Marcel Kuhn
Top 10 Places That Might Soon Block Tourists
Venice, Italy Venice, Italy (image credits: unsplash) Venice’s cobblestone streets and winding canals are at a breaking point, with 2024 reports showing nearly 30 million tourists flooding the city every year. The sheer volume of visitors has begun to seriously erode the city’s fragile infrastructure and threaten its iconic waterways. In an urgent move, city …
Top 10 Nations Poised to Shut Their Doors to Tourists
North Korea North Korea (image credits: unsplash) North Korea stands out as one of the most secretive and isolated countries on Earth, and its approach to tourism in 2025 has become even more restrictive. The government has introduced new regulations that require foreign visitors to apply for special permits months in advance. These permits are …
Top 10 Countries Quietly Discouraging Tourism
1. North Korea: A Controlled Experience 1. North Korea: A Controlled Experience (image credits: wikimedia) North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world, and tourism is tightly controlled by the government. Only around 5,000 foreign visitors are allowed in annually as of 2024, a sharp decline from previous years. Travelers must …
Top 6 Global Green Leaders and 3 That Are Heavy Polluters
Denmark: A Model for Renewable Energy Denmark: A Model for Renewable Energy (image credits: wikimedia) Denmark has solidified its position as a global leader in renewable energy, with wind power contributing approximately 54% of its electricity generation in 2022. ([iea.org](https://www.iea.org/reports/denmark-2023/executive-summary?utm_source=openai)) This remarkable achievement is part of Denmark’s broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, …
Top 6 Nations for Clean Water, 3 Countries Running Dangerously Low
Finland: The Clean Water Champion Finland: The Clean Water Champion (image credits: pixabay) Finland stands out as a clear leader when it comes to clean water. Every year, international water quality indexes place Finland at the very top, with more than 90% of its drinking water coming from pure groundwater and protected springs. The Finnish …
Top 5 Storm-Heavy Countries, 5 Nations with Rare Storm Events
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 …
Top 5 Nations Facing Quakes, 3 Countries with Rare Seismic Activity
1. Japan: The Earthquake Capital 1. Japan: The Earthquake Capital (image credits: wikimedia) Japan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it the most earthquake-prone country in the world. In 2024 alone, Japan recorded over 1,500 quakes, with a devastating 7.2 magnitude tremor hitting Miyagi Prefecture in March. The quake triggered minor tsunamis and …
Top 10 U.S. Passport Myths People Still Believe
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 …
Top 10 Destinations That Might Reject Tourists Soon
Venice, Italy: Sinking Under Its Own Popularity Venice, Italy: Sinking Under Its Own Popularity (image credits: wikimedia) Venice has long been one of the world’s most romantic destinations, but the city is literally drowning in its own success. In April 2024, Venice became the first city to charge day-tripper tourists an entry fee, a move …
Top 15 Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations Still Drawing Crowds
Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Summit Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Summit (image credits: pixabay) Every spring, hundreds of adventurers flock to Mount Everest, eager to conquer the world’s tallest peak. Despite the awe-inspiring views, Everest remains one of the most dangerous places on earth for tourists. …
