The dream of pristine American beaches is colliding hard with reality in 2025. “What we observed in April was far and away greater than anything the satellites have recorded over the last 25 years and presumably ever as far as what would be expected” according to University of South Florida researchers. Meanwhile, accommodation costs are …
Jacqeline Nomora, M.Sc. Biology
Iceland: The Land of Glaciers and Geothermal Springs Iceland: The Land of Glaciers and Geothermal Springs (image credits: unsplash) Iceland’s landscape looks like something from another planet—towering glaciers, steaming hot springs, and waterfalls that seem to appear out of nowhere. With more than 10,000 glaciers and countless geothermal pools, it’s no wonder that people flock …
The Rise of Tulum as a Tourist Hotspot The Rise of Tulum as a Tourist Hotspot (image credits: unsplash) Tulum’s transformation over the past decade is nothing short of astonishing. Once a sleepy fishing village, this slice of paradise quickly became the number one escape for international travelers. In 2024 alone, more than 3 million …
Switzerland Maintains Its Golden Standard of Trust Switzerland Maintains Its Golden Standard of Trust (image credits: unsplash) Switzerland has ranked No. 1 nearly every year since 2017. It is one of the world’s wealthiest countries, and has been well-known for its neutrality. The tiny Alpine nation has been a frequent winner in U.S. News & …
Singapore: The Undisputed Speed King Singapore: The Undisputed Speed King (image credits: pixabay) Imagine clicking a link and your page loads before you can blink. That’s everyday life in Singapore, where the average fixed broadband speed hit a staggering 265.6 Mbps in March 2025, according to the Speedtest Global Index. This isn’t an accident; Singapore’s …
United States: A Stormy Landscape in 2025 United States: A Stormy Landscape in 2025 (image credits: rawpixel) The United States has experienced a turbulent year in 2025, with a dramatic increase in severe weather events across several states. The National Weather Service reports that over 1,000 tornadoes have touched down within the first half of …
India: A Looming Crisis India: A Looming Crisis (image credits: unsplash) India stands at the threshold of a water crisis that is both alarming and far-reaching. Reports from the National Institute of Hydrology highlight that nearly 600 million people in India are grappling with high to extreme water stress, creating anxiety across urban and rural …
Venezuela: A Deteriorating Hospitality Sector Venezuela: A Deteriorating Hospitality Sector (image credits: pixabay) Venezuela’s tourism sector has sharply declined over the past decade, with a dramatic 75% drop in international arrivals since 2015, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 2024 report. Only 500,000 tourists visited the country in 2023, a number that …
The Surge in Tourist Numbers The Surge in Tourist Numbers (image credits: unsplash) Spain saw an astonishing rise in tourists in 2024, with over 80 million visitors flocking to the country. This number represented an impressive 15% increase compared to the previous year, making Spain one of the most visited nations in the world. Cities …
Finland: The Gold Standard of Clean Air Finland: The Gold Standard of Clean Air (image credits: unsplash) Finland stands out as a beacon of clean air in 2025, with PM2.5 levels averaging just 5 µg/m³, far below the global safety threshold. The Finnish government enforces strict environmental laws and prioritizes renewable energy—over 40% of its …