OVERTOURISM
Flowery bikes, eco-living and a rules quiz: Amsterdam paints a new vision of the city for tourists
Travel
08.04.2024
Flowery bikes, eco-living and a rules quiz: Amsterdam paints a new vision of the city for tourists
Amsterdam has desperately been trying to shake off its ‘party capital’ image — with limited success. After its 2023 campaign…
Venice day-trippers will face steep fines if they don’t pay fee designed to combat overtourism
Travel
05.04.2024
Venice day-trippers will face steep fines if they don’t pay fee designed to combat overtourism
Day-trippers to Venice who fail to pay the €5 to enter the lagoon city’s historic centre will face fines starting…
Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen: Experts on what it will mean for prices, transport & overtourism
Travel
02.04.2024
Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen: Experts on what it will mean for prices, transport & overtourism
April is set to be an exciting month for Romania and Bulgaria. On 31 March, the Balkan nations started the process…
Barcelona increases its tourist tax this week: Where else will you have to pay to enter in 2024?
Travel
02.04.2024
Barcelona increases its tourist tax this week: Where else will you have to pay to enter in 2024?
Overtourism could have been 2023’s word of the year in the travel industry. News of the negative impacts of too…
Valencia, Castellon de la Plana and Huelva: Are these Spain’s best springtime destinations?
Travel
28.03.2024
Valencia, Castellon de la Plana and Huelva: Are these Spain’s best springtime destinations?
When you think of ideal holiday destinations, there’s little doubt Spain is right up there. Having attracted sun-seekers for nearly…
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
Sport
27.03.2024
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April. Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an…
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
World
27.03.2024
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April. Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an…
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
Travel
25.03.2024
Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week — here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April
Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April. Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an…
Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen: Experts on what it will mean for prices, transport & overtourism
World
21.03.2024
Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen: Experts on what it will mean for prices, transport & overtourism
March is set to be an exciting month for Romania and Bulgaria. On 31 March, the Balkan nations will officially…
The Galapagos islands are cracking down on overtourism by doubling their entry fee
Travel
21.03.2024
The Galapagos islands are cracking down on overtourism by doubling their entry fee
The Galapagos Islands is doubling its entry fee for tourists. From August 2024, visitors from most countries will be required…
