Picture This: Waking Up in Paradise for Less Than Your Current Rent Picture This: Waking Up in Paradise for Less Than Your Current Rent (image credits: unsplash) You know that feeling when you’ve finally closed your laptop for the last time, handed in your office keys, and realized you’re officially retired? The world suddenly feels …
Marcel Kuhn
When Paradise Turns into a Nightmare When Paradise Turns into a Nightmare (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re standing at a famous viewpoint, but instead of a serene landscape, you’re surrounded by thousands of other tourists pushing for the perfect selfie. In 2024, with travel rebounding globally, overtourism hit harder than ever. Famous destinations like …
When Everyone Was Posting Rome, I Was Planning Something Entirely Different When Everyone Was Posting Rome, I Was Planning Something Entirely Different (image credits: pixabay) You know that moment when your Instagram feed is flooded with the same cobblestone streets, the same Eiffel Tower shots, and the same overcrowded beaches? That was me in early …
Pacific Island Nations Fighting Against Time Pacific Island Nations Fighting Against Time (image credits: pixabay) Picture crystal blue waters that once meant paradise, now threatening the very existence of entire nations. Pacific Island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji will experience at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) of sea level rise in the next …
Escape to Paradise Without Breaking the Bank Escape to Paradise Without Breaking the Bank (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee on a beachfront balcony in Bali, your rent is only $400, and you’ve just enjoyed a restaurant-quality meal for less than $3. This isn’t a vacation fantasy — it’s your new …
The Hidden Costs of Big Booking Platforms The Hidden Costs of Big Booking Platforms (image credits: wikimedia) When I first started traveling, using big booking sites like Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb just seemed logical. They made everything look simple—one site, all the options. But what’s rarely talked about is the real cost behind the shiny …
Picture this: you’re standing in a 40-minute queue just to catch a glimpse of the famous canals of Venice, while thousands of cruise passengers pour onto the same tiny bridges. The smell of fast food mingles with car exhaust as tour guides shout over megaphones in a dozen different languages. Sound familiar? Welcome to Europe …
Portugal: A Warm Welcome Awaits Portugal: A Warm Welcome Awaits (image credits: unsplash) Portugal’s charm doesn’t just come from its cobblestone streets or golden beaches—it radiates from its people. In 2024, the European Travel Commission reported that an impressive 85% of tourists had positive interactions with Portuguese locals. It’s not rare to see a resident …
When Human Judgment Goes Wrong When Human Judgment Goes Wrong (image credits: pixabay) Every time you board a plane, your life essentially rests in the hands of another human being – the pilot. That sobering reality becomes even more striking when you learn the numbers: pilot error accounts for 53% of aircraft accidents, with mounting …
Rising Travel Costs Made Alternatives More Attractive Rising Travel Costs Made Alternatives More Attractive (image credits: unsplash) In 2024 and 2025, the cost of visiting Canada climbed much higher than before. The Canadian Tourism Commission reported that airfares to cities like Toronto and Vancouver increased by about 12% compared to 2023, mainly because of higher …