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I paid $120 for my family to take the ferry around Venice. The unlimited passes were a total waste of money.
While I was planning a family trip to Venice, many sources on the internet and people in real life …
Jamie Davis Smith
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I went to Venice for the first time. I loved it, but I won't go back due to the massive crowds.
Still, an influx of tourists comes each year, overcrowding streets, causing environmental deteriora…
Joey Hadden
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The tourist tax in Venice didn't deter enough travelers. Now, the hot spot is limiting tour groups.
Venice tried to mitigate overtourism with a tax pilot program, but it didn't solve the problem. Now…
Joey Hadden
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My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.
My oldest daughter took a gap year between high school and college. I worried every single day for …
Elise Seyfried
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Tourist hot spots from Venice to a town near Mount Fuji are taking drastic measures to cope with overtourism
This week, a barrier was erected in front of a popular Instagram spot: Lawson convenience store in …
Alexandra Bacon
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Men are ruling red-carpet fashion at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival with sharp suits and $23,000 watches
Across red carpets and photoshoots, male celebrities have been showing off their strongest outfits …
Amanda Krause
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Venice's plan to charge tourists descended into chaos, showing how much of a headache overtourism has become
Local residents protested the tourist-fee trial, with some even clashing with police.
Alexandra Bacon
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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Booking Airbnbs in small towns to save money was the most unexpected highlight of my trip.
BI's reporter booked Airbnbs in the small towns of Neustrelitz, Germany, and Roggwil, Switzerland, …
Joey Hadden
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United announced 13 new international routes and 3 'fifth freedoms' flights to far-flung destinations
United's "fifth-freedom" list will add Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and the western Pa…
Taylor Rains
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Venice is installing speed cameras on its canals after a series of deadly accidents
Venice will deploy speed cameras to monitor boats in its canals following a series of deadly accide…
Joshua Zitser
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I'm American and traveled to Europe for a month. I love how I can take my kids out for dinner late and no one bats an eye.
When we were in Poland I took my kids to dinner at 10 p.m. and no one bated an eye. We also got fre…
Jamie Davis Smith
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Vilnius is cheap, safe, and fun — no wonder it's the world's happiness capital for Gen Z
Lithuania topped the World Happiness Report ranking for Gen Zs and under this year. Locals told BI …
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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Greece doubles down on its anti-cruise rebellion
Greece joins Venice and other busy European travel hot spots in imposing tourist levies.
Nora Redmond
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'Venice has been lost, but we can still save Florence:' Italy's fight against Airbnb
Even Florence's richest residents can't find year-round rentals because 30% of homes in the city ce…
Dan Latu
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After having 4 kids, I had to change the way we travel. I look for playgrounds wherever we go and allow fast food.
While traveling I allow my kids to eat fast food and have screen time. I also plan activities for t…
Jamie Davis Smith
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Venice tourists who refused to stop taking selfies sent tumbling into a cold canal after their gondola capsized
The gondolier was attempting to get under a bridge near St Mark's Square when the group ignored his…
Nathan Rennolds
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Day trippers to Venice will have to pay a $5.50 tourist fee as the city tries to curb excessive tourism
The city said the initiative wasn't designed to raise cash but to give residents a better quality o…
Grace Dean
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It takes most people 3 days to unwind on vacation. Meet the Slowcation.
Longer trips are gaining popularity to destress on vacations. Experts suggest train travel, rest da…
Joey Hadden
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The best and most daring celebrity outfits at the Venice Film Festival so far
Some actors have still been in attendance on the red carpets of approved projects; The Hollywood Re…
Amanda Krause,Priya Raj
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I took my girlfriend on a 10-day multi-city trip for our first vacation together. The risky choice paid off.
For our first couple vacation together, we headed abroad to explore Spain for 10 days. It was tough…