Ian Hernandez
Top 10 Places Where Tourists Are Less Welcome Than Before
1. Venice, Italy 1. Venice, Italy (image credits: unsplash) Venice is a city that’s practically synonymous with romance, gondolas, and dazzling canals, yet by 2025, the mood has shifted. The city has been overwhelmed by visitors, with tourist numbers up by 50% since 2010, putting immense pressure on infrastructure and daily life. In response, authorities …
10 Nations Where Buying a House Is Nearly Out of Reach
Hong Kong: The World’s Priciest Real Estate Market Hong Kong: The World’s Priciest Real Estate Market (image credits: unsplash) Hong Kong continues to be the most unaffordable city globally for homebuyers, according to the 2024 Demographia International Housing Affordability report. The median house price here is over 18 times the median household income, a staggering …
10 Nations Poised to Turn Tourists Away
Venezuela: Economic Collapse and Safety Concerns Venezuela: Economic Collapse and Safety Concerns (image credits: pixabay) Venezuela, once a hub for South American adventure seekers, has experienced a catastrophic decline in tourism. The country’s ongoing economic collapse has resulted in runaway hyperinflation, leaving even basic goods like food and medicine in short supply. According to tourism …
Top 10 Most Dangerous Places Tourists Keep Flocking To
1. Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Tallest Peak 1. Mount Everest, Nepal: The Deadly Allure of the World’s Tallest Peak (image credits: pixabay) Every year, hundreds of thrill-seekers attempt to summit Mount Everest, despite the mountain’s deadly reputation. As of April 2025, the number of climber fatalities on Everest has reached …
Top 10 Happiest Countries—and 3 Miserable Ones Struggling Below
Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness (image credits: unsplash) Finland stands at the top of the World Happiness Report for the seventh consecutive year in 2025, earning a striking score of 7.8 out of 10. Finnish people enjoy a society built on mutual trust, equality, and a reliable government that invests …
10 Countries That May Soon Say Goodbye to Tourists
Venice, Italy Venice, Italy (image credits: unsplash) Venice’s canals have long been the dream of travelers, but the city is now struggling under the crushing weight of its own popularity. In 2022, Venice saw more than 30 million visitors, a staggering number for a city with fewer than 260,000 residents. Recent years have brought severe …
10 Countries That Might Soon Say “No” to Tourists
Bhutan: The Pursuit of Happiness Over Mass Tourism Bhutan: The Pursuit of Happiness Over Mass Tourism (image credits: wikimedia) Bhutan has carved out a distinctive place in the world by fiercely protecting its culture and environment, placing happiness ahead of profit. In 2024, the Bhutanese government made headlines by raising its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) …
9 Nations Poised to Shut Their Doors to Visitors
China: The Great Wall of Restrictions China: The Great Wall of Restrictions (image credits: unsplash) China has noticeably ramped up its border controls in the face of ongoing geopolitical disputes and persistent public health anxieties. In 2024, official data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed a 30% drop in tourist visas issued compared …
Top 10 Reasons This Mexican Town Is Winning Over Cancun
Affordability Affordability (image credits: unsplash) Travelers searching for real value are turning their attention to this Mexican town, where prices are remarkably lower than in Cancun. It’s not just about saving a few dollars—here, you can stay in a pleasant boutique hotel or even a cozy family-run guesthouse for around $70 a night, while Cancun’s …
8 Top-Ranked Happy Nations (And 3 That Might Just Disappoint You)
Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness Finland: The Pinnacle of Happiness (image credits: unsplash) Finland stands out once again in 2025 as the happiest country on the planet, achieving a remarkable score of 7.8 out of 10 in the World Happiness Report. This Nordic nation’s exceptional happiness is deeply rooted in its robust social safety net, …
