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Why I No Longer Visit Mexican Beach Resorts—And You May Want to Rethink It

Marcel Kuhn

Stepping Into Paradise Or Is It Stepping Into Paradise Or Is It (image credits: wikimedia) Close your eyes and picture it: the salty breeze tangling your hair, feet sinking into flour-soft sand, and the sun warming your shoulders as turquoise waves roll in. For years, this was my idea of bliss—drifting from a hammock to …

Why I Don’t Go to Tulum Anymore—And You May Agree

Marcel Kuhn

Overcrowding and Tourist Influx Overcrowding and Tourist Influx (image credits: unsplash) In the past, Tulum felt like a hidden paradise, but those days seem long gone. Between 2022 and 2023, visitor numbers jumped by 30%, according to updated tourism data. The beaches, once peaceful at sunrise, are now packed even in the early hours, and …

Why I Quit Taking Trips to Cancun—And Why You Could, Too

Marcel Kuhn

Landing in Paradise or Just Another Crowded Beach Landing in Paradise or Just Another Crowded Beach (image credits: wikimedia) The first time I landed in Cancun, the sunlight bounced off white sand and turquoise water so bright it felt unreal. Palms rustled in the salty breeze, and the air buzzed with the laughter of vacationers. …

Top 10 Countries Most Likely to Turn Tourists Away Soon

Marcel Kuhn

Afghanistan Afghanistan (image credits: unsplash) Afghanistan has become nearly synonymous with danger and unpredictability in recent years. The Taliban’s return to power in 2021 marked a sharp decline in safety, and by 2024, the Global Peace Index listed it as the least peaceful nation on the planet. Foreign ministries around the world, including those of …

The Fastest-Warming State in the U.S.—NASA’s Latest Data Is Shocking

The Fastest-Warming State in the U.S.—NASA’s Latest Data Is Shocking

Jan Otte

Understanding the Climate Crisis: A Growing Concern Understanding the Climate Crisis: A Growing Concern (image credits: unsplash) The climate crisis ...

Why I Gave Up on Visiting Mexican All-Inclusive Resorts—And Why You Might, Too

Marcel Kuhn

The Allure That Fades Fast The Allure That Fades Fast (image credits: unsplash) All-inclusive resorts in Mexico sound like a dream: endless pools, unlimited margaritas, and buffets that run 24/7. It’s no wonder so many of us get hooked by the fantasy. But the reality often feels like being in a gilded cage. The 2024 …

Top 10 Nations Expected to Reject Tourists Soon

Marcel Kuhn

North Korea: The Hermit Kingdom Closes Its Doors Even Tighter North Korea: The Hermit Kingdom Closes Its Doors Even Tighter (image credits: unsplash) Stepping into North Korea has always felt like entering another universe—a place shrouded in secrecy, rules, and rigid control. In 2025, this shroud has only thickened. The government has become even more …

The U.S. State Where Lightning Strikes the Most—And the Science Behind It

The U.S. State Where Lightning Strikes the Most—And the Science Behind It

Matthias Binder

Introduction to Lightning Strikes in the U.S. Introduction to Lightning Strikes in the U.S. (image credits: pixabay) Lightning is one ...

Why I’m Avoiding Spring Break in Mexico—And Why You Could Consider It

Marcel Kuhn

Safety Concerns Are Hard to Ignore Safety Concerns Are Hard to Ignore (image credits: wikimedia) If you’ve paid any attention to travel advisories lately, you know the headlines are unsettling. The U.S. State Department has raised alarms about rising crime rates in major Mexican tourist hubs, including Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, and even Playa del …

Why I Stopped Traveling to Mexico for Food—And You Might Want to Rethink It

Marcel Kuhn

Safety Concerns: The Numbers That Changed My Mind Safety Concerns: The Numbers That Changed My Mind (image credits: unsplash) It’s shocking to realize just how much things have changed in the last couple of years. In 2024 alone, the U.S. Department of State recorded over 30,000 incidents of violent crime in Mexico, with many of …