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Rwanda in 2026: Is It Safe? And What Should You Actually See?

Rwanda in 2026: Is It Safe? And What Should You Actually See?

Rwanda is a country that demands you update your understanding of Africa. In 1994, it experienced one of the worst genocides in modern history — approximately 800,000 people killed in 100 days. Thirty years later, it is one of the fastest-growing e...

Can You Still Travel to Israel in 2026? What to Know Before You Go

Can You Still Travel to Israel in 2026? What to Know Before You Go

If you're planning a trip to Israel and wondering whether it's actually feasible right now — the answer is: it depends on where you're going and what your government recommends. As of April 2026, the situation is complex but not uniformly dangerous. ...

What Every Traveler Should Know Right Now — April 2026

What Every Traveler Should Know Right Now — April 2026

Travel in 2026 looks different from even two years ago. Here's what's worth knowing before your next trip. Passport Processing: Plan Ahead US passport processing times have improved from the post-pandemic backlog, but routine processing still t...

Can You Visit Syria in 2026? The Most Honest Answer Possible

Can You Visit Syria in 2026? The Most Honest Answer Possible

Syria was, before 2011, one of the most underrated travel destinations in the Middle East: a country of extraordinary ancient cities, exceptional food, and some of the most significant historical sites on earth. The civil war that began in 2011 devas...

Canada Travel Guide 2026: The World's Second Largest Country and What Most People Get Completely Wrong About It

Canada Travel Guide 2026: The World's Second Largest Country and What Most People Get Completely Wrong About It

Canada is the second largest country in the world by area — 9.98 million km², slightly larger than the entire continent of Europe — and has a population of approximately 40 million people. That ratio of land to people produces a country where 90% of ...

Is Cuba Safe? An Honest Safety Guide for Travelers in 2026

Is Cuba Safe? An Honest Safety Guide for Travelers in 2026

One of the most common questions about Cuba: is it safe? The short answer is yes — Cuba is one of the safest countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for travelers. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. But "safe" doesn't mean "no ris...

Cuba Travel Guide 2026: Best Destinations, Costs, and Insider Tips

Cuba Travel Guide 2026: Best Destinations, Costs, and Insider Tips

Cuba is unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. A country where 1950s American cars roll past colonial palaces, and where salsa dancing, or Casino spills out of open doorways. If you're planning a Cuba trip, this guide covers things you need to know t...

Ethiopia: What to Do, Where to Go, and Why It Surprises Every Visitor

Ethiopia: What to Do, Where to Go, and Why It Surprises Every Visitor

Ethiopia is unlike anywhere else in Africa — and arguably unlike anywhere else on earth. It has its own calendar (currently in the 2010s while the rest of the world is in 2026), its own writing script, its own time system, its own Orthodox Christ...

Slovakia Travel Guide: The Best Hotels, Castles, and Places to Stay

Slovakia Travel Guide: The Best Hotels, Castles, and Places to Stay

Slovakia sits at the dead centre of Europe — bordered by Austria to the west, Hungary to the south, Ukraine to the east, and the Czech Republic and Poland to the north — and is visited by a fraction of the tourists its neighbours receive. That is cha...

Health and Medical Tips for Traveling to Algeria

Health and Medical Tips for Traveling to Algeria

Algeria's healthcare system is a mix of public and private facilities. In major cities, medical care is adequate for routine issues; for serious emergencies, facilities can be limited. Here's what American travelers need to know to stay healthy befor...

Greece and Money: The Euro, the Debt Crisis, and the Economy Today

Greece and Money: The Euro, the Debt Crisis, and the Economy Today

Greece uses the euro (€) as its currency — has done since 2001 when it joined the eurozone, two years after the euro's initial launch. For travelers, this means the same currency as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and 17 other European countries: no e...