Overcrowding: The Secret’s Out, and It Shows Overcrowding: The Secret’s Out, and It Shows (image credits: unsplash) Playa del Carmen’s days as a tranquil beach escape are long gone. The town saw tourist numbers spike to nearly 7 million visits in 2023—a jaw-dropping leap from 5 million in 2019. This influx has turned once-peaceful beaches …
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Sunrise Over Paradise Shadows Loom Sunrise Over Paradise Shadows Loom (image credits: wikimedia) Picture the first golden rays of sun stretching across the Caribbean Sea in Cancun, painting the waves with a brushstroke of hope. The air is thick with the scent of saltwater and coconut sunscreen, laughter echoing from beachside cafes. Yet just beyond …
The Overcrowding Dilemma The Overcrowding Dilemma (image credits: wikimedia) Standing shoulder to shoulder with strangers on a once-pristine beach isn’t exactly my idea of paradise. In 2023, Cancún saw more than 8 million visitors flock to its resorts and coastlines, a record that pushed the city’s infrastructure to the brink. The sheer volume of people …
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 …
Dreams of Turquoise Water Dreams of Turquoise Water (image credits: wikimedia) Close your eyes and picture it—soft white sand beneath your toes, the salty breeze tangling your hair, and the electric blue Caribbean stretching out forever. That’s the vision that once pulled me to Playa del Carmen. I remember the first splash of sunlight at …
Rising Crime Rates Make Travelers Think Twice Rising Crime Rates Make Travelers Think Twice (image credits: wikimedia) It’s hard to ignore the headlines: Cancún, once considered a carefree paradise, has been making news for all the wrong reasons. The National Public Security System of Mexico reported a 25% increase in homicides in Quintana Roo between …
Overcrowding and Tourist Fatigue Overcrowding and Tourist Fatigue (image credits: unsplash) Cancún’s beaches used to feel like paradise, but in recent years, they’ve started feeling more like a packed concert. The Quintana Roo Tourism Board recorded an astonishing 14 million visitors in 2023, a number that’s left the city more crowded than ever. The once-relaxing …
U.S. Elevates Travel Advisory for Mexico U.S. Elevates Travel Advisory for Mexico (image credits: unsplash) In February 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mexico, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping. While the overall country rating remains at Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), specific regions, …
Overcrowding and Tourist Saturation Overcrowding and Tourist Saturation (image credits: unsplash) Cancún was once a dream getaway, but those days seem like a distant memory now. In 2023, the city smashed previous records by bringing in over 10 million tourists, according to recent tourism data. The beaches that used to feel like secret slices of …
Color and Chaos at First Glance Color and Chaos at First Glance (image credits: wikimedia) Imagine stepping off the plane and being hit with a wave of heat, music, and the scent of roasting chilies. Guadalajara is a city that bombards your senses in the best way—street vendors shout, church bells echo, and the pink …