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China’s Street Food Gets Wild: From Insects to Organs and Everything Between
The Surge of Insect Street Foods in 2024 The Surge of Insect Street Foods in 2024 (image credits: wikimedia) In 2024, China’s urban night markets have seen a 30% increase in vendors selling insect-based snacks, according to a March 2024 survey published by the Chinese Culinary Association. Dishes featuring silkworm pupae, grasshoppers, and bamboo worms …
The Best Times of Year to Travel Cheap in 2025
1. January: Post-Holiday Price Slump 1. January: Post-Holiday Price Slump (image credits: wikimedia) After the December holiday rush, January consistently offers some of the lowest airfare and hotel prices worldwide. According to Hopper’s 2025 Travel Pricing Outlook, average international flight prices fall by up to 27% in the first three weeks of January compared to …
What Chernobyl Looks Like Today: A Chilling Glimpse Inside the Exclusion Zone
The Exclusion Zone: A Land Frozen in Time The Exclusion Zone: A Land Frozen in Time (image credits: unsplash) Stepping into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is like walking into a world where time stopped in April 1986. The zone covers about 1,000 square miles, stretching across northern Ukraine and even into neighboring Belarus. The Ukrainian …
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 …
Silkworms to Starfish: 10 Outrageous Street Foods You’ll Find in China
Silkworms: A Crunchy, Nutritious Bite Silkworms: A Crunchy, Nutritious Bite (image credits: wikimedia) Wandering through the bustling street markets of China, it’s impossible to miss the sizzling aroma of grilled silkworms. Skewered and roasted over open flames, these tiny larvae are served hot and seasoned, offering a protein-packed snack that is both surprising and sustainable. …
The $500 Challenge: Can You Travel for a Week?
Flight Frenzy: Tracking Airfare Trends in 2024 Flight Frenzy: Tracking Airfare Trends in 2024 (image credits: wikimedia) In 2024, airfare prices underwent surprising fluctuations. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) March 2024 report, global average return airfare for economy class hovered around $310 within North America and $680 for transatlantic flights—a 15% increase …
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 …
Why Budget Travel Makes You Happier Than Luxury Trips
Travel Satisfaction Spikes When You Spend Less Travel Satisfaction Spikes When You Spend Less (image credits: wikimedia) A 2024 study by the World Tourism Happiness Index revealed that travelers who spent under $1,500 on a week-long trip reported a 17% higher satisfaction rate compared to those spending over $5,000. The report gathered data from 12,000 …
What It’s Like Inside the Most Dangerous Desert on Earth
A Place Where Rain Is a Stranger A Place Where Rain Is a Stranger (image credits: unsplash) Imagine standing in a place where rain is almost mythical—a region so dry that some weather stations have never recorded a single drop. This is the Atacama Desert in Chile, often called the driest place on Earth. In …
The City That Tourists Abandoned Overnight—The Haunting Story of Varosha
From Mediterranean Paradise to Forbidden Zone From Mediterranean Paradise to Forbidden Zone (image credits: pixabay) In the early 1970s, Varosha was the beating heart of Famagusta, Cyprus—a glamorous Mediterranean resort destination that drew over 700,000 tourists each year, including celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot. Luxurious hotels lined the golden beaches, and the local …
