Finland: Joyful Consistency at the Top Finland: Joyful Consistency at the Top (image credits: unsplash) Finland has held onto its title as the world’s happiest nation for seven consecutive years, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. This ranking is not just about wealth; it reflects strong social trust, low corruption, and an exceptionally effective …
Marcel Kuhn
1. January’s Post-Holiday Savings Surge 1. January’s Post-Holiday Savings Surge (image credits: unsplash) The first two weeks of January 2025 continue to offer some of the most remarkable fare reductions across airlines and hotels. According to Hopper’s 2025 Travel Price Outlook, average domestic airfares drop by as much as 16% compared to December holiday peaks. …
Hong Kong: Sky-High Prices and Limited Space Hong Kong: Sky-High Prices and Limited Space (image credits: unsplash) Hong Kong has long held the grim title of the most unaffordable housing market in the world. According to the 2024 Demographia International Housing Affordability report, the median home price in Hong Kong is over 18 times the …
1. Svalbard, Norway 1. Svalbard, Norway (image credits: unsplash) Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago located between mainland Norway and the North Pole, sees only about 30,000 visitors annually—compared to several million in Norway’s fjord regions. This remote wilderness offers vast glaciers, polar bear sightings, and endless daylight in summer, making it a dream for solitude seekers. …
Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness (image credits: unsplash) Finland has become a global symbol for happiness, topping the World Happiness Report again in 2025 with a score of 7.8 out of 10. Finnish society is built on trust, transparency, and a spirit of togetherness that is rare in the modern …
Italy: A Strained Hospitality Italy: A Strained Hospitality (image credits: pixabay) Italy is famous for its art, food, and culture, but the country is reaching a breaking point with the number of tourists. Venice, in particular, has introduced a tourist tax in response to a 50% surge in visitor numbers over the last ten years. …
1. Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness 1. Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness (image credits: pixabay) Finland has once again taken the top spot in the World Happiness Report 2024, marking its seventh consecutive year as the happiest country. Finnish society is built on a foundation of trust, equality, and a strong social safety net, which …
1. Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Tallest Peak 1. Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Tallest Peak (image credits: pixabay) Every year, hundreds of thrill-seekers attempt to summit Mount Everest, despite the mountain’s deadly reputation. As of April 2025, the number of climber fatalities on Everest has reached …
Venezuela: Economic Collapse and Safety Concerns Venezuela: Economic Collapse and Safety Concerns (image credits: pixabay) Venezuela, once a hub for South American adventure seekers, has experienced a catastrophic decline in tourism. The country’s ongoing economic collapse has resulted in runaway hyperinflation, leaving even basic goods like food and medicine in short supply. According to tourism …
1. Venice, Italy 1. Venice, Italy (image credits: unsplash) Venice is a city that’s practically synonymous with romance, gondolas, and dazzling canals, yet by 2025, the mood has shifted. The city has been overwhelmed by visitors, with tourist numbers up by 50% since 2010, putting immense pressure on infrastructure and daily life. In response, authorities …