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Tag: overtourism
How to escape the crowds in Europe’s most overtouristed city
[ad_1] The southern Croatian city is planning a luggage drop-off system to reduce the noise of wheel-along suitcases. I’m standing in the heart of Dubrovnik in one of its many…
Where in the world are Airbnb-style rentals banned or restricted?
[ad_1] Italy is considering new nationwide regulations while Penang in Malaysia recently introduced a ban. Around the world, countries are cracking down on Airbnb. The popular platform, which enables people…
Let It Go: This Austrian town built a fence to block tourists’ selfies
[ad_1] Hallstatt’s Mayor told the Austrian press that the town’s residents just want to be left alone. The stunning backdrop to the town of Hallstatt in the Austrian mountains is…
Here’s which European capital welcomes the most overnight visitors
[ad_1] Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up? Overtourism is a hot topic, with many popular destinations introducing rules and…
Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay
[ad_1] Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste. Squinting in the bright light of…
Hawaii’s plans to introduce new tourist tax rejected by lawmakers
[ad_1] Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral. Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists…
Tourists in this Italian village could be fined €270 for taking selfie
[ad_1] Picturesque Italian villages are suffering from overtourism. Portofino is taking a stand. Portofino, a small seaside town on the Italian Riviera, has become a tourist hotspot – and locals…
Why Benidorm is so much more than party tourism
[ad_1] Benidorm is famous for its wild parties and cheap alcohol. But as I found on a recent trip, there’s much more to the Costa Blanca town. Benidorm has had…
What to see in Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate
[ad_1] Berlin is one of Europe’s most popular destinations for a city break, with approximately 10.4 million visitors in 2022. But many tourists just stick to the well-known central attractions.…