Ian Hernandez
Top 10 U.S. Passport Misconceptions Travelers Still Have
Misconception 1: A Passport is Only Needed for International Travel Misconception 1: A Passport is Only Needed for International Travel (image credits: pixabay) It’s surprising how many Americans still believe a passport is only necessary when they’re jetting off to another country. In reality, there are certain scenarios where you might need a passport even …
Reagan’s Strategy That Redefined Conservatism
The Coalition Builder Who Changed Politics Forever The Coalition Builder Who Changed Politics Forever (image credits: unsplash) Did you know ...
Top 10 Danger Spots That Still Draw Tourists
Mount Everest, Nepal Mount Everest, Nepal (image credits: wikimedia) There’s something wild and magnetic about the allure of Mount Everest. Despite being the highest point on Earth and a symbol of ultimate achievement, Everest is fraught with danger. In 2023, over 800 climbers tried to reach the summit during the spring season, but only about …
The U.S. State Where 3D-Printed Shoes Are Taking Over
The Rise of 3D Printing in Fashion The Rise of 3D Printing in Fashion (image credits: unsplash) 3D printing is ...
Why I Quit Planning European Vacations—and Why You Could, Too
Waking Up Somewhere Unexpected Waking Up Somewhere Unexpected (image credits: wikimedia) There’s something surreal about waking up in a place you didn’t even know existed the day before. Picture this: sunlight filters through gauzy curtains, you hear the faint clang of church bells, and outside, the world is just beginning to stir. There’s no alarm …
Top 8 Countries Where Tourists Are No Longer Welcome
Afghanistan: A Nation Off-Limits Afghanistan: A Nation Off-Limits (image credits: unsplash) Afghanistan has become one of the least accessible countries for tourists since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. International tourism has plummeted due to heightened security concerns, limited consular services, and widespread travel advisories, with the United Nations reporting a significant decline in …
2025’s Top 10 Passports by Power, Ranked
Japan: The Unrivaled Leader Japan: The Unrivaled Leader (image credits: wikimedia) Japan sits at the very top of the passport power rankings for 2025, boasting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to an astounding 193 destinations. This level of travel freedom is practically unmatched and speaks volumes about Japan’s extensive network of diplomatic partnerships. Travelers from Japan …
Why I No Longer Travel to Europe—and Maybe You Shouldn’t Either
Picture Perfect or Packed to the Brim Picture Perfect or Packed to the Brim (image credits: rawpixel) Step off the train in Venice, expecting the romance of quiet canals and soft gondola songs, but instead, you’re met with a crush of selfie sticks and tour groups. The air is thick—not just with the scent of …
Why I Gave Up on Visiting Europe—and You Might Rethink It, Too
Dreaming of Cobblestones and Cappuccinos Dreaming of Cobblestones and Cappuccinos (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: you’re standing on a sun-warmed street in Florence, the scent of fresh espresso swirling with the hint of old stone. Tourists chatter in dozens of languages. The Duomo looms above, proud and impossibly intricate. For years, I chased this daydream—Europe …
The Best Songs to Listen to When Traveling — 12 Tracks That Still Stir the Soul
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re behind the wheel, engine humming, and suddenly those first piano notes hit like lightning in a bottle. Bruce Springsteen turned driving into poetry, making the road a metaphor for freedom, love, and the relentless pursuit of something …
