Marcel Kuhn
Georgia Film Industry Continues to Thrive Post Pandemic
The Impact of Tax Incentives The Impact of Tax Incentives (image credits: unsplash) One of the most significant factors fueling ...
6 Phrases You Should Avoid Abroad But Americans Say Them All the Time
“How Are You?” — A Phrase That Can Seem Insincere Abroad “How Are You?” — A Phrase That Can Seem Insincere Abroad (image credits: pixabay) It’s almost automatic for Americans to greet someone with “How are you?”—even if they don’t expect a real answer. But in many parts of the world, this question is treated … Read more
10 Foods You Shouldn’t Eat on a Plane But Passengers Keep Choosing Them
Garlic and Onion-heavy Foods Garlic and Onion-heavy Foods (image credits: unsplash) Garlic and onion-heavy foods are infamous for their lingering odors, which become even more unpleasant in the limited space of an airplane cabin. According to a 2024 survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), over 65% of passengers reported feeling discomfort due to … Read more
11 Common Travel Habits That Seem Fine—But Could Land You in Trouble
Overpacking and Carrying Excess Luggage Overpacking and Carrying Excess Luggage (image credits: unsplash) Packing for a trip often feels like preparing for the unknown, so it’s tempting to throw in “just one more” item. But this habit can have real consequences. In 2024, airlines have grown stricter with baggage allowances, and according to the International … Read more
The 7 Green Getaways Every Ethical Traveler Should Know
Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: A Biodiversity Hotspot Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: A Biodiversity Hotspot (image credits: pixabay) The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is a living, breathing testament to just how much life can fit into a corner of the earth. It’s astonishing that, covering just 2.5% of Costa Rica’s landmass, it shelters over 2.5% … Read more
Ranking the 50 Illinois Counties with the Shortest Life Expectancy
Life expectancy isn’t just a number on a chart – it’s a mirror reflecting how well our communities protect and nurture their residents. While Illinois ranked 23rd-highest based on life expectancy, with a newborn expected to live 76.8 years as of recent data, the reality is far more complex when you examine individual counties. Hidden … Read more
8 Things You Should Never Wear in Certain Countries (But Tourists Still Do)
Avoid Wearing Shorts in Saudi Arabia Avoid Wearing Shorts in Saudi Arabia (image credits: unsplash) Stepping off a plane into Saudi Arabia’s heat, it might seem natural to reach for shorts, but that’s a big cultural misstep. The Saudi Ministry of Tourism updated its guidelines in 2024, making it clear: both men and women are … Read more
13 Booking Tricks That No Longer Work (But Travelers Keep Trying)
Booking Last-Minute Flights to Get Cheaper Prices Booking Last-Minute Flights to Get Cheaper Prices (image credits: unsplash) For years, travelers clung to the hope that booking flights at the last minute would help them score unbeatable deals. The thinking was simple: airlines would rather sell off empty seats just before takeoff than let them go … Read more
7 Hotel Habits That Are Considered Rude Overseas But People Keep Doing Them
Talking Loudly in Hotel Corridors Talking Loudly in Hotel Corridors (image credits: unsplash) When you stroll through a hotel corridor late at night, you might think your conversation is harmless. But in countries like Japan and much of Europe, it’s actually considered highly disrespectful to speak loudly in hallways. The Japan Tourism Agency’s 2024 report … Read more
9 Things You Should Never Do With a Rental Car Abroad – But Everyone Does
Ignoring Local Traffic Laws and Speed Limits Ignoring Local Traffic Laws and Speed Limits (image credits: flickr) Did you know that the most common reasons for being fined are illegal parking, driving into historical zones, and breaking the speed limit when renting a car abroad? Most travelers step off a plane and immediately get behind … Read more
