Some people, especially American's incorrectly think that tourism has slowed considerably because those people intended to overstay their visas. The reality is that people are concerned by America's poor human rights and travel and border policies.

At the border, authorities can ban people from entering America for five years just for not liking Donald Trump, immediately returning on a flight, privacy violated, detained, deported to dangerous countries and more. America isn't the free and liberated country it proclaims to be. Therefore, people are opting to travel elsewhere, which is a prudent decision considering the alternative of attempting to enter the United States.

Everyone suffers loss, and whilst all suffering is heartbreaking, none is more disheartening than people dying earlier than they should, especially at the hands of themselves or others. Self-inflicted loss is truly tragic, leaving behind questions which may never garner answers.

We need to understand life better to be more comfortable with death. However, ultimately, we need to value and cherish life, not take it for granted, nor waste the time we have; we should also be open to change, rather than holding so tightly to circumstances or people.

True freedom comes from being able to pivot and adapt without clinging too tightly to limitations or expectations. Whilst change can feel uncomfortable, it's better than making permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances.

Political systems worldwide need to change. Instead of focusing on dominance and power, decisions should be made in the best interest of everyone, allowing people to thrive rather than constantly worrying about how to survive. Most world leaders are forgettable because they never manage to contribute anything of substance to people's lives. Something needs to change if the world is to evolve positively rather than continuously repeating the status quo of merely getting by, depravity, living paycheck to paycheck, and mediocrity.