Luxembourg: The Wealth Leader Luxembourg: The Wealth Leader (image credits: unsplash) When you think about incredible wealth, Luxembourg almost always tops the list. In 2025, its GDP per capita reached a staggering $120,000, making it the richest nation per person anywhere on Earth. This tiny European country thrives thanks to its powerful financial sector, which …
Jacqeline Nomora, M.Sc. Biology
Switzerland: The Gold Standard of Water Quality Switzerland: The Gold Standard of Water Quality (image credits: unsplash) Switzerland stands out as a global leader when it comes to water quality, often being recognized for its crystal-clear lakes and rivers. The country has more than 1,500 lakes, many of which are fed by pure glacial melt, …
Venice, Italy: The Overwhelmed City Venice, Italy: The Overwhelmed City (image credits: pixabay) Venice is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the overwhelming number of tourists flooding its ancient streets and fragile canals. In 2024, the city reported over 30 million tourist arrivals—almost 15 times the local population of just 260,000. This surge has pushed …
Overcrowding in Major Cities Overcrowding in Major Cities (image credits: unsplash) Amsterdam and other Dutch cities have faced a dramatic surge in tourist arrivals in recent years. In 2023, Amsterdam recorded over 19 million visitors, marking a 10% jump compared to 2022. This avalanche of tourists has placed enormous pressure on the city’s public transport, …
Discovery Location and Context Discovery Location and Context (image credits: wikimedia) A shocking discovery was made in the quiet back office of a respected United Kingdom museum: a book bound entirely in human skin. The find happened during a routine audit, as museum staff checked items that had been stored for decades. No one expected …
Embracing the Long Winters Embracing the Long Winters (image credits: unsplash) Iceland’s winters are famously long and dark, with the sun barely peeking above the horizon for just four hours a day in peak winter. In December and January, Reykjavik averages only about 3.5 to 4 hours of daylight, as confirmed by the Icelandic Meteorological …
Smart Luggage Smart Luggage (image credits: unsplash) Smart luggage is transforming the way people travel in 2025, making lost bags a thing of the past. Many suitcases now feature built-in GPS tracking, giving travelers real-time updates on their bag’s location through easy-to-use smartphone apps. The International Air Transport Association found that airlines lose over $2 …
Trump’s Tariffs: Setting Off a New Travel Trend Trump’s Tariffs: Setting Off a New Travel Trend (image credits: pixabay) It’s almost shocking to realize just how much politics can impact our vacations. Donald Trump’s tariffs, first introduced years ago and still a hot topic in 2025, were supposed to protect American jobs. But they’re also …
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: A Timeless Love Affair The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: A Timeless Love Affair (image credits: wikimedia) The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express remains the gold standard for romantic train journeys in 2025. Couples board vintage carriages restored to their 1920s glory, complete with polished wood, plush furnishings, and sparkling crystal. According to recent travel surveys, bookings on …
Trump’s America First Policy and How It Changed Travel Trump’s America First Policy and How It Changed Travel (image credits: wikimedia) Donald Trump’s “America First” policy sent shockwaves through the world, shaking up international relationships and, unexpectedly, changing the way Americans travel. The shift toward isolationism meant that, for many, staying within the country suddenly …