Ian Hernandez
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, …
Georgia Rolls Out Digital Driver’s Licenses
Half a Million Georgians Embrace the Digital Revolution Half a Million Georgians Embrace the Digital Revolution (image credits: pixabay) The ...
Trump Faces State Lawsuits Over Migrant Aid
Education Funding Freeze Sparks Multi-State Legal Action Education Funding Freeze Sparks Multi-State Legal Action (image credits: unsplash) The Trump administration ...
Alaska Expands Broadband Access to Remote Villages
The Scale of Alaska’s Digital Divide The Scale of Alaska’s Digital Divide (image credits: unsplash) Alaska’s remote villages have been ...
Arizona Enacts New Water Conservation Standards
Phoenix Businesses Face Stricter Water Conservation Rules Phoenix Businesses Face Stricter Water Conservation Rules (image credits: unsplash) Arizona’s water conservation ...
Colorado Invests Billions in Wildfire Prevention
State Creates Comprehensive Wildfire Defense Strategy State Creates Comprehensive Wildfire Defense Strategy (image credits: pixabay) Looking at Colorado’s dramatic landscape ...
Scientists Just Found a New Fault Line in This U.S. State—Is a Big Quake Coming?
Unveiling the Hidden Fault Line Unveiling the Hidden Fault Line (image credits: unsplash) In a surprising scientific discovery, a new ...
