Afghanistan: The Lure of Ancient Mystique Afghanistan: The Lure of Ancient Mystique (image credits: unsplash) Despite warnings from almost every government, some adventure-seeking tourists still travel to Afghanistan. The country’s ancient cities like Herat and the remains of the Buddhas of Bamiyan tempt those eager to see history firsthand. However, Afghanistan remains highly dangerous due …
Sophia Reed, M.Sc. Economics
United States: The Land of Relentless Storms United States: The Land of Relentless Storms (image credits: rawpixel) The United States is widely recognized for its extreme weather, with storms that seem to strike in every season. Each year, the country faces about 1,000 tornadoes, most of them swirling through the infamous Tornado Alley, which spans …
Myth 1: U.S. Passports Are Only for International Travel Myth 1: U.S. Passports Are Only for International Travel (image credits: wikimedia) Many people think of their passport as just a ticket to foreign adventures, but it can do a lot more. A U.S. passport is one of the most powerful forms of ID you can …
Imagine stepping off a plane, the air thick with the scent of spices, diesel, or sea salt, only to sense a subtle chill in the way locals glance at you. Not outright hostility, not always—but a withdrawal, a shuttering of warmth. The world is changing, and so are the places that once welcomed travelers with …
Bhutan: Tightening the Gates of the Himalayas Bhutan: Tightening the Gates of the Himalayas (image credits: pixabay) Bhutan, often celebrated for its untouched beauty and “Gross National Happiness” philosophy, has recently stunned the travel world. In 2024, officials raised the Sustainable Development Fee for foreign tourists to $200 per night, a move that shocked many …
Venice, Italy Venice, Italy (image credits: pixabay) It’s hard to imagine Venice without the relentless hum of rolling suitcases and the click of camera shutters, but locals are pushing for a radical change. With over 30 million tourists flooding the city each year before the pandemic, the ancient city is buckling under the weight of …
Japan: The Ultimate Travel Freedom Japan: The Ultimate Travel Freedom (image credits: rawpixel) Japan holds onto the crown for the world’s most powerful passport in 2025, offering its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to an astonishing 193 destinations. The Japanese passport’s dominance is a direct reflection of decades of stable diplomacy, economic strength, and global …
Switzerland: Where Luxury Is Everyday Life Switzerland: Where Luxury Is Everyday Life (image credits: unsplash) If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in a postcard, Switzerland is your answer—stunning, safe, and shockingly pricey. In 2024, Zurich and Geneva once again topped the Mercer Cost of Living Survey, with average monthly expenses for a …
Yellowstone Where the Earth Breathes Fire Yellowstone Where the Earth Breathes Fire (image credits: unsplash) Step into a world where the ground bubbles beneath your feet and rainbow-hued hot springs steam in the morning chill. Yellowstone feels like another planet—geysers erupt with clockwork precision, bison graze in open meadows, and every sunrise brings the promise …
Ever dreamed of wandering through ancient cities or standing in landscapes so stunning they barely seem real? Imagine stepping off a plane, the air thick with the scent of adventure—and realizing you might be among the last travelers to ever set foot there. As the world grows smaller and more connected, some breathtaking places are …