Imagine standing on the edge of a turquoise lagoon, the air tinged with salt and adventure, only to hear the news: borders are shutting, the world is growing quieter, and that dream trip may soon be out of reach. The travel landscape is shifting like sand under your feet—countries once eager for visitors are now …
Marcel Kuhn
Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness (image credits: unsplash) Finland has once again been crowned the happiest nation on earth in the 2025 World Happiness Report. What really sets Finland apart is its unmatched sense of social support and trust in institutions. The Finnish welfare state takes care of its people …
Imagine dipping your hands into an alpine lake so clear you see every pebble shimmering beneath the surface. The air is crisp, the silence broken only by the soft rush of water, and each sip tastes like the very definition of fresh. For anyone with wanderlust in their veins, chasing the world’s purest water isn’t …
Venice, Italy Venice, Italy (image credits: unsplash) Venice, that shimmering city of canals, has always promised romance and magic, but 2025 visitors are finding a different reality. Overtourism has pushed the annual visitor count to more than 30 million, overwhelming the city’s fragile infrastructure and leaving many travelers jostling for space in narrow alleys. Flooding, …
Ever felt the thrill of stepping into a place so breathtaking, it feels too good to share? Imagine arriving at a legendary city or wild island, only to find a sign that says, “Sorry, not today.” This isn’t just a fantasy anymore—some of the world’s most iconic destinations are almost at their breaking point, rethinking …
A Commitment to Carbon Neutrality A Commitment to Carbon Neutrality (image credits: pixabay) Costa Rica has become almost synonymous with environmental responsibility, and its pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is nothing short of inspiring. As of early 2024, the country has impressively cut its greenhouse gas emissions by about 25% compared to levels …
Finland: A Breath of Fresh Air Finland: A Breath of Fresh Air (image credits: wikimedia) Finland stands out as a global leader in urban air quality, with cities like Helsinki maintaining impressively low levels of particulate matter. According to the World Health Organization, Helsinki’s PM2.5 concentration sits at just 5 µg/m³—well under what’s considered safe. …
Germany: The Pioneers of Recycling Germany: The Pioneers of Recycling (image credits: unsplash) Germany has long been the gold standard for recycling, and its achievements in 2024 are nothing short of inspiring. With a national recycling rate hovering around 67%, Germany leads the world in turning waste into resources. The backbone of this success lies …
Overcrowding and Tourist Saturation Overcrowding and Tourist Saturation (image credits: unsplash) Cancún was once a dream getaway, but those days seem like a distant memory now. In 2023, the city smashed previous records by bringing in over 10 million tourists, according to recent tourism data. The beaches that used to feel like secret slices of …
Sunsets on Deck Are Not the Whole Story Sunsets on Deck Are Not the Whole Story (image credits: unsplash) There’s a moment on every cruise when the sky erupts in color and the sea glows gold—pure magic, right? That’s what I thought as I stood on the balcony, breathing in salty air and feeling the …