Ian Hernandez
These 5 Zodiac Signs Are Entering A Season Of Effortless Transformation
The stars are rearranging themselves in ways we haven’t seen for decades. 2025 is a busy astrological year containing a ...
10 Nations That May Soon Close Their Doors to Visitors
North Korea: The Last Fortress of Isolation North Korea: The Last Fortress of Isolation (image credits: unsplash) Stepping into North Korea is like stepping into a parallel universe, where time moves differently and secrets are tightly guarded. In 2025, this reclusive nation has grown even more wary of foreign eyes. The government reduced the number …
Top 8 Countries That Might Ban Tourists Soon
Picture yourself standing on the edge of a cliff in Iceland, wild winds tangling your hair, as the emerald green moss clings to black volcanic rock beneath your feet. The only sounds are distant waterfalls and your own heartbeat. But what if, in the not-so-distant future, this moment wasn’t possible? Around the world, some of …
Travel | Why I Skipped Hawaii This Year—and You Might Want To, Too
Rising Costs of Travel Rising Costs of Travel (image credits: unsplash) The dream of a Hawaiian getaway has always come with a bit of a price tag, but recently, costs have become noticeably steeper. While the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s 2024 reports don’t cite exact airfare increases, various travel sources indicate that round-trip flights to Hawaii …
This State’s Groundwater Is Disappearing—And No One Knows How to Stop It
The Silent Crisis Lurking Beneath the Surface The Silent Crisis Lurking Beneath the Surface (image credits: pixabay) Groundwater, the hidden ...
Top 10 Countries Expected to Say “No” to Tourists Soon
Bhutan: Preserving Cultural Integrity Bhutan: Preserving Cultural Integrity (image credits: pixabay) Nestled high in the Himalayas, Bhutan has always done things a little differently. The country’s “high value, low impact” philosophy has led to a bold move in 2024: tourists must now pay a daily fee of $200 to visit. This isn’t just a price …
Top 10 Countries Expected to Turn Tourists Away Soon
China: Strict Travel Restrictions China: Strict Travel Restrictions (image credits: wikimedia) China’s once-bustling tourist spots have become eerily quiet, and it’s not just because of lingering pandemic fears. Since 2024, China has ramped up its already-tough border controls, requiring lengthy quarantines and exhaustive health checks for anyone hoping to visit. Public health is the government’s …
10 Nations on the Edge of Shutting Out Tourists
Venezuela: A Nation in Crisis and Retreat Venezuela: A Nation in Crisis and Retreat (image credits: pixabay) Imagine planning a tropical getaway only to find the gates slowly closing before your eyes. Venezuela, once famous for its stunning Caribbean beaches and Andean peaks, is now seeing its tourism sector collapse. Since 2019, international arrivals have …
Travel | Why I Deleted My Travel Apps—and You Might Want To, Too
The Overload of Travel Apps The Overload of Travel Apps (image credits: pixabay) Imagine opening your phone to plan a trip and being swamped with an endless sea of colorful icons. That’s the modern travel dilemma. With billions of travel app downloads and a vast array of options available on major app stores, travelers are …
Top 10 Countries That May Soon Stop Letting Tourists In
If you’ve ever watched the sunrise over a misty valley or wandered an ancient city before the crowds, you know magic happens when a place feels untouched. But what if those postcard-perfect scenes were suddenly off-limits? Around the world, beloved destinations—some you’ve dreamed of, others you might never have guessed—are signaling that the doors could …
