Could there be any connection between tourism and World War III? Easy-peasy. Once the global conflict starts, tourism will be dead. Given all the givens, it may return never again, for the weapons at disposal of the greatest powers on earth will change everything in sight for untold eons. But things will be rather different in the years approaching the all-out war. Understanding one way or another that the world affairs are getting ever more dicey, many people from the rich countries will go for tourism before the tumult begins. This applies especially to Europe and America, but there are quite a few rich enclaves all around the globe. “Darling,” those in love will tell each other, “let’s enjoy the beauties of this world before it’s too late!” To wit, one omen of the impending tumult will be the explosion of tourism. Last-chance-tourism, to coin a phrase. When can we expect the onset of such an explosion, though? Well, that is anyone’s guess. Not even the greatest experts in this field will be able to come up with a precise prediction. World War III remains one of the greatest puzzles of our age. The puzzle, as it were. But the tourist numbers will be a safe way to fathom the fickle future. Behold, the omen for everyone with some intelligence to explore with due care in the years to come. Yoopee!