Research

Doing in-depth research studies has become our passion and the primary focus of this website. We pick topics that are useful, eye-opening, informative, and sometimes very controversial. The goal? To shed light on areas of society and the world that we think need it most. Our research has been featured on news and TV all over the world. We hope you find these studies both enlightening and helpful.

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203 Best (& Worst) Countries for Trans Rights in 2023

While the fight for LGBTQ+ rights rages around the globe, transgender people are facing unique challenges in their efforts to achieve the ability to live freely and safely.

We created this study to take a deep dive look at trans rights around the globe.

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203 Worst (& Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023

Instead of relying on hearsay and anecdotes from other travelers, we took a deep look at LGBTQ+ rights, country by country. We’ve gathered data from a variety of trusted international sources to create a “LGBTQ+ Danger Index” that will help you find the worst (and safest) countries for LGBTQ+ travel.

At the end of the article we also have 37 LGBTQ+ travel safety tips shared by four travel experts.

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150 Best Cities for Foodies Around the World in 2023

One of the most joyful aspects of traveling is experiencing new and fascinating cuisine. Many people (us included) sometimes choose to travel to a specific place primarily to try new food. But what are the best destinations for unbelievably tasty food? Our “Global Foodie Index” is your perfect companion to find the best cities to satisfy such delectable quests.

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37 Best (& Worst) Countries for Vegetarian & Vegan Travelers

As a life-long vegetarian and international traveler, I know how challenging it can be to find a good veg-friendly meal while abroad. Thankfully, traveling as a vegetarian or vegan is no longer as difficult as it once was just a couple of decades ago. We’ve gathered data from various trusted international sources to create this definitive “Vegan Travel Index” and we also include 17 tips for traveling vegans and vegetarians at the end of the article.

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Is Airbnb Safe? 127,183 Complaints Expose Scams, Safety Concerns, Infestations & More

We analyzed 127,183 Airbnb complaints to find out which Airbnb guest problems are most likely to be complained about via Twitter. The 2.5-year project was done in collaboration with researchers from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the University of Colorado School of Public Affairs in Colorado Springs. The project was funded by ASIS International (the world’s largest membership organization for security management professionals) and via a grant from John Jay College.

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The Best Countries to Raise a Family

As parents of two young children, with the current climate of the world in flux, we wanted to dive deeply into the data determining which countries are the most ideal for raising a family. We’ve gathered critical statistics from 30 trusted international sources to create the “Raising a Family Index” that will help you find the best place for raising children in 2020. We also share a detailed section on why the US ranks so poorly along with our personal experience of raising a family in the US.

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The 172 Best (& Worst) Countries for Pregnant Mothers

Pregnancy is one of the most amazing things a woman can go through, but it’s also one of the most difficult. It’s essential to receive the proper care before, during, and after the baby arrives. Following 150+ hours of in-depth research, we’ve gathered critical statistics from 8 trusted international sources to create the definitive “Global Maternity Index” that will help you learn where are the best and worst countries for pregnant mothers in 2022.

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How Much 5-Star Hotels Cost in the Top 100 Destinations Around the World

After having several nightmare experiences with Airbnb, my wife and I thought it would be good to know what it costs for a 5-star luxury hotel as a more reliable alternative to vacation rentals.

By doing this research we’d know our options and whether or not we could afford to stay at the best accommodation in any given destination to which we might be going.

We’ve created this resource to help you plan your next vacation and to show that it is possible to find affordable opulence if you go to the right place!

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The Worst (& Safest) Countries For Solo Female Travel

To measure women’s safety abroad, one cannot look at only data on street safety, rape or violence. It also depends on the general attitude of the culture, minutiae of the legal system, and systematic oppression of local women. These issues can affect everything, from easily getting a taxi alone to having your voice be heard in a conversation to even needing a male escort for your personal safety.

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The U.S. Airports Most Likely to Delay Your Flight in 2018

Where are you likely to get trapped in an airport in the U.S. this holiday season? We’ve compiled data and created a list of the worst airports in America for delays. By taking a deep look at flight delay statistics of 25 major airports in the USA, we assigned grades for great service or poor performance.

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How Much Profit Do The Most Popular Travel Brands Make Per Minute?

When booking your flight to Hawaii or reserving your hotel room in Paris, have you ever wondered how much money the most popular travel brands are banking? Wonder no more. We created this chart to clearly illustrate just how much moolah the most profitable travel companies are making – not yearly or quarterly or even weekly, but every minute of the day, 24/7. We also have an interesting section detailing who owns who in the travel industry.

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Game of Thrones correlation between deaths and IMDb ratings

Did you know whenever major Game of Thrones characters die and/or there’s an epic battle scene, IMDb ratings spike! While looking at the ratings of different Game of Thrones episodes on IMDb I stumbled upon an interesting trend. So I decided to delve deeper and found that the correlation is almost uncanny. Check out our in-depth chart to find out more.

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