In 2026, 22 countries are under the highest U.S. travel advisory, “Do Not Travel,” due to severe risks like conflict and terrorism, with limited U.S. government assistance.
Maya Linton writes about quiet coastlines, small towns, and the beauty of going slow. She has a knack for finding the kind of places most travelers drive past – the diners, docks, and dirt roads that tell real stories. When she’s not chasing sunsets, she’s probably digging into history or savoring a bit of nostalgia.