Marcel Kuhn
18 Canadian Towns Struggling with Too Many Visitors
Banff, Alberta Banff, Alberta (image credits: unsplash) Banff is one of those places that looks like a postcard no matter where you stand, but lately, the magic has come with a price. In 2024, Banff was swarmed by nearly 4 million visitors, a record that left locals feeling boxed in by endless crowds and gridlocked …
Top 10 Strongest Passports in 2025, Ranked
Japan: The Unrivaled Passport Powerhouse Japan: The Unrivaled Passport Powerhouse (image credits: wikimedia) Japan’s passport stands tall in 2025, holding the number one spot for global travel freedom. Japanese citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to an astonishing 193 countries and territories. That means almost every corner of the globe is open to them, and …
7 Countries With Strong LGBTQ+ Rights — and 3 Where It’s Risky to Be Out
Canada: A Beacon of Equality Canada: A Beacon of Equality (image credits: wikimedia) Canada stands out as a shining example when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, offering some of the most comprehensive legal protections anywhere in the world. Since legalizing same-sex marriage in 2005, the country has continued to expand rights, including protections under the …
U.S. Updates Travel Warning as Mexico Issues Nationwide Alert
Heightened Travel Advisory Levels Heightened Travel Advisory Levels (image credits: unsplash) The U.S. State Department has taken the unusual step of raising its travel advisory for Mexico to Level 3, which urges Americans to reconsider traveling altogether. This escalation follows Mexico’s own government issuing a nationwide alert, a move that has startled both citizens and …
Strangest Laws Still in Place Around the World
Italy’s Prohibition on Laughter in Public Italy’s Prohibition on Laughter in Public (image credits: pixabay) In the bustling city of Milan, Italy, an ancient law still lingers on the books: the prohibition of loud laughter in public spaces. While it sounds like a plot twist in a quirky comedy, this rule was originally introduced to …
10 Tourist Destinations Where Visitors Aren’t Warmly Received
Paris, France Paris, France (image credits: pixabay) Paris, despite its romantic image, has developed a reputation for being less than hospitable to outsiders. According to a 2023 European Travel Commission survey, 45% of tourists reported feeling unwelcome, citing curt service in cafes and shops as a main factor. The city’s immense popularity has led to …
Off-the-Beaten-Track: The Rise of Alternative Travel in 2025
The Great Escape: Why Hidden Gems Are Becoming Travel’s Hottest Trend The Great Escape: Why Hidden Gems Are Becoming Travel’s Hottest Trend (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: you’re standing in Venice, shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of other tourists, watching someone take their hundredth selfie at the exact same spot. The magic? Gone. The authenticity? Lost in …
Travel | Why I Don’t Use Travel Apps—And You Might Want To, Too
The Overload of Information The Overload of Information (image credits: unsplash) Travel apps are supposed to make planning easier, but often they do the opposite. You open one, and suddenly you’re hit with hundreds of flight options, hotel deals, and endless lists of things to do. A 2024 study in the Journal of Travel Research …
10 Most Trusted Nations in the World—New Global Survey Reveals
Finland: The World’s Trust Champion Finland: The World’s Trust Champion (image credits: unsplash) Finland has stunned the world once again by topping the 2025 global trust survey, with an impressive trust score of 87%. This Nordic nation’s reputation for honesty, openness, and effective governance has been credited as a major reason for its global admiration. …
World’s 10 Most Trusted Countries—According to Recent Study
Switzerland: The Epitome of Global Trust Switzerland: The Epitome of Global Trust (image credits: pixabay) Switzerland sits comfortably at the top of recent trust rankings, and it’s not hard to see why. In 2023, the Global Trust Index reported that a staggering 87% of international respondents expressed confidence in Switzerland’s reliability. This confidence is deeply …
