A travel influencer has announced she will not cancel her Christmas trip to the flood-ravaged town of Leavenworth, Washington, sparking an online debate about the ethics of tourism amid a natural disaster.
The Bavarian-style village, a popular holiday destination, has been devastated by powerful storms that have washed out roads, crippled the power grid, and forced the cancellation of its famous Christmas festivities. The influencer's decision to proceed with her visit to support the local economy highlights the profound economic and human impact of the 2025 Pacific Northwest floods.
