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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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…

Adam England   


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Barcelona is banning Airbnbs. Other European cities have cracked down already — with some success.

Barcelona is the latest city to crack down on short-term rentals. Lisbon, Florence, and Amsterdam h…

Eliza Relman,Dan Latu   


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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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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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A TikToker went viral for calling Europe 'Disneyland for Americans.' To be honest, he might have a point.

The backlash against overtourism has swept across Europe in recent months as some locals say their …

Alexandra Bacon   


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Copenhagen may have cracked how to get tourists to behave: Free glasses of wine and kayaking

The Danish capital is launching an initiative this month to reward climate-conscious visitors with …

Hannah Abraham   


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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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Protesters spray water guns at tourists in Barcelona as thousands rally against overtourism

Protesters in Barcelona on Saturday squirted tourists with water guns and told them to "go home." T…

Lauren Edmonds   


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Tesla just opened up a big new customer base in China after slashing prices in April to meet a key threshold

Tesla, which cut prices in April, signed up for the province's approval process, per state media ou…

Shubhangi Goel   


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I stayed just outside of Venice to save money on a hotel. It was the biggest mistake of my entire trip to Italy.

I thought I'd save money by staying outside Venice, a major city in Italy, but it ended up being a …

Juhi Modi