[ad_1] Crammed with tourists, Alaska’s capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes. Thousands of tourists spill onto a boardwalk in Alaska’s capital city every day from cruise…
Tag: Sustainable tourism
Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare
[ad_1] I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability. Falling asleep in one city to wake up in another sounds like…
A new night train from Rome to the south of Italy is launching in 2024
[ad_1] Italy’s state railway operator has announced new vintage tourist trains and sleeper routes. You’ll soon be able to explore popular Italian tourist destinations and tucked away villages on vintage…
The European train routes that are cheaper than taking a flight
[ad_1] Beat the summer’s soaring flight prices by taking one of these train journeys. As holidaymakers ditch airports and the acccompanying hassles, delays and expense, European rail is their alternative…
Want to visit the Acropolis? You might not be let in under new rules
[ad_1] On some days, 23,000 tourists cram into the ancient complex. Only 20,000 daily visitors will be let into the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, starting next…
This Spanish pilgrimage spot could soon introduce a tourist tax
[ad_1] “I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says. Santiago de Compostela, the destination of Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago…
Eurostar speeds up boarding with new contactless check-in
[ad_1] Boarding at Eurostar’s busy London hub will be quicker and easier thanks to new contactless border checks. Ever been stuck in an hours-long Eurostar queue at London St Pancras…
Acropolis overcrowding: Should you visit alternative sites instead?
[ad_1] Stay longer, go off-season, don’t cruise: Here’s how to ease the burden of overtourism in Athens and beyond. Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel…
Iceland by electric car: My EV adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice
[ad_1] A green mindset and ample charging points make for the perfect sustainable road trip in Iceland. The rental car won’t start, and people are staring. “Have you tried turning…
The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train
[ad_1] I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan’s high-speed trains. Uzbekistan is well known for its Silk Road trade routes and historic architecture, especially in large cities Tashkent,…