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
The Mirror is Wet, The Tank is Empty, and The Doll
If you are flying into La Paz (LPB) this week, you are landing in a country that is breathtaking, high-altitude, and currently runningRead More
Runway Roulette: Is the Party Over for St. Martin
The smell of jet fuel mixes with the salt air. The turquoise water of the Caribbean laps gently against the sand, but noRead More
Gridlock & Gratitude: Surviving the 2025 Thank
If you thought your grocery list was long, wait until you see the departure lines at JFK. The holiday season has officially kickedRead More