Marcel Kuhn
How to Traveled Across 3 Countries with Just a Carry-On and $300
1. Planning Every Dollar: Budgeting for Cross-Border Travel in 2024 1. Planning Every Dollar: Budgeting for Cross-Border Travel in 2024 (image credits: unsplash) Travelers in 2024 face rising costs, but meticulous planning makes all the difference. According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (2024), airfare and accommodation prices increased by an …
Travel Rich, Spend Less: The Minimalist’s Guide to Seeing the World
Redefining Luxury: Why Minimalist Travel Is Soaring in 2025 Redefining Luxury: Why Minimalist Travel Is Soaring in 2025 (image credits: unsplash) Minimalist travel is no longer a fringe movement; it’s become a defining trend among global explorers. According to a 2024 Expedia survey, 63% of Gen Z and millennial travelers prioritized “experiences over things,” seeking …
Inside the City of Death: 7 Myths That Keep Varanasi Shrouded in Mystery
The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? (image credits: pixabay) Varanasi, sometimes called the “Eternal City,” is wrapped in the belief that it is more than just a place to die—it’s where the journey of the soul finds its final rest. People from all …
#1 Country That Keeps Ranking #1 in Happiness—and 3 of the Most Unhappy You Should Know
Finland: The Unshakeable Leader in Happiness Finland: The Unshakeable Leader in Happiness (image credits: pixabay) Every year, Finland seems to dazzle the world by topping the World Happiness Report, holding the #1 spot for six years straight as of 2023. This tiny Nordic nation, with its snow-dusted forests and sparkling lakes, is more than just …
Inside Varanasi: What It’s Like to Visit the City of Death
The Spiritual Heartbeat of Varanasi The Spiritual Heartbeat of Varanasi (image credits: wikimedia) Varanasi, known as Kashi or the City of Light, pulses with an energy that many describe as otherworldly. It is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roots stretching back more than 3,000 years. For Hindus, Varanasi is the holiest …
Varanasi: Chaos, Rituals, and the Myths Behind India’s Holiest City
The Unstoppable Pulse of Varanasi’s Streets The Unstoppable Pulse of Varanasi’s Streets (image credits: wikimedia) Every day, nearly 1.2 million people navigate the narrow lanes of Varanasi, a city where chaos is not just a backdrop but a way of life. The city’s latest municipal data from March 2024 highlights a 15% increase in road …
1 Country That Keeps Ranking #1 in Happiness—Here’s Why
World Happiness Report 2024: Finland Tops the List—Again World Happiness Report 2024: Finland Tops the List—Again (image credits: unsplash) In 2024, Finland once again claimed the top spot in the World Happiness Report, marking its seventh consecutive year as the happiest country on the planet. The report, released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranks …
Varosha, Cyprus: What It’s Like to Walk Through a Ghost Town No One Was Meant to See
A Glittering Playground, Suddenly Silenced A Glittering Playground, Suddenly Silenced (image credits: wikimedia) Once, the golden beaches of Varosha sparkled with laughter and music. In the early 1970s, this district of Famagusta was the jewel of Cyprus, drawing in celebrities and sunseekers from all corners of the world. Movie stars like Brigitte Bardot and Elizabeth …
How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2025
Strategically Aligning Paid Holidays with Weekends Strategically Aligning Paid Holidays with Weekends (image credits: rawpixel) In 2025, U.S. federal employees receive 11 paid holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. A smart approach is to line up your vacation around these dates to extend your time off. For example, July 4th, 2025, falls …
Top 8 Surprising Truths About India’s Mysterious City of Death
1. Varanasi’s Death Rate Defies the National Average 1. Varanasi’s Death Rate Defies the National Average (image credits: wikimedia) Every year, Varanasi records a death rate that outpaces the national average, with 2024 municipal data showing 15.2 deaths per 1,000 residents, compared to India’s overall 7.3. This dramatic difference is closely tied to the city’s …
