Tourism
A fistful of yen — a gain for tourists to Japan as shop prices fall
Business
08.05.2024
A fistful of yen — a gain for tourists to Japan as shop prices fall
The cherry blossom season in March is always a popular time for tourists to visit Japan. This year, however, it…
‘A fun, progressive and playful airline’: Meet the new CEO of Iceland’s low-cost Play Airlines
Travel
07.05.2024
‘A fun, progressive and playful airline’: Meet the new CEO of Iceland’s low-cost Play Airlines
Iceland’s Play Airlines is fairly new on the aviation scene, but it’s already making an impression on the industry. Founded…
Türkiye’s Denizli region is the perfect place for a break steeped in history and wellness
Sport
06.05.2024
Türkiye’s Denizli region is the perfect place for a break steeped in history and wellness
At the crossroads of the Aegean, Central Anatolia, and Mediterranean regions in Türkiye lies a place where history and wellness…
From the Musée d’Orsay to the house from ‘Up’: Airbnb’s iconic new stays
Travel
06.05.2024
From the Musée d’Orsay to the house from ‘Up’: Airbnb’s iconic new stays
Airbnb is well known for promoting unusual — some may say gimmicky — listings, ranging from Barbie’s Dream House to…
‘Remain vigilant’: Europe’s most heavily pickpocketed tourist spots revealed
Travel
02.05.2024
‘Remain vigilant’: Europe’s most heavily pickpocketed tourist spots revealed
As we get ever closer to jetting off on summer holidays, it’s sadly important to remember that not everyone you…
‘A new page of Afghanistan’: Students studying tourism want to show another side to their country
Travel
30.04.2024
‘A new page of Afghanistan’: Students studying tourism want to show another side to their country
A Taliban-run institute is training tourism and hospitality professionals to attract visitors to Afghanistan. Its debut student cohort consists of…
‘Disgusting’: Namibian authorities fume after naked tourists strip off at Big Daddy dune
Travel
29.04.2024
‘Disgusting’: Namibian authorities fume after naked tourists strip off at Big Daddy dune
Namibian authorities have heavily criticised a group of tourists who posed naked on the popular ‘Big Daddy’ dune in the…
‘No to tickets, yes to services and housing’: Venetians protest €5 tourist entry fee
World
26.04.2024
‘No to tickets, yes to services and housing’: Venetians protest €5 tourist entry fee
Venice residents have rallied against a day-tripper fee for visitors, implemented to combat excess tourism. Protesters argue that the fee…
Venice starts fining tourists who skip entrance fee to historic centre
Travel
25.04.2024
Venice starts fining tourists who skip entrance fee to historic centre
Visitors to Venice who fail to pay the entry fee to the historic city centre will face fines starting at…
Take the train: Why using Türkiye’s railways is the best way to see the country’s incredible scenery
Travel
22.04.2024
Take the train: Why using Türkiye’s railways is the best way to see the country’s incredible scenery
Türkiye is a vast country – it covers more than 783 km² of land – and from its stunning Aegean…