The New Terminal, The World’s Best Sushi, and Th
If you haven’t been to Peru since 2024, erase your mental map of arrival. The old, cramped Jorge Chávez airport is dead. AsRead More
The Ships Are Waiting, The Monorail is a Ghost, an
If you look out from the Amador Causeway today, the horizon looks like a parking lot. The Panama Canal is still fighting itsRead More
The Taps Are Dry, The Visa is Double, and The Trai
If you are landing in Mexico City (AICM) today, check the bathroom sink before you unpack. Mexico in January 2026 is a countryRead More
The Hurricane Hangover and the Shiny New Fortress
If you are sipping a rum punch in Montego Bay right now, you might not know that the western edge of the islandRead More
The Butterfly with the Thirsty Wing: Why You Need
If you look at a map, Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly. In 2026, the butterfly is beautiful, but one wing is thirsty andRead More
The Coolest Police State on Earth: El Salvador’s
El Salvador in 2026 is a case study in trade-offs. It is undeniably safer than Paris or San Francisco. You can walk throughRead More
The Soldiers on the Corner and the Iguanas on the
Ecuador right now is a split-screen experience. On one side, you have the Galapagos, where the sea lions are sleeping on benches andRead More
The Metro That Isn’t There (Yet) and The Cof
Colombia in 2026 is a country of intense friction. It is trying to build a future (literally, with concrete) while wrestling with theRead More
The Ice is Good, The Door is Closing, and The Trai
Canada in January 2026 is a country trying to finish its homework before the guests arrive. With the FIFA World Cup just sixRead More
The “Last Call” for Free Entry and The
If you have a US, Canadian, or Australian passport, stop procrastinating. You are currently in the “Golden Window.” After years of “will they,Read More