Marcel Kuhn
Top 7 Countries Where Tourism Is Now a Problem
When Paradise Turns into a Nightmare When Paradise Turns into a Nightmare (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re standing at a famous viewpoint, but instead of a serene landscape, you’re surrounded by thousands of other tourists pushing for the perfect selfie. In 2024, with travel rebounding globally, overtourism hit harder than ever. Famous destinations like … Read more
Top 8 Cheapest Countries to Live Comfortably on $1,000 a Month
Escape to Paradise Without Breaking the Bank Escape to Paradise Without Breaking the Bank (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee on a beachfront balcony in Bali, your rent is only $400, and you’ve just enjoyed a restaurant-quality meal for less than $3. This isn’t a vacation fantasy — it’s your new … Read more
The Year I Said No to Europe—And Found Something Better
When Everyone Was Posting Rome, I Was Planning Something Entirely Different When Everyone Was Posting Rome, I Was Planning Something Entirely Different (image credits: pixabay) You know that moment when your Instagram feed is flooded with the same cobblestone streets, the same Eiffel Tower shots, and the same overcrowded beaches? That was me in early … Read more
Why I Broke Up with Tulum—and What I Found Instead
The Breaking Point That Changed Everything The Breaking Point That Changed Everything (image credits: unsplash) You know that sinking feeling when your favorite secret spot becomes overrun with crowds? That’s exactly what hit me when I stepped off the plane at the shiny new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in December 2024. The once-remote jungle … Read more
A New Discovery Just Solved One of America’s Oldest Cold Cases
The Mystery That Stood the Test of Time The Mystery That Stood the Test of Time (image credits: pexels) For ...
The State Where the Most Tornadoes Touched Down Last Year
The Tornado Capital: A Closer Look at the Phenomenon The Tornado Capital: A Closer Look at the Phenomenon (image credits: ...
9 European Destinations Being Loved to Death by Tourists
Picture this: you’re standing in a 40-minute queue just to catch a glimpse of the famous canals of Venice, while thousands of cruise passengers pour onto the same tiny bridges. The smell of fast food mingles with car exhaust as tour guides shout over megaphones in a dozen different languages. Sound familiar? Welcome to Europe … Read more
I Stopped Booking Through Big Sites—The Reason Might Surprise You
The Hidden Costs of Big Booking Platforms The Hidden Costs of Big Booking Platforms (image credits: wikimedia) When I first started traveling, using big booking sites like Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb just seemed logical. They made everything look simple—one site, all the options. But what’s rarely talked about is the real cost behind the shiny … Read more
Top 10 Countries with the Most Powerful Passports in 2025
Japan: Unmatched Global Access Japan: Unmatched Global Access (image credits: flickr) Japan stands at the very top of the global passport rankings for 2025, holding the number one spot in the Henley Passport Index. Japanese citizens can now travel to 193 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, a record that sets them apart from every … Read more
7 Canadian Towns Tourists Love—But Locals Say They’ve Had Enough
Banff, Alberta: Overwhelmed by Visitors Despite Its Natural Beauty Banff, Alberta: Overwhelmed by Visitors Despite Its Natural Beauty (image credits: flickr) It’s hard to picture Canada’s Rockies without thinking of Banff—those turquoise lakes, the jagged peaks, and that fresh mountain air. But what most tourists don’t see is the stress on locals who call this … Read more
