

  }

}



@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .visa-rate-badge {

    bottom: 10px;

    left: 50%;

    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.85);

    transform-origin: center bottom;

  }

}



/* Destination Cards */

.destination-card {

  border: none;

  border-radius: 16px;

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.destination-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-8px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}



.destination-image-wrapper {

  position: relative;

  height: 220px;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.destination-card img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.destination-card:hover img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.flag-badge {

  position: absolute;

  top: 15px;

  left: 15px;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  z-index: 2;

}



/* AI Finder */

.finder-card {

  background: var(--primary-navy);

  border-radius: 24px;

  color: var(--text-white);

  padding: 3rem;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}



.form-control-custom {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  color: var(--text-white);

  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;

  border-radius: 8px;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.form-control-custom:focus {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  border-color: var(--accent-orange);

  box-shadow: none;

  color: var(--text-white);

}



/* Services Section - Redesigned */

.services-section {

  background: #ffffff;

}



.services-header {

  position: relative;

}



.services-badge-wrap {

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.services-badge {

  display: inline-block;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 1.5px;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  text-transform: uppercase;

  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;

  border-radius: 50px;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15);

}



.services-main-heading {

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #002984;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

}



.services-divider {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 0.75rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

}



.services-divider-line {

  display: inline-block;

  width: 50px;

  height: 2px;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f36303, transparent);

  border-radius: 2px;

}



.services-divider-icon {

  color: #f36303;

  font-size: 0.8rem;

}



.services-sub-text {

  color: #6B7A90;

  font-size: 1rem;

  max-width: 500px;

  margin: 0 auto;

}



/* Services Carousel - Owl Styles */

.services-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 15px 10px;

}



.services-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.3rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.services-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.services-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.services-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.services-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 1.2rem !important;

}



.services-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.services-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

}



/* Service Cards */

.service-card {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border: none;

  border-radius: 16px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  text-align: left;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  padding: 15px;

}







.service-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-8px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.08);

  border: 1px solid #002984;

}



.service-card-inner {

  padding: 0;

  position: relative;

  flex: 1;

}



.service-card-img {

  width: 100%;

  /* height: 100%; */

  overflow: hidden;

  border-radius: 12px;

  margin-top: 15px;

}



/* HTML: <img class="inverted-radius" src="" alt=""> */

.inverted-radius {

  --r: 11px;

  --s: 20px;

  --x: 15px;

  --y: 15px;



  /* width: 250px; */

  /* aspect-ratio: 1; */

  background: #3FB8AF;

  border-radius: var(--r);

  --_m: /calc(2*var(--r)) calc(2*var(--r)) radial-gradient(#000 70%, #0000 72%);

  --_g: conic-gradient(from 90deg at calc(100% - var(--r)) calc(100% - var(--r)), #0000 25%, #000 0);

  --_d: (var(--s) + var(--r));

  mask:

    calc(100% - var(--_d) - var(--x)) 100% var(--_m),

    100% calc(100% - var(--_d) - var(--y)) var(--_m),

    radial-gradient(var(--s) at 100% 100%, #0000 99%, #000 calc(100% + 1px)) calc(-1*var(--r) - var(--x)) calc(-1*var(--r) - var(--y)),

    var(--_g) calc(-1*var(--_d) - var(--x)) 0,

    var(--_g) 0 calc(-1*var(--_d) - var(--y));

  mask-repeat: no-repeat;

}



.service-card-img img {

  width: 100% !important;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  display: block;

  /* transition: all 0.3s linear; */

}



.read-more-btn {

  position: absolute;

  right: 16px;

  bottom: 16px;

  width: 36px;

  height: 36px;

  background: #002984;

  border-radius: 50%;

  text-align: center;

  line-height: 35px;

  color: #fff;

  transform: rotate(-30deg);

}



.read-more-btn:hover {

  background: #f36303;

}



.service-card-inner .service-card-content h5 {

  font-size: 18px;

  font-weight: 600 !important;

  line-height: 25px;

  margin: 8px 0 !important;

  color: #0f1c35;

}



.service-card-inner .service-card-content p {

  margin: 0;

  line-height: 24px;

  font-size: 14px;

  letter-spacing: 0.2px;

  display: -webkit-box;

  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;

  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;

  overflow: hidden;

  text-overflow: ellipsis;

  color: #657493 !important;

}



.service-icon-wrap {

  position: relative;

  display: inline-flex;

  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;

}



.service-icon {

  width: 70px;

  height: 70px;

  background-color: #F8F9FA;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.8rem;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.service-icon img {

  width: 36px;

  height: 36px;

  object-fit: contain;

}



.service-icon-ring {

  position: absolute;

  top: -5px;

  left: -5px;

  right: -5px;

  bottom: -5px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  border: 2px dashed rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  animation: spinRing 12s linear infinite;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

}



@keyframes spinRing {

  0% {

    transform: rotate(0deg);

  }



  100% {

    transform: rotate(360deg);

  }

}



.service-card:hover .service-icon {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

  transform: scale(1.1);

}



.service-card:hover .service-icon-ring {

  border-color: var(--teal);

  animation-duration: 6s;

}



.service-card-content {

  position: relative;

}





/* About Us Section */

.about-images-grid {

  position: relative;

  padding-right: 1.5rem;

  z-index: 1;

}



.about-images-grid::after {

  position: absolute;

  content: '';

  width: 93%;

  height: 433px;

  background: #fff2ea;

  border-radius: 100px 20px 20px 20px;

  top: 25px;

  left: 0;

  z-index: -1;

}



.about-img-main {

  position: relative;

  border-radius: 100px 20px 20px 20px;

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  width: 94%;

  transform: skewY(359deg);

  margin-left: 6%;

}



.about-img-main img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 375px;

  object-fit: cover;

  display: block;

  object-position: right;

}



.about-img-badge {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 1.5rem;

  left: 1.5rem;

  background: var(--text-white);

  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;

  border-radius: 12px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.6rem;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

}



.about-badge-icon {

  font-size: 1.5rem;

}



.about-badge-text {

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

}



.about-img-sm {

  position: absolute;

  width: 300px;

  height: 280px;

  border-radius: 16px;

  overflow: hidden;

  /* box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); */

  border: 10px solid var(--text-white);

}



.about-img-sm img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.about-sm-label {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  text-align: center;

  font-size: 0.55rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

  color: var(--text-white);

  padding: 2px 0;

  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);

}



/* About Experience Counter - Premium Unique Badge */

.about-exp-counter {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -49px;

  left: 13px;

  z-index: 10;

  animation: expBadgeFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes expBadgeFloat {



  0%,

  100% {

    transform: translateY(0px);

  }



  50% {

    transform: translateY(-8px);

  }

}



.about-exp-counter-inner {

      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e95e06, #c2511d);

    border-radius: 20px;

    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 1rem;

    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgb(246 98 0 / 35%), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

}



.about-exp-counter-inner::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: -50%;

  left: -50%;

  width: 200%;

  height: 200%;

  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);

  pointer-events: none;

}



.about-exp-counter-inner::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  width: 80px;

  height: 80px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

  top: -20px;

  right: -20px;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.about-exp-icon {

  width: 52px;

  height: 52px;

  border-radius: 14px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.6rem;

  color: #fff;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);

  animation: expIconPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes expIconPulse {



  0%,

  100% {

    transform: scale(1);

  }



  50% {

    transform: scale(1.08);

  }

}



.about-exp-num-wrap {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  line-height: 1.1;

}



.about-exp-num {

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  font-weight: 900;

  color: #fff;

  letter-spacing: -1px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: baseline;

  gap: 2px;

}



.about-exp-num .stats-counter {

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  color: #fff;

}



.about-exp-plus {

  font-size: 1.4rem;

  font-weight: 900;

  color: #FFD4D4;

  margin-left: 1px;

}



.about-exp-label {

  font-size: 0.62rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 1.5px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  margin-top: -2px;

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-exp-counter {

    bottom: -15px;

    right: -10px;

  }



  .about-exp-counter-inner {

    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;

    gap: 0.75rem;

    border-radius: 16px;

  }



  .about-exp-icon {

    width: 40px;

    height: 40px;

    font-size: 1.2rem;

    border-radius: 10px;

  }



  .about-exp-num {

    font-size: 1.6rem;

  }



  .about-exp-num .stats-counter {

    font-size: 1.6rem;

  }



  .about-exp-plus {

    font-size: 1rem;

  }



  .about-exp-label {

    font-size: 0.55rem;

  }

}



.about-img-sm-1 {

  bottom: -41%;

  right: 8px

}



.about-img-sm-2 {

  top: 10%;

  right: -15px;

}



.about-img-sm-2.about-img-sm {

  height: 170px;

  right: 2px;

  top: 26%;

  display: none;

}



.about-content {

  padding-left: 0.5rem;

}



.about-features-row {

  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

}



.about-feature-card {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border-radius: 14px;

  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;

  height: 100%;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.85rem;

}



.about-feature-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-4px);

  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

}



.about-feature-card-icon {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.about-feature-card-title {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  margin-bottom: 0;

  line-height: 1.3;

}



.about-stat-row {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 1.25rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;

  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;

  background: #F8F9FB;

  border-radius: 14px;

}



.about-stat-item {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  flex: 1;

}



.about-stat-num {

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  line-height: 1.2;

}



.about-stat-label {

  font-size: 0.6rem;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: var(--text-grey);

  font-weight: 600;

}



.about-stat-divider {

  width: 1px;

  height: 35px;

  background: #E2E8F0;

}



.about-desc {

  font-size: 0.95rem;

  color: #657493;

  line-height: 1.8;

  margin-bottom: 9px;

}



.about-features {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 0.85rem;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

}



.about-feature {

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 0.85rem;

}



.about-feature-icon {

  width: 42px;

  height: 42px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.15rem;

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.about-feature-title {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;

}



.about-feature-text {

  font-size: 0.8rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  margin-bottom: 0;

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-images-grid {

    padding-right: 0;

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

  }



  .about-img-main img {

    height: 300px;

  }



  .about-img-sm {

    width: 80px;

    height: 80px;

  }



  .about-content {

    padding-left: 0;

  }

}



/* Journey Carousel */

.journey-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 15px 10px;

}



.journey-slide {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 20px;

  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  text-align: center;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.journey-slide:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

}



.journey-slide-icon {

  width: 90px;

  height: 90px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06), rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.06));

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  margin: 0 auto 1rem;

  position: relative;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

}



.journey-slide:hover .journey-slide-icon {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--teal));

  color: var(--text-white);

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.journey-slide-step {

  position: absolute;

  top: -5px;

  right: -5px;

  width: 28px;

  height: 28px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: var(--text-white);

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.3);

}



.journey-slide:hover .journey-slide-step {

  background: var(--text-white);

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.journey-slide-title {

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 1.15rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;

  transition: color 0.3s;

}



.journey-slide:hover .journey-slide-title {

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.journey-slide-desc {

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  line-height: 1.6;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

}



.journey-slide-features {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 0.35rem;

  padding: 0.75rem;

  background: #F8F9FB;

  border-radius: 12px;

}



.journey-slide-features span {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.5rem;

}



.journey-slide-features span i {

  color: var(--teal);

  font-size: 0.7rem;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.3rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 1.2rem !important;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.journey-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

}



/* Calculator Cards */

.cal-card {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 20px;

  padding: 2rem 6rem 2rem 1.75rem;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  height: 100%;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.cal-card::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  height: 4px;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--teal));

  opacity: 0;

  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;

}



.cal-card:hover::before {

  opacity: 1;

}



.cal-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

}



.cal-card.scholarship-card {

  background: #fdebea;

}



.cal-card.cost-card {

  background: #dff4f5;

}



.cal-card.eligibility-card {

  background: #deeef7;

}



.cal-card.scholarship-card .cal-card-btn {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: #fff;

}



.cal-card.scholarship-card .cal-card-btn .cal-btn-icon {

  background: rgb(255 248 248 / 17%);

}



.cal-card.cost-card .cal-card-btn {

  background: var(--teal);

  color: #fff !important;

}



.cal-card.scholarship-card .cal-card-btn .cal-btn-icon {

  background: rgb(255 248 248 / 17%);

}



.cal-card.eligibility-card .cal-card-btn {

  background: var(--primary-navy);

  color: #fff !important;

}



.cal-card.eligibility-card .cal-card-btn .cal-btn-icon {

  background: rgb(255 248 248 / 17%);

}



.cal-card-badge {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  font-size: 0.7rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;

  border-radius: 50px;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  align-self: flex-start;

}



.cal-card-icon {

  width: 55px;

  height: 55px;

  border-radius: 16px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

}



.cal-card:hover .cal-card-icon {

  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--teal)) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.cal-card-title {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #3d4144;

  font-size: 1.22rem;

  margin-bottom: 13px;

}



.cal-card-desc {

  font-size: 0.92rem;

  color: #5a5b5c;

  line-height: 1.55;

  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;

}



.cal-card-stats {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 0.3rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;

  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;

  background: #F8F9FB;

  border-radius: 10px;

}



.cal-card-stats span {

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.4rem;

}



.cal-card-stats span i {

  color: var(--teal);

  font-size: 0.7rem;

}



.cal-card-btn {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 0.5rem;

  width: 100%;

  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;

  /* border-radius: 50px; */

  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);

  background: transparent;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  font-weight: 600;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.35s ease;

  border-radius: 8px;

  width: fit-content;

}



.cal-card-btn:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: var(--text-white);

}



.cal-card-btn:hover .cal-btn-icon {

  background: var(--text-white);

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.cal-btn-icon {

  width: 28px;

  height: 28px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.cal-card .relative-icn img {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 15px;

  width: 85px;

  right: 15px;

}



/* Scrolling Partners */

.marquee-container {

  overflow: hidden;

  position: relative;

  width: 100%;

  white-space: nowrap;

}



.marquee-content {

  display: inline-block;

  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;

}



.marquee-content img,

.marquee-content span {

  display: inline-block;

  margin: 0 3rem;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #B2BFD2;

}



@keyframes marquee {

  0% {

    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);

  }



  100% {

    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);

  }

}



/* Testimonials - Owl Carousel Cards */

/* .testimonial-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 15px 10px;

}



.testi-card {

      background: var(--text-white);

    border-radius: 20px;

    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;

    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgb(204 53 51 / 15%);

    border: 1px solid rgb(204 53 51 / 10%);

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.testi-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06);

}



.testi-quote-wrap {

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

}



.testi-quote-icon {

     font-size: 2.5rem;

    color: rgb(204 53 51);

    line-height: 1;

}



.testi-stars {

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: #FFB800;

  letter-spacing: 2px;

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  display: none;

}



.testi-text {

  font-size: 0.92rem;

    color: #3f495a;

    line-height: 1.7;

    margin-bottom: 0;

    position: relative;

    z-index: 1;

    max-height: 102px;

    overflow-y: auto;

    min-height: 102px;

}



.testi-author {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.75rem;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

      margin-top: 20px;

}



.testi-avatar {

  width: 48px;

  height: 48px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  color: var(--text-white);

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.testi-name {

  font-weight: 700;

    color: var(--primary-navy);

    font-size: 0.95rem;

    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;

}



.testi-uni {

      font-size: 0.73rem;

    color: #01949b;

    font-weight: 500;

    font-style: italic;

}



.testi-flag-bg {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -10px;

  right: -5px;

  font-size: 4rem;

  opacity: 0.06;

  pointer-events: none;

  line-height: 1;

  display: none;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 40px;

  height: 40px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.2rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 1rem !important;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

} */



/* Call To Action */

/* .cta-section {

  background: url(../images/global-journey-bg.png);

    color: var(--text-white);

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    background-position: center;

    background-size: cover;

    height: 300px;

    display: none;

}

.cta-section h2{

         font-size: 2rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    text-align: center;

    margin-top: 40px;

}

.cta-section p{

  text-align: center;

}

.cta-section .btn-consultation{

      margin: 20px auto 0 auto;

    display: block;

    text-align: center;

}

.cta-section .btn-consultation:hover{

  background: #01949b;

} */

/* ============================================

   CTA SECTION

============================================ */



.cta-box {

  background: #001555;

  border-radius: 24px;

  padding: 70px 60px;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  text-align: center;

}



.cta-box::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: -80px;

  right: -80px;

  width: 300px;

  height: 300px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(200, 58, 45, 0.15);

  filter: blur(60px);

}



.cta-box h2 {

  color: #fff;

    font-size: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 13px;

    position: relative;

    z-index: 1;

    font-weight: 700;

}



.cta-box p {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);

  font-size: 1rem;

  margin-bottom: 36px;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.btn-row {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

  display: flex;

  gap: 16px;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

}





.btn-primary-custom {

    background: #f36303;

    color: #fff;

    border: none;

    padding: 14px 32px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    font-weight: 600;

    font-size: 0.95rem;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.35);

    cursor: pointer;

}





.btn-white-custom {

    background: #fff;

    color: #002984;

    border: none;

    padding: 14px 32px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    font-weight: 700;

    font-size: 0.95rem;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

}

/* Owl Carousel Destination Cards */

.destination-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 10px 5px;

}



.dest-card-v2 {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 20px;

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

}



.dest-card-v2:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

}



.dest-img-wrap {

  position: relative;

  height: 200px;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.dest-img-wrap img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.6s ease;

}



.dest-card-v2:hover .dest-img-wrap img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.dest-img-overlay {

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  padding: 1rem;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: flex-start;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 100%);

}



.dest-img-flag {

  font-size: 2rem;

  line-height: 1;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}



.dest-card-v2:hover .dest-img-flag {

  transform: scale(1.15);

}



.dest-img-badge {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;

  border-radius: 50px;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.85);

  color: var(--text-white);

  white-space: nowrap;

  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);

}



.dest-img-badge.dest-badge-teal {

  background: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.85);

}



.dest-img-badge.dest-badge-navy {

  background: rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.85);

}



.dest-info {

  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;

}



.dest-info-name {

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  transition: color 0.3s;

}



.dest-card-v2:hover .dest-info-name {

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.dest-info-meta {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 0.3rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;

}



.dest-info-meta span {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  font-weight: 500;

}



.dest-info-link {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.4rem;

  font-size: 0.8rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: gap 0.3s;

}



.dest-info-link i {

  transition: transform 0.3s;

}



.dest-info-link:hover i {

  transform: translateX(5px);

}



/* Owl Carousel Nav Styling */

.destination-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 40px;

  height: 40px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.2rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.destination-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

}



/* ===== Why Choose Us Section ===== */

.why-choose-section {

  background: #fff;

}



.why-choose-image {

  position: relative;

  display: inline-block;

  width: 100%;

  height: 520px;

}



.why-choose-image img {

  width: 100%;

  /* max-height: 507px; */

  object-fit: cover;

  height: 100%;

}



.why-choose-exp-badge {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 1.5rem;

  right: 1.5rem;

  background: var(--text-white);

  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;

  border-radius: 16px;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

  text-align: center;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

}



.why-choose-exp-num {

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #f36303;

  line-height: 1.2;

}



.why-choose-exp-label {

  font-size: 0.7rem;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: var(--text-dark);

  font-weight: 600;

}



.why-choose-content {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

  column-gap: 25px;

  row-gap: 35px;

}



.why-choose-point {

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 1rem;

  /* padding: 1rem 1.25rem; */

  /* background: var(--text-white); */

  /* border-radius: 14px; */

  /* box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); */

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  /* border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); */

}





.why-choose-point-icon {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  background: rgb(0 41 132 / 8%);

  color: #002984;

}



.why-choose-point-text {

  flex: 1;

}



.why-choose-point-title {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #0f1c35;

  font-size: 1rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;

}



.why-choose-point-desc {

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  color: #657493;

  margin-bottom: 0;

  line-height: 1.5;

}



.why-choose-point:hover .why-choose-point-icon {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

}



/* ============================================

   DESTINATIONS SECTION

============================================ */



.destination-card {

  position: relative;

  border-radius: 24px;

  overflow: hidden;

  height: 280px;

  cursor: pointer;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 76, 114, 0.14);

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  display: block;

}



.destination-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 76, 114, 0.18);

}



.destination-card img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.5s ease;

}



.destination-card:hover img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.destination-overlay {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.destination-card:hover .destination-overlay {

  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 76, 114, 0.5) 70%, transparent 100%);

}



.destination-content {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  padding: 24px 22px;

}



.dest-flag {

  width: 30px;

  height: 30px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: block;

  border: 3px solid #fff;

}



.dest-flag img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.destination-content h4 {

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  margin-bottom: 4px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: flex-start;

}



.destination-content span.cname {

  width: calc(100% - 30px);

  padding-left: 10px;

}



.destination-content p {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  margin: 0;

}



.destination-link {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 6px;

  color: #f36303;

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  margin-top: 10px;

  opacity: 0;

  transform: translateY(6px);

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.destination-card:hover .destination-link {

  opacity: 1;

  transform: translateY(0);

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .why-choose-image {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

  }



  .why-choose-content {

    gap: 0.75rem;

  }

}



/* ===== University Partners Section ===== */

.partner-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 10px 5px;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 40px;

  height: 40px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.2rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 12px !important;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.partner-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

}



.partner-card {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 10px;

  padding: .5rem 1rem;

  text-align: center;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  height: 100%;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

}



.partner-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

}



.partner-flag {

  font-size: 2.5rem;

  line-height: 1;

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}



.partner-card:hover .partner-flag {

  transform: scale(1.15);

}



.partner-name {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;

  line-height: 1.3;

}



.partner-country {

  font-size: 0.68rem;

  color: var(--text-grey);

  font-weight: 500;

}



#universities {

  background: #F8F9FB !important;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



/* #universities::after{

  position: absolute;

    content: '';

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    top: 0;

    left: 0;

    background: url(../images/map.png);

    z-index: -1;

    background-size: contain;

    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    background-position: center;

    opacity: .08;

} */

/* ===== Blog / Articles Section ===== */

.blog-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-item {

  padding: 10px 5px;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-nav button {

  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 40px;

  height: 40px;

  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: var(--text-white) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;

  font-size: 1.2rem !important;

  transition: all 0.3s !important;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: var(--text-white) !important;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-nav .owl-prev {

  left: -20px;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-nav .owl-next {

  right: -20px;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 1rem !important;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  background: #D1D5DB;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.blog-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  width: 28px;

  border-radius: 5px;

}



.blog-card {

  background: var(--text-white);

  border-radius: 20px;

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  height: 100%;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

}



.blog-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

}



.blog-img-wrap {

  position: relative;

  height: 200px;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.blog-img-wrap img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.6s ease;

}



.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.blog-img-badge {

  position: absolute;

  top: 1rem;

  left: 1rem;

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;

  border-radius: 50px;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.85);

  color: var(--text-white);

  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);

}



.blog-body {

  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;

  flex: 1;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

}



.blog-meta {

  display: flex;

  gap: 1rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  color: #878787;

}



.blog-meta span {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.35rem;

}



.blog-meta i {

  color: #f36303;

  font-size: 0.7rem;

}



.blog-title {

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #001350;

  font-size: 1rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;

  line-height: 1.4;

  transition: color 0.3s;

  display: -webkit-box;

  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;

  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;

  overflow: hidden;

  text-overflow: ellipsis;

  min-height: calc(1rem * 1.4 * 2);

}



.blog-card:hover .blog-title {

  color: #f36303;

}



.blog-desc {

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  color: #4A5568;

  line-height: 1.6;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  flex: 1;

}



.blog-link {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.4rem;

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #f36303;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;

  border-radius: 50px;

  width: fit-content;

  margin-top: 10px;

}



.blog-link i {

  transition: transform 0.3s;

}



.blog-link:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: var(--text-white);

}



.blog-link:hover i {

  transform: translateX(5px);

}



/* ===== Footer - Premium Redesign ===== */

.footer-section {

      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #001555 27%, #f36303 197%);



  color: #94a3b8;

  padding: 0 0 0;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



/* Subtle grid pattern overlay */

.footer-pattern {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background-image:

    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),

    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);

  background-size: 60px 60px;

  pointer-events: none;

  z-index: 0;

}



/* Ambient glow orbs */

.footer-section::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: -200px;

  right: -100px;

  width: 500px;

  height: 500px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);

  z-index: 0;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.footer-section::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -200px;

  left: -100px;

  width: 500px;

  height: 500px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);

  z-index: 0;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.footer-section .container {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

  padding-top: 45px;

  padding-bottom: 0;

}



/* ---- Brand column ---- */

.footer-logo {

   max-height: 80px;

  filter: brightness(1);

  margin-bottom: 10px;

      width: 145px;

}



.footer-desc {

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  line-height: 1.7;

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 75%);

  margin-bottom: 22px;

  max-width: 300px;

}



/* Contact items */

.footer-contact {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 16px;

}



.footer-contact-item {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 14px;

}



.footer-contact-icon {

  width: 32px;

  height: 32px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgb(255 255 255);

  color: #f36303;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;

}



.footer-contact-item:hover .footer-contact-icon {

  background: #f36303;

  transform: scale(1.05);

  color: #fff;

}



.footer-contact-label {

  display: block;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.08em;

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 75%);

  margin-bottom: 1px;

}



.footer-contact-value {

  display: block;

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



/* ---- Link columns ---- */

.footer-heading {

  font-size: 1.13rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #fff;

  position: relative;

  padding-bottom: 10px;

  margin-bottom: 25px;

  width: fit-content;

}



.footer-heading::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  left: 8px;

  bottom: 0;

  width: 20px;

  height: 3px;

  border-radius: 2px;

  background: #f36303;

}



.footer-heading::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;

  bottom: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 3px;

  border-radius: 2px;

  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 15%);

}



.footer-links.destination-links {

  padding-left: 70px !important;

}



.footer-links.quick-links {

  padding-left: 80px !important;

}



.footer-links a {

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 75%);

  text-decoration: none;

  display: block;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  position: relative;

  padding-left: 27px;

}



.footer-links a::before {

  content: '\F6FE';

  font-family: 'bootstrap-icons';

  font-weight: 300;

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;

  top: 2px;

  opacity: 1;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 75%);

  font-size: 0.75rem;

}



.footer-links a:hover {

  color: #f36303;

  transform: none;

}



/* Social icons */

.footer-social {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  width: 34px;

  height: 34px;

  border-radius: 100%;

  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 8%);

  color: #ffffff;

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 15%);

  text-decoration: none;

}



.footer-social:hover {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);

  border-color: transparent;

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.3);

}



/* ---- Heading Center (no underline) ---- */

.footer-heading-center {

  margin-bottom: 5px;

  margin-top: 8px;

}



.footer-heading-center::after {

  display: none;

}



.footer-heading-center::before {

  display: none;

}



/* ---- Bottom Bar ---- */

.footer-bottom {

  margin: 20px 0 14px 0;

  padding: 13px;

  position: relative;

  text-align: center;

  background: rgb(248 100 1 / 4%);

  border: 1px solid #ffffff40;

  border-radius: 25px;

  backdrop-filter: blur(9px);

}



.footer-copyright {

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 70%);

  margin: 0;

}



.footer-copyright span {

  color: #ffb27f;

}



.cta-img1 img {

  position: absolute;

  top: -10px;

  left: 30px;

  width: 192px;

}



.cta-img2 img {

  position: absolute;

  right: 0;

  top: 0;

  width: 330px;

}



/* ===== Blog Pagination - Premium Design ===== */

.blog-pagination .page-link {

  border: none;

  padding: 10px 18px;

  margin: 0 4px;

  border-radius: 12px !important;

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: #002984;

  background: #F1F4F8;

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.blog-pagination .page-link::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: #002984;

  opacity: 0;

  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;

  z-index: 0;

  border-radius: 12px;

}



.blog-pagination .page-link span,

.blog-pagination .page-link i {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.blog-pagination .page-item:not(.active):not(.disabled) .page-link:hover {

  color: #fff;

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.25);

}



.blog-pagination .page-item:not(.active):not(.disabled) .page-link:hover::before {

  opacity: 1;

}



.blog-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {

  background: #002984;

  color: #fff;

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.3);

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  border: none;

}



.blog-pagination .page-item:first-child .page-link,

.blog-pagination .page-item:last-child .page-link {

  background: transparent;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.15);

  color: #002984;

  padding: 10px 16px;

}



.blog-pagination .page-item:first-child .page-link:hover,

.blog-pagination .page-item:last-child .page-link:hover {

  background: #002984;

  color: #fff;

  border-color: var(--color-primary);

  transform: translateY(-3px);

   box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.3);

}



.blog-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {

  background: transparent;

  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;

  color: #CBD5E1;

  opacity: 0.6;

}



.blog-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link::before {

  display: none;

}



/* ===== Page Banners - Common for All Pages ===== */

.page-banner {

  background: #001555;

  padding: 3.5rem 0;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  /* min-height: 250px; */

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

}



.page-banner h1 {

  color: #fff !important;

  font-size: 2.5rem !important;

  font-weight: 800 !important;

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

}



.page-banner .page-banner-subtitle {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;

  font-size: 1.1rem !important;

  margin-bottom: 0;

  font-weight: 500;

}



.page-banner.text-center {

  text-align: center;

}



.page-breadcrumb {

  background: transparent !important;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

}



.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {

  color: rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.2);

}



.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {

  color: rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.55);

  text-decoration: none;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 600;

}



/* Dark variant for detail pages with colored backgrounds */

.page-breadcrumb-dark .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

}



.page-breadcrumb-dark .breadcrumb-item a {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

  text-decoration: none;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.page-breadcrumb-dark .breadcrumb-item a:hover {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

}



.page-breadcrumb-dark .breadcrumb-item.active {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 600;

}



/* ===== Consultation Modal - Premium Design ===== */

/* Modal Content */

.consultation-modal-content {

  border-radius: 24px !important;

  overflow: hidden !important;

  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.2) !important;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;

  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;

}



/* Left Panel */

.consultation-left-panel {

      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #001555 27%, #f36303 197%);

  padding: 35px 30px;

  color: #fff;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.consultation-deco-orb {

  position: absolute;

  border-radius: 50%;

}



.consultation-deco-orb-1 {

  width: 250px;

  height: 250px;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

  filter: blur(40px);

  top: -80px;

  right: -60px;

}



.consultation-deco-orb-2 {

  width: 180px;

  height: 180px;

  background: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.08);

  filter: blur(35px);

  bottom: -60px;

  left: -40px;

}



.consultation-deco-orb-3 {

  width: 100px;

  height: 100px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);

  filter: blur(20px);

  top: 50%;

  left: 50%;

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

}



.consultation-pattern {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);

  background-size: 20px 20px;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.consultation-logo-wrap {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  text-align: center;

  margin-bottom: 25px;

}



.consultation-logo {

  width: 170px;

  height: auto;

  background: #ffffff;

  padding: 8px 16px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);

  display: inline-block;

}



.consultation-content-wrap {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  flex: 1;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;

  text-align: center;

}



.consultation-glass-card {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  padding: 25px 20px;

  border-radius: 20px;

  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

}



.consultation-header-wrap {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 12px;

  margin-bottom: 14px;

}



.consultation-icon-box {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 14px;

  background: #f36303;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  color: #fff;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.3);

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.consultation-header-text {

  text-align: left;

}



.consultation-heading {

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 1.15rem;

  margin: 0;

  line-height: 1.2;

}



.consultation-subtitle {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 1px;

  font-weight: 600;

}



.consultation-desc {

  font-size: 0.8rem;

  line-height: 1.8;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

  margin: 0 0 14px;

  text-align: center;

}



.consultation-highlight-red {

  color: #dfab88;

  font-weight: 800;

}



.consultation-highlight-teal {

  color: #dfab88;

  font-weight: 800;

}



.consultation-stats-row {

  display: flex;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 7px;

}



.consultation-stat-item {

  border-radius: 10px;

  padding: 8px;

  text-align: center;

  flex: 1;

}



.consultation-stat-teal {

  background: rgb(0 21 85 / 15%);

    border: 1px solid rgb(0 21 85 / 20%);

}



.consultation-stat-red {

      background: rgb(243 99 3 / 15%);

    border: 1px solid rgb(243 99 3 / 20%);

}



.consultation-stat-light {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

}



.consultation-stat-number {

  font-size: 1.1rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #fff;

  line-height: 1;

}



.consultation-stat-suffix-teal {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  color: #002984;

}



.consultation-stat-suffix-red {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  color: #f36303;

}



.consultation-stat-suffix-light {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

}



.consultation-stat-label {

  font-size: 0.55rem;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);

  font-weight: 500;

  margin-top: 5px;

}



/* Close Button */

.consultation-close-btn {

  position: absolute;

  top: 20px;

  right: 20px;

  border: none;

  background: rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.08);

  color: #f36303;

  width: 36px;

  height: 36px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  font-size: 1rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.3s;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  z-index: 5;

}



.consultation-close-btn:hover {

  background: #f36303 !important;

  color: #fff !important;

  transform: rotate(90deg);

}



/* Right Form Panel */

.consultation-form-title {

  font-weight: 800;

  font-size: 1.6rem;

  color: #002984;

  margin-bottom: 4px;

  letter-spacing: -0.5px;

}



.consultation-form-subtitle {

  color: #64748b;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  margin: 0;

  font-weight: 500;

}



.consultation-label {

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: #0f1c35;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  margin-bottom: 6px;

}



.consultation-input {

  padding: 12px 16px;

    border-radius: 12px;

    border: 1.5px solid rgb(243 99 3 / 15%);

    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6);

    font-size: 0.9rem;

    font-weight: 500;

    transition: all 0.3s;

}



.consultation-input:focus {

  border-color: #f36303 !important;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.12) !important;

  background: #fff !important;

  outline: none;

}



.consultation-select {

  padding: 12px 16px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  border: 1.5px 1.5px solid rgb(243 99 3 / 15%);

  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6);

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.consultation-select:focus {

  border-color: #f36303 !important;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.12) !important;

  background: #fff !important;

  outline: none;

}



.consultation-submit-btn {

  background: #f36303;

  border-radius: 12px;

  font-size: 0.95rem;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  transition: all 0.3s;

  padding: 14px 20px;

  border: none;

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: 700;

  width: 100%;

}



.consultation-submit-btn:hover {

  background: #002984 !important;

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 42, 132, 0.3) !important;

}



/* ===== Calculator Modals - Premium Design ===== */

.calc-modal-content {

  border-radius: 24px !important;

  overflow: hidden !important;

  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.2) !important;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;

  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;

}



.calc-left-panel {

  padding: 35px 25px;

  color: #fff;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  text-align: center;

}



.calc-left-scholarship {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3533 0%, #8B1A1A 100%);

}



.calc-left-cost {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01949B 0%, #01666B 100%);

}



.calc-left-eligibility {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064368 0%, #032A45 100%);

}



.calc-left-icon {

  width: 56px;

  height: 56px;

  border-radius: 16px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  color: #fff;

  margin-bottom: 16px;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

}



.calc-left-title {

  font-weight: 800;

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  color: #fff;

  margin-bottom: 8px;

}



.calc-left-desc {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  line-height: 1.6;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  margin: 0;

  max-width: 220px;

}



.calc-form-panel {

  padding: 30px 30px 30px 25px;

}



.calc-close-btn {

  position: absolute;

  top: 16px;

  right: 16px;

  border: none;

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  color: var(--color-primary);

  width: 32px;

  height: 32px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.3s;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  z-index: 5;

}



.calc-close-btn:hover {

  background: var(--color-primary) !important;

  color: #fff !important;

  transform: rotate(90deg);

}



.calc-form-title {

  font-weight: 800;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  margin-bottom: 4px;

}



.calc-form-subtitle {

  color: #64748b;

  font-size: 0.8rem;

  margin: 0 0 12px;

  font-weight: 500;

}



.calc-label {

  font-size: 0.68rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--color-primary);

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  margin-bottom: 4px;

}



.calc-input {

  padding: 10px 14px;

  border-radius: 10px;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15);

  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6);

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.calc-input:focus {

  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.12) !important;

  background: #fff !important;

  outline: none;

}



.calc-select {

  padding: 10px 14px;

  border-radius: 10px;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15);

  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6);

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: all 0.3s;

}



.calc-select:focus {

  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.12) !important;

  background: #fff !important;

  outline: none;

}



.calc-submit-btn {

  border-radius: 10px;

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  transition: all 0.3s;

  padding: 12px 20px;

  border: none;

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: 700;

  width: 100%;

}



.calc-submit-btn:hover {

  transform: translateY(-2px);

}



.calc-submit-scholarship {

  background: var(--color-primary);

}



.calc-submit-scholarship:hover {

  background: #8B1A1A !important;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.3) !important;

}



.calc-submit-cost {

  background: var(--teal);

}



.calc-submit-cost:hover {

  background: #01666B !important;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.3) !important;

}



.calc-submit-eligibility {

  background: var(--primary-navy);

}



.calc-submit-eligibility:hover {

  background: #032A45 !important;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.3) !important;

}



.calc-result {

  margin-top: 12px;

  border-radius: 10px;

}



/* ===== About Page - Mission & Vision Cards ===== */

.premium-mv-card {

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-mv-card .mv-card-inner {

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  border-radius: 24px !important;

}



.premium-mv-card .mv-top-bar {

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 24px;

  right: 24px;

  height: 4px;

  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;

  z-index: 10;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

  background: var(--primary-red)!important;

}



.premium-mv-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-10px);

}



.premium-mv-card:hover .mv-card-inner {

  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.08) !important;

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.15);

}



.premium-mv-card:hover .mv-top-bar {

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  height: 6px;

  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;

}



.premium-mv-icon {

  width: 76px;

  height: 76px;

  border-radius: 20px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-mv-card:hover .premium-mv-icon {

  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);

}



/* About Page - Values */

.premium-value-item {

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-value-item:hover {

  transform: translateX(10px);

  background: #ffffff !important;

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.15) !important;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.06) !important;

}



/* ===== Destinations Page - Premium Cards ===== */

.premium-dest-card {

  background: #ffffff;

  border-radius: 24px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-dest-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-8px);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.15);

}



.premium-dest-img-wrap {

  position: relative;

  height: 240px;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.premium-dest-img-wrap img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-dest-card:hover .premium-dest-img-wrap img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.premium-dest-overlay {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%);

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: space-between;

  padding: 20px;

}



.premium-dest-flag {

  font-size: 1.8rem;

  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));

}



.premium-dest-badge {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);

  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  padding: 5px 12px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  align-self: flex-start;

  text-transform: uppercase;

}



.premium-dest-badge.badge-teal {

  background: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.7);

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.8);

}



.premium-dest-badge.badge-navy {

  background: rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.7);

  border-color: rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.8);

}



.premium-dest-info {

  padding: 24px;

}



.premium-dest-title {

  font-size: 1.35rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  margin-bottom: 12px;

}



.premium-dest-meta {

  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 10px;

  margin-bottom: 16px;

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  font-weight: 600;

}



.premium-dest-meta span {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 6px;

  padding: 4px 10px;

  background: #F8F9FB;

  border-radius: 8px;

  color: #4A5568;

}



.premium-dest-text {

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  line-height: 1.65;

  color: #718096;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.premium-dest-btn {

  color: var(--color-primary);

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  text-decoration: none;

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 6px;

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.premium-dest-btn:hover {

  color: var(--teal);

  gap: 10px;

}



/* ===== Universities Page ===== */

.uni-flag {

  width: 20px;

  height: 14px;

  border-radius: 2px;

  object-fit: cover;

  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.uni-badge:hover {

  background: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06) !important;

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15) !important;

}



.filter-flag {

  width: 18px;

  height: 12px;

  border-radius: 2px;

  object-fit: cover;

  margin-right: 6px;

  vertical-align: middle;

  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

}



.filter-pill {

  background: #ffffff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.15);

  color: #f36303;

  font-weight: 600;

  padding: 10px 22px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.filter-pill:hover,

.filter-pill.active {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

  border-color: #f36303;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.2);

  transform: translateY(-2px);

}



.premium-uni-card {

  background: #ffffff;

  border-radius: 20px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.premium-uni-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.15);

}



.premium-uni-header {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F9FB 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);

  padding: 24px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: space-between;

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}



.uni-logo-box {

  width: 65px;

  height: 65px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: #ffffff;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  padding: 8px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

}



.uni-logo-box img {

  max-width: 100%;

  max-height: 100%;

  object-fit: contain;

}



.uni-rank-badge {

  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 21%);

  color: #ffffff;

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  padding: 6px 14px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 15%);

  backdrop-filter: blur(9px);



}



.premium-uni-body {

  padding: 24px;

}



.uni-name {

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #002984;

  margin-bottom: 8px;

}



.uni-desc {

  line-height: 1.6;

  margin-bottom: 16px;

}



.uni-meta {

  background: #F8F9FB;

  border-radius: 12px;

  padding: 12px;

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #4A5568;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 4px;

}



.uni-card-item {

  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;

}



/* ===== Blog Detail - Author Card (Centered Unique) ===== */

.blog-author-card {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 8px;

  margin-top: 20px;

}



.blog-author-avatar {

  width: 48px;

  height: 48px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #8B1A1A);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: 800;

  font-size: 1rem;

  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.3);

  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;

}



.blog-author-card:hover .blog-author-avatar {

  transform: scale(1.08);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.4);

}



.blog-author-name {

  font-size: 0.95rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #fff;

  letter-spacing: 0.3px;

}



.blog-author-meta {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 10px;

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);

  font-weight: 500;

}



.blog-author-meta span {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 5px;

}



.blog-author-meta i {

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.blog-meta-dot {

  width: 4px;

  height: 4px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);

  display: inline-block;

}



/* ===== Blog Detail Page ===== */

.blog-detail-content {

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  line-height: 1.85;

  color: #4A5568;

}



.blog-detail-content h5 {

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  margin-top: 2.2rem;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);

  padding-left: 14px;

  line-height: 1.3;

}



.blog-detail-content p {

  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;

}



.blog-detail-content ul {

  padding-left: 1.5rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

  list-style: none;

}



.blog-detail-content ul li {

  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;

  line-height: 1.7;

  position: relative;

  padding-left: 1.5rem;

}



.blog-detail-content ul li::before {

  content: "\f272";

  font-family: "bootstrap-icons";

  color: var(--teal);

  font-size: 0.95rem;

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;

  top: 2px;

}



.blog-detail-content strong {

  color: var(--primary-navy);

}



.share-btn:hover {

  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);

  filter: brightness(1.1);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

}



.recent-post-link:hover .recent-post-img-wrap img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.recent-post-link:hover .recent-post-title {

  color: var(--color-primary) !important;

}



/* ===== Destination Detail Page ===== */

.section-badge-bar {

  display: inline-block;

  width: 4px;

  height: 22px;

  background: var(--primary-red);

  border-radius: 2px;

}



.why-study-list {

  list-style: none;

  padding-left: 0;

}



.why-study-list li {

  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;

  line-height: 1.7;

  position: relative;

  padding-left: 1.8rem;

  color: #4A5568;

}



.why-study-list li::before {

  content: "\f272";

  font-family: "bootstrap-icons";

  color: #f36303;

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;

  top: 2px;

}



.visa-process-timeline {

  position: relative;

  padding-left: 20px;

  border-left: 2.5px solid #F1F5F9;

  margin-left: 10px;

}



.timeline-step {

  position: relative;

  margin-bottom: 24px;

}



.timeline-step:last-child {

  margin-bottom: 0;

}



.timeline-dot {

  position: absolute;

  width: 14px;

  height: 14px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #f36303;

  border: 3px solid #fff;

  left: -28px;

  top: 5px;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.15);

}



.timeline-content {

  background: #F8F9FB;

  padding: 14px 20px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);

}



/* ===== Destination Info Cards - Individual Premium Cards ===== */

.dest-info-card {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 10px;

  padding: 14px 22px;

  min-width: 140px;

  max-width: 240px;

  flex: 1 1 0;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));

  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  border-radius: 14px;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  box-shadow:

    0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),

    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),

    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;

}



/* Card glow border effect */

.dest-info-card::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  border-radius: 14px;

  padding: 1.5px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));

  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;

  mask-composite: exclude;

  opacity: 0.6;

  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.dest-info-card:hover::before {

  opacity: 1;

}



.dest-info-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);

  box-shadow:

    0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),

    0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),

    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

}



/* ===== DEST INFO ICON ===== */

.dest-info-icon {

  width: 40px;

  height: 40px;

  border-radius: 10px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.1rem;

  color: #fff;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;

}



/* Icon shine effect */

.dest-info-icon::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: -50%;

  left: -60%;

  width: 60%;

  height: 200%;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);

  transform: rotate(25deg);

  transition: left 0.5s ease;

}



.dest-info-card:hover .dest-info-icon::after {

  left: 120%;

}



.dest-info-icon i {

  font-size: 1rem;

  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}



.dest-info-card:hover .dest-info-icon {

  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

}



.dest-info-card:hover .dest-info-icon i {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



/* ===== DEST INFO TEXT ===== */

.dest-info-text {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  line-height: 1.2;

  gap: 2px;

  text-align: center;

  align-items: center;

}



.dest-info-label {

  font-size: 0.55rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 1.5px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  margin-bottom: 0;

  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



.dest-info-card:hover .dest-info-label {

  color: #fff;

}



.dest-info-value {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #fff;

  line-height: 1.2;

  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f0f0f0);

  -webkit-background-clip: text;

  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  background-clip: text;

  transition: background 0.3s ease;

}



.dest-info-card:hover .dest-info-value {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #ffe0e0);

  -webkit-background-clip: text;

  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  background-clip: text;

}



/* ===== INDIVIDUAL CARD ACCENTS ===== */

/* Intake Card - Red/Coral */

.dest-info-card:first-child .dest-info-icon {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36303, #dd5901);

  border-color: rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.5);

}



.dest-info-card:first-child {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.15), rgba(221, 89, 1, 0.04));

  border-color: rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.25);

}



/* Tuition Card - Teal */

.dest-info-card:last-child .dest-info-icon {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f36303, #dd5901);

  border-color: rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.5);

}



.dest-info-card:last-child {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.15), rgba(221, 89, 1, 0.04));

  border-color: rgba(243, 99, 3, 0.25);

}



/* Responsive adjustments */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .dest-info-card {

    padding: 8px 14px;

    min-width: 160px;

    gap: 8px;

    border-radius: 12px;

    flex: 1 1 auto;

  }



  .dest-info-icon {

    width: 34px;

    height: 34px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    font-size: 0.9rem;

  }



  .dest-info-icon i {

    font-size: 0.85rem;

  }



  .dest-info-value {

    font-size: 0.7rem;

  }



  .dest-info-label {

    font-size: 0.5rem;

    letter-spacing: 1px;

  }

}



/* ===== Other Destinations Sidebar - Unique Premium Design ===== */

.other-dest-link.active {

  background: #ffffff;

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.15);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  transform: translateX(4px);

  cursor: default;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.other-dest-link.active::before {

  transform: scaleY(1);

}



.other-dest-link.active .other-dest-name {

  color: var(--color-primary);

}



.other-dest-link.active .other-dest-arrow {

  background: var(--color-primary);

  color: #fff;

  transform: translateX(3px);

}



.other-dest-link.active .other-dest-flag {

  transform: scale(1.1);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

}



.other-dest-link {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 10px;

  padding: 10px 12px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: #F8F9FB;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid transparent;

}



.other-dest-link::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  left: 0;

  top: 0;

  bottom: 0;

  width: 3px;

  background: #f36303;

  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;

  transform: scaleY(0);

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}



.other-dest-link:hover::before {

  transform: scaleY(1);

}



.other-dest-link:hover {

  background: #ffffff;

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

  transform: translateX(4px);

}



.other-dest-flag {

  width: 38px;

  height: 38px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: #ffffff;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.12);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  overflow: hidden;

  padding: 0;

}



.other-dest-flag img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  display: block;

  border-radius: 50%;

}



.other-dest-link:hover .other-dest-flag {

  transform: scale(1.15);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.1);

  background: #ffffff;

}



.other-dest-name {

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #002984;

  flex: 1;

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



.other-dest-link:hover .other-dest-name {

  color: #f36303;

}



.other-dest-arrow {

  width: 26px;

    height: 26px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgb(243 99 3 / 8%);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    color: #f36303;

    font-size: 0.7rem;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.other-dest-link:hover .other-dest-arrow {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

  transform: translateX(3px);

}



/* ===== Contact Page ===== */

.contact-info-card {

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}



.contact-info-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.06) !important;

  border-color: rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.12);

}



.contact-form-input {

  padding: 14px 18px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  border: 1.5px solid rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.1);

  background-color: #F8F9FB;

  font-size: 0.92rem;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  color: var(--text-dark);

}



.contact-form-input:focus {

  border-color: var(--teal);

  background-color: #ffffff;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.1);

  outline: none;

}



.contact-icon-wrapper {

 width: 52px;

    height: 52px;

    border-radius: 14px;

    background: rgb(0 41 132 / 6%);

    color: var(--primary-red);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 1.3rem;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;

    flex-shrink: 0;

}



.contact-info-card:hover .contact-icon-wrapper {

  background: var(--primary-red);

  color: #fff;

  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);

}



/* ===== Destination Read More Button ===== */

.dest-readmore-btn {

  font-size: 0.82rem;

  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;

  background: rgb(255, 240, 240);

  color: rgb(204, 53, 51);

  border: 1px solid rgb(255, 214, 214);

  border-radius: 8px;

  transition: 0.3s;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 700;

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 8px;

}



.dest-readmore-btn:hover {

  background: rgb(204, 53, 51);

  color: #fff;

  border-color: rgb(204, 53, 51);

}



/* ===== FAQ Side Image ===== */

.faq-image-wrap {

  position: relative;

  /* border-radius: 24px; */

  /* overflow: hidden; */

  /* box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.12); */

}



.faq-side-image {

  width: 100%;

  height: auto;

  /* border-radius: 24px; */

  display: block;

  transition: transform 0.6s ease;

}



.faq-image-wrap:hover .faq-side-image {

  transform: scale(1.03);

}



.faq-image-badge {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 20px;

  left: 20px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  border-radius: 16px;

  padding: 14px 18px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 12px;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);

  animation: faqBadgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes faqBadgeFloat {

  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }

  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }

}



.faq-badge-icon {

  width: 42px;

  height: 42px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #8B1A1A);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  color: #fff;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.25);

}



.faq-badge-text {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  line-height: 1.2;

}



.faq-badge-num {

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  font-weight: 900;

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  letter-spacing: -0.5px;

}



.faq-badge-label {

  font-size: 0.65rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: #64748B;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

}



.faq-image-dots {

  position: absolute;

  top: 20px;

  right: 20px;

  display: flex;

  gap: 6px;

}



.faq-image-dots span {

  width: 8px;

  height: 8px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);

  animation: faqDotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;

}



.faq-image-dots span:nth-child(2) {

  animation-delay: 0.3s;

}



.faq-image-dots span:nth-child(3) {

  animation-delay: 0.6s;

}



@keyframes faqDotPulse {

  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }

  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .faq-image-wrap {

    max-width: 400px;

    margin: 0 auto;

  }

  .faq-image-badge {

    bottom: 12px;

    left: 12px;

    padding: 10px 14px;

    gap: 10px;

    border-radius: 12px;

  }

  .faq-badge-icon {

    width: 34px;

    height: 34px;

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    border-radius: 10px;

  }

  .faq-badge-num {

    font-size: 1rem;

  }

  .faq-badge-label {

    font-size: 0.6rem;

  }

}



/* ===== FAQ Premium Accordion ===== */

.faq-premium-accordion {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 12px;

}



.faq-premium-item {

  background: #ffffff;

  border-radius: 16px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

  overflow: hidden;

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.faq-premium-item:hover {

  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06);

  border-color: rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

}



.faq-premium-header {

  margin: 0;

}



.faq-premium-btn {

  width: 100%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 14px;

  padding: 18px 22px;

  background: none;

  border: none;

  color: #0f1c35;

  font-weight: 700;

  font-size: 1rem;

  text-align: left;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  position: relative;

}



.faq-premium-btn:hover {

  color: #f36303;

}



.faq-premium-btn:not(.collapsed) {

  color: #f36303;

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06);

}



.faq-btn-icon {

  width: 42px;

  height: 42px;

  min-width: 42px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.06), rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.02));

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.15rem;

  color: #f36303;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.08);

}



.faq-premium-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-btn-icon {

      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a39a3, #002984);

  color: #ffffff;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.2);

  border-color: transparent;

}



.faq-premium-btn:hover .faq-btn-icon {

  transform: scale(1.05);

}



.faq-btn-text {

  flex: 1;

  line-height: 1.35;

}



.faq-btn-arrow {

  width: 28px;

    height: 28px;

    /* min-width: 28px; */

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgb(243 99 3 / 6%);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 0.8rem;

    color: #f36303;

    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}

.faq-btn-arrow i{

  line-height: 1;

}

.faq-premium-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-btn-arrow {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #ffffff;

  transform: rotate(180deg);

}



.faq-premium-btn:hover .faq-btn-arrow {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #ffffff;

}



.faq-premium-body {

  padding: 4px 22px 20px 22px;

  font-size: 0.92rem;

  line-height: 1.75;

  color: #4A5568;

}



.faq-premium-body strong {

  color: var(--primary-navy);

  font-weight: 700;

}



@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .faq-premium-btn {

    padding: 14px 16px;

    gap: 10px;

    font-size: 0.88rem;

  }

  .faq-premium-body {

    padding: 2px 16px 16px 16px;

    font-size: 0.85rem;

  }

  .faq-btn-arrow {

    width: 24px;

    height: 24px;

    min-width: 24px;

    font-size: 0.7rem;

  }

}



/* ===== Edumaiz Style Destination Cards ===== */

.section-padding {

  padding: 80px 0;

}



.section-lightbg {

  background: #FAFAFC;

}



.study-destination-bg {

  position: relative;

  border-radius: 16px;

  overflow: hidden;

  background: #fff;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  cursor: pointer;

  padding: 18px 13px;

}



.study-destination-bg:hover {

  transform: translateY(-6px);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.10);

}



.study-destination-bg .img-shape {

  width: 100%;

  height: 200px;

  overflow: hidden;

  position: relative;

  border-radius: 10px;

}



.study-destination-bg .img-shape img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: all 0.5s ease;

}



.study-destination-bg:hover .img-shape img {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



.study-destination-bg .destination-hdg {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: flex-start;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(6 67 104 / 18%);

  padding-bottom: 15px;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

}



.study-destination-bg .destination-hdg .hdg-h5 {

  font-size: .88rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  color: #f36303;

  margin: 0;

  width: calc(100% - 47px);

  padding-left: 15px;

}



.study-destination-bg .destination-hdg .hdg-h5 .cntrynm {

  display: block;

  color: #001555;

  font-weight: 700;

  margin-top: 5px;

  font-size: 1.12rem;

}



.study-destination-bg .destination-flg {

  width: 47px;

  height: 47px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 2px solid rgba(6, 67, 104, 0.12);

  flex-shrink: 0;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

}



.study-destination-bg .destination-flg img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



/* Hover Overlay Card */

.study-hover-card {

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  bottom: 0;

  background: rgb(6 67 104 / 65%);

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 12px;

  opacity: 0;

  visibility: hidden;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;

  padding: 20px;

}



.study-destination-bg:hover .study-hover-card {

  opacity: 1;

  visibility: visible;

}



.study-hover-card .hdg-h5 {

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 1.1rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  margin: 0;

  text-align: center;

}



.study-hover-card .destination-flg {

  width: 48px;

  height: 48px;

  border-width: 3px;

  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);

}



/* Gradient Button */

.grd-btn {

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 8px;

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

  padding: 10px 24px;

  border-radius: 30px;

  font-weight: 600;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.25);

}



.grd-btn:hover {

  background: #fff;

  color: #f36303;

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

}



.grd-btn span {

  display: inline-flex;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}



.grd-btn:hover span {

  transform: translateX(4px);

}



.country-quick-section {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  margin-top: -50px;

  padding-bottom: 15px;

}



.place-student {

  background: #fff;

  padding: 20px 30px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgb(0 41 132 / 31%);

  z-index: 5;

  position: relative;

  /* margin-top: -22px; */

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;

  border-radius: 16px;

  align-items: center;

}



.place-student>* {

  width: 100%;

  min-width: 0;

  position: relative;

}



.place-student>*::after {

  position: absolute;

  content: '';

  width: 1px;

  height: 80%;

  background: #06436826;

  top: 0;

  bottom: 0;

  margin: auto;

  right: 0;

}



.place-student>*:last-child:after {

  display: none;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 5px;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd span:last-child {

  order: 1;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd span:first-child {

  order: 2;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd span.flg {

  width: 42px;

  height: 42px;

  overflow: hidden;

  border-radius: 50%;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd span.flg img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.place-student .cnty-crd span.cntry-nm {

  font-size: 14px;

  font-weight: 600;

  line-height: 1;

  color: #07314a;

}



/* ============================================

   HOW IT WORKS

============================================ */

.how-section {

  position: relative;

}



.timeline-line {

  position: absolute;

  top: 52%;

  left: 10%;

  right: 10%;

  height: 4px;

  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #0b4c72 33%, transparent 33%);

  background-size: 15px 1px;

  background-repeat: repeat-x;

  z-index: 1;

  opacity: 0.25;

}



.step-card-modern {

  background: #fff;

  border-radius: 24px;

  padding: 30px 20px;

  text-align: center;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 76, 114, 0.08);

  border: 1px solid #dde4f0;

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  height: 100%;

}



.step-card-modern::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  right: 0;

  height: 0;

  background: #001353;

  border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  z-index: -1;

}



.step-card-modern:hover {

  transform: translateY(-10px);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 76, 114, 0.18);

  border-color: transparent;

  color: #fff;

}

.step-card-modern:hover p a{
    color:#fff;
} 

.step-card-modern:hover::after {

  height: 100%;

  border-radius: 24px;

}



.step-card-modern:hover h5 {

  color: #fff;

}



.step-card-modern:hover p {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

}



.step-card-modern:hover .step-icon-wrap {

  background: #fff;

  color: #001353;

  transform: scale(1.1);

}



.step-card-modern:hover .step-badge-num {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  color: #fff;

}



.step-badge-num {

  position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 10px;
    background: #e5edf3;
    color: #2e85d1;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.step-icon-wrap {

  width: 65px;

  height: 65px;

  background: #001353;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  margin: 0 auto 25px;

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.2);

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.step-card-modern.highlighted {

  border-color: #ff6b03;

}



.step-card-modern.highlighted .step-icon-wrap {

  background: #ff6b03;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(200, 58, 45, 0.25);

}



.step-card-modern.highlighted .step-badge-num {

      background: rgb(255 107 3 / 10%);

    color: #ff6b03;

}



.step-card-modern h5 {

  font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f1c35;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.step-card-modern p {

  font-size: 0.88rem;

  color: #6b7a99;

  line-height: 1.7;

  margin: 0;

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}





/* ============================================

   TESTIMONIALS

============================================ */

.testimonials-section {

  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #001555 27%, #001555 197%);

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

}



.testimonials-section .section-badge {

  color: var(--teal-light);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);

}



.testimonials-section .section-badge::before {

  background: var(--teal-light);

  animation-name: badgePulseLight;

}



@keyframes badgePulseLight {

  0% {

    transform: scale(0.85);

    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(31, 167, 176, 0.5);

  }



  70% {

    transform: scale(1);

    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(31, 167, 176, 0);

  }



  100% {

    transform: scale(0.85);

    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(31, 167, 176, 0);

  }

}



.testimonials-section::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: -100px;

  right: -100px;

  width: 400px;

  height: 400px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(200, 58, 45, 0.1);

  filter: blur(80px);

  pointer-events: none;

}



.testimonial-card {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  border-radius: 24px;

  padding: 34px 30px;

  height: 100%;

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.testimonial-card:hover {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);

  transform: translateY(-4px);

}



.testimonial-stars {

  color: #ff6b03;

  font-size: 14px;

  margin-bottom: 16px;

}



.testimonial-text {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  line-height: 1.75;

  font-style: italic;

  margin-bottom: 24px;

}



.testimonial-author {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 14px;

}



.author-avatar {

  width: 48px;

  height: 48px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b4c72 0%, #156596 50%, #07314a 100%);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 1rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



.author-name {

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #fff;

  margin: 0;

}



.author-dest {

  font-size: 0.78rem;

  color: #59b4e9;

  margin: 0;

}



/* Custom Owl Carousel dots styling */

.testimonials-section .owl-theme .owl-dots {

  margin-top: 35px;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 8px;

}



.testimonials-section .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot {

  padding: 0;

  border: none;

  background: none;

}



.testimonials-section .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span {

  display: block;

  width: 10px;

  height: 10px;

  margin: 0;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;

  border-radius: 50%;

  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.testimonials-section .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,

.testimonials-section .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {

  background: #f36303 !important;

  width: 24px;

  border-radius: 30px;

}



/* ===== Hero Stats - Unique Design (Dark Gradient Card) ===== */

.hero-stats-wrap {

  margin-top: 1.75rem;

        background: rgb(255 255 255 / 35%);

    border-radius: 22px;

    padding: 1.1rem;

    /* box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 19, 81, 0.35); */

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    /* border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); */

    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);

}



/* Decorative glowing blobs */

/* .hero-stats-wrap::before,

.hero-stats-wrap::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  border-radius: 50%;

  pointer-events: none;

}

.hero-stats-wrap::before {

  width: 220px;

  height: 220px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.35), transparent 70%);

  top: -90px;

  right: -70px;

}

.hero-stats-wrap::after {

  width: 180px;

  height: 180px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 148, 155, 0.4), transparent 70%);

  bottom: -80px;

  left: -60px;

} */



.hero-stats-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

  gap: 0.75rem;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.hero-stat-item {

      text-align: center;

    /* padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem 0.65rem; */

    /* border-radius: 16px; */

    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); */

    /* border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); */

    /* backdrop-filter: blur(6px); */

    /* -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); */

    position: relative;

    /* transition: var(--transition-smooth); */

}

.hero-stat-item::after{

  position: absolute;

    content: '';

    width: 1px;

    height: 70%;

    background: #dae3e8;

    right: -10px;

    top: 0;

    bottom: 0;

    margin: auto;

}

.bnr-pr{

  max-width: 550px;

}

/* .hero-stat-item:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

} */



.hero-stat-icon {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  margin: 0 auto 0.55rem;

  background: #f7eae2;

  color: #f36303;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

  transition: var(--transition-smooth);

}



.hero-stat-item:hover .hero-stat-icon {

  background: #f36303;

  color: #fff;

  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);

  border-color: transparent;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(204, 53, 51, 0.4);

}



.hero-stat-num {

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: #002984;

  letter-spacing: -0.5px;

  line-height: 1.1;

  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);

}



/* Keep the animated counter at the same size as its wrapper */

.hero-stat-num .stats-counter {

  font-size: inherit;

  font-weight: 900;

}



/* Coral accent for the + / % suffix (matches banner color) */

.hero-stat-num .stat-suffix {

  color: #f36303;

}



.hero-stat-label {

  font-size: 0.72rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #212529bf;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  margin-top: 0.3rem;

}

@media (max-width: 1399px) {

  .banner-images .map img {width: 530px;}

  .banner-images .destination img {width: 590px;}

  .banner-images .girl img {top: -130px;right: 63px;width: 350px;}

}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  .navbar .btn-consultation{margin-left: 0!important;padding: .75rem .9rem !important;}

  .navbar .btn-consultation .cal-btn-icon{display: none;}

  .navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link {padding: 0.5rem;}

  .hero-section h1.display-4{font-size: 40px!important;}

  .banner-images .map img {width: 430px;top: -130px;}

  .bnr-pr{max-width: 450px;margin: 0 !important;font-size: 1rem !important;}

  .banner-images .destination img {width: 530px;right: -12px;bottom: -190px;}

  .banner-images .girl img {top: -158px;right: 23px;width: 330px;}

  .airplane-img img {width: 160px;}

  .study-cap img {width: 170px;}

  .place-student .cnty-crd span.flg {width: 37px;height: 37px;}

  .place-student {padding: 15px 20px;}

  .flag-label-main{letter-spacing: 0!important;}

}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

      .banner-images .map img {

        width: 100%;

        top: -130px;

    }

        .hero-section h1.display-4 {

        font-size: 34px !important;

        margin-bottom: 12px !important;

        }

            .bnr-pr {

        font-size: .95rem !important;

    }

    .place-student{

      grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr)

    }

    .place-student .flag-label-main{

              grid-column: 1 / -1;

        font-size: 14px !important;

        margin-bottom: 8px;

    }

        .banner-images .girl img {

        top: -145px;

        right: 16px;

        width: 247px;

    }

    .banner-images .destination img {

        width: 440px;

        right: -17px;

        bottom: -168px;

    }

    .hero-section {

    padding: 3rem 0 6rem 0;

    }

    .study-cap img {

        width: 130px;

            top: -120px;

    left: -74px;

    }

    .place-student>*:first-child::after{display: none;}

    .place-student .cnty-crd span.cntry-nm {

    font-size: 12px;

    }

    .country-quick-section {

    margin-top: -57px;

    }

    .navbar .btn-consultation{margin: auto!important;display: block;}

    .airplane-img img{display: none;}

}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .bnr-pr {

        max-width: 100%;

    }

    /* .country-quick-section{display: none;} */

        .banner-images .map img {

        width: 380px;

        top: 0;

        position: relative;

        right: 0;

        margin: 0 0 0 auto;

        display: block;

    }

        .banner-images .destination img {

        width: 499px;

        right: 10px;

        bottom: 41px;

    }

        .banner-images .girl img {

        top: -35px;

        right: 40px;

        width: 280px;

    }

    .country-quick-section {

        margin-top: -76px;

        padding: 0;

    }

        .place-student {

        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

        row-gap: 10px;

    }

        .study-cap img {

        width: 175px;

        top: 0px;

        left: 0;

    }

        .place-student .flag-label-main {

        grid-column: inherit;

    }

    .place-student>*:first-child::after{display: block;}

    .place-student>*:nth-child(4)::after{display: none;}

        .hero-section {

        height: 661px;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .hero-stats-grid {

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

    gap: 0.5rem;

  }

  .hero-stat-num {

    font-size: 1.4rem;

  }

}

@media (max-width: 510px) {

      .banner-images .girl img {

        top: -18px;

        right: 40px;

        width: 231px;

    }

        .banner-images .destination img {

        width: 400px;

        right: 10px;

        bottom: 73px;

    }

    .banner-images .map img {

        width: 350px;

        }

        .study-cap img {

        width: 140px;

    }

        .hero-section {

        height: 635px;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 430px) {

  .place-student {

        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

        row-gap: 10px;

    }

        .banner-images .destination img {

        width: 320px;

        right: 0;

        bottom: 73px;

    }

        .banner-images .map img {

        width: 295px;

    }

        .banner-images .girl img {

        top: -18px;

        right: 40px;

        width: 180px;

    }

        .country-quick-section {

        margin-top: -132px;

        padding: 0;

    }

    .place-student>*:nth-child(even)::after{display: none;}

}

@media (max-width: 400px) {

  .hero-section {

        height: 656px;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 360px) {

  .hero-section {

        height: 672px;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 352px) {

  .hero-section {

        height: 700px;

    }

}