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The US oil blockade has created huge geopolitical and economic pressures for Cubans, leading to government advisories warning against travel to Cuba. But while the island remains open for visitors, what is everyday life like for local people and businesses reliant on tourism? Cuba expert and frequent traveler Claire Boobbyer reports.

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Hoi An’s local population is roughly 120,000 residents. In contrast, the city’s annual visitor count soared to a staggering 4.3 million just last year. As a result, this Vietnam hotspot is suffocating under the weight of its own waste. So what’s being done about it? Writer Claire Boobbyer travels to Hoi An to meet with some of the city’s most dedicated, and innovative, eco-pioneers.

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