Marcel Kuhn
Top 10 Fascinating Economic Insights of Indiana
Indiana’s economy is a dynamic blend of traditional industries and modern innovation. Known as the “Crossroads of America,” the state’s ...
6 Cultural Rules You’ll Break Without Knowing Until It’s Too Late
Your Thumbs Up Just Started a Fight in Greece Your Thumbs Up Just Started a Fight in Greece (image credits: pixabay) That innocent thumbs up you flash to your waiter after a great meal? In Greece, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia, and elsewhere, it means “Up yours!” There, a thumbs-up is synonymous with giving … Read more
7 Things You Should Never Accept From a Stranger While Traveling But some Tourists Do
The Free Bracelet That Costs More Than Dinner The Free Bracelet That Costs More Than Dinner (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: You’re walking through the cobblestone streets near the Sacré-Coeur in Paris, camera in hand, when a smiling stranger approaches with colorful bracelets draped over his arms. “Free gift, my friend!” he says, extending his … Read more
6 Things You Should Never Leave in a Hotel Safe (But Travelers Always Do)
Your Life Savings in Cold Hard Cash Your Life Savings in Cold Hard Cash (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: you’re packing for that dream vacation and decide to stuff three thousand dollars in bills into the hotel safe because it “feels safer” than carrying it around. Wrong move. Hotel room safes are not 100% secure, … Read more
The 10 ‘Safest’ Destinations That May Not Be So Safe in 2025
Picture This Your Dream Destination Could Become Your Nightmare Picture This Your Dream Destination Could Become Your Nightmare (image credits: unsplash) You’ve saved for months, planned every detail, and booked that perfect getaway to one of the world’s “safest” countries. But imagine arriving at your hotel only to find out that your prescription medication could … Read more
Why Cruises No Longer Appeal to Me (And What I Do Instead)
The Reality Hit Me When The Buffet Line Stretched Forever The Reality Hit Me When The Buffet Line Stretched Forever (image credits: unsplash) Standing there at 8 AM on deck 12, waiting behind 200 other passengers for scrambled eggs that had been sitting under heat lamps for God knows how long, something clicked. This wasn’t … Read more
6 Questions You Should Never Ask Locals Abroad But Tourists Still Ask Them
Why Are Your Prices So High Why Are Your Prices So High (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’ve just finished a delicious meal at a local restaurant in Paris, and the bill arrives with prices that make your American wallet weep. Your first instinct? Ask the waiter why everything costs so much. But here’s the … Read more
If You’re One of These Signs, August Brings Your Breakthrough Moment
Leo: Your Time to Truly Shine Leo: Your Time to Truly Shine (image credits: rawpixel) As Mercury goes direct, your ...
9 Things You Might Pack — That Are Banned in Several Countries
That innocent stick of gum could land you in legal trouble That innocent stick of gum could land you in legal trouble (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: You’re standing at customs with your perfectly packed suitcase, confidence radiating as you approach the checkpoint. Then suddenly, the officer pulls out something from your bag that makes … Read more
11 Travel Apps People Use — That Violate Local Privacy Laws
Your Location Data Is Worth More Than You Think Your Location Data Is Worth More Than You Think (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re standing in line at security, scrolling through your phone to check your boarding pass one more time. What you don’t realize is that three different apps are quietly recording your exact … Read more
