Beneath the Sun and Sand Beneath the Sun and Sand (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: you step off the plane, the humid air hugs your skin, and the promise of turquoise water dances in your mind. Cancún’s famous Hotel Zone stretches before you—glittering towers, pulsing music, and frosty drinks within arm’s reach. But as you …
Sophia Reed, M.Sc. Economics
Spain: Barcelona’s Bold Limits on Visitors Spain: Barcelona’s Bold Limits on Visitors (image credits: pixabay) In 2025, Spain has taken center stage in the global fight against overtourism, with Barcelona leading the charge. The city has become famous for its bustling streets and iconic attractions, but the relentless flow of visitors was threatening its soul. …
Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is a place that defies reality and invites wonder. Imagine a vast stretch of white salt crust that, during the rainy season, transforms into a mirror so perfect that it blurs the line between the sky and the earth. This natural spectacle is not just a sight to behold but a …
The Sudden Shock: Tourists Facing Unexpected Deportation The Sudden Shock: Tourists Facing Unexpected Deportation (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: you’ve saved up for years, planned your dream vacation, and finally stepped off the plane with excitement in your heart—only to be told you have to leave. In 2025, this nightmare scenario is coming true for …
Stepping Off the Plane and Into the Crowds Stepping Off the Plane and Into the Crowds (image credits: unsplash) The moment you step out of the airport in Cancún, the air shimmers with heat—and the crush of people hits you like a wave. Taxi lines snake around the block, and the chatter of sunburned travelers …
The Breaking Point That Changed Everything The Breaking Point That Changed Everything (image credits: unsplash) You know that sinking feeling when your favorite secret spot becomes overrun with crowds? That’s exactly what hit me when I stepped off the plane at the shiny new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in December 2024. The once-remote jungle …
The Rise of Varosha: Cyprus’ Glittering Coastal Gem The Rise of Varosha: Cyprus’ Glittering Coastal Gem (image credits: wikimedia) Varosha, once a bustling quarter of Famagusta, was the heartbeat of Cypriot tourism in the early 1970s. By 1974, the area had attracted nearly 700,000 annual visitors, making it one of the Mediterranean’s top vacation destinations. …
Pripyat, Ukraine: The Haunting Echoes of Chernobyl Pripyat, Ukraine: The Haunting Echoes of Chernobyl (image credits: wikimedia) Once the thriving home of over 49,000 people, Pripyat was evacuated overnight following the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986. For decades, the city languished as a radioactive ghost town, its empty schools and amusement parks frozen …
The Overwhelming Tourist Influx The Overwhelming Tourist Influx (image credits: unsplash) Venice, a city renowned for its canals and romantic allure, has reached a critical point with tourist numbers. In 2023, the city saw over 30 million visitors, averaging approximately 80,000 tourists per day—an astonishing figure when compared to Venice’s population of around 260,000 residents. …
Postcard Perfect With an Unsettling Undercurrent Postcard Perfect With an Unsettling Undercurrent (image credits: pixabay) It’s hard to imagine trouble when the sun is melting into the Caribbean Sea, the air smells of salt and grilled fish, and laughter drifts from beachfront bars. But look a little closer and you’ll sense something uneasy beneath the …