Venice has introduced a new, controversial tourist tax aimed at curbing the number of daytrippers entering the Italian lagoon for a short visit. The historic city has seen the number of tourists growing exponentially over the years – particularly those who only
A Birmingham suburb has become something of a viral sensation after a comical alteration to its welcome sign. The district of Frankley, situated on the city’s southern outskirts, has captured national interest following a prankster’s modification to the sign. The original Frankley
Parking at Britain’s favourite coastal resorts can now cost a small fortune. And families heading for the seaside over the Easter holidays are finding out prices vary widely across the country. Researchers scoured charges at some of the UK’s most popular hot
Barcelona, long revered for its vibrant mix of culture, history, and beaches, is facing an overwhelming influx of tourists, with approximately 12 million visitors flooding its streets annually. As the Catalan capital grapples with issues of overcrowding, soaring prices, and safety concerns
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to
One of the world’s most overcrowded beaches sees up to 40,000 people visiting in peak times – with tourists struggling to find a spot to pitch up. Dalian Beach is located in northeast China’s Liaoning province, with the 500m stretch of sand struggling come
Maine’s largest airport has a new “destination” to offer its travelers: the moon. The Portland International Jetport is now home to the second-largest piece of the moon on Earth. The piece is part of a new exhibit titled “Fly Me to the
The British Museum has been evacuated after activists blocked the entryway. A group of pro-Palestine and climate change protestors targeted the historic building at 2.15pm today. The museum was forced to evacuate all patrons from the premises and shut its entrances. Reportedly,
Tourists have defended what has been dubbed as the UK’s “worst” seaside town as visitors call the beach “sensational”. Although Blackpool has earned a questionable reputation among seaside towns, that hasn’t stopped thousands of tourists flooding for short staycations. Last year, The
Staging area was scarcely decorated with props. (Image: SWNS) Police were called to a Willy Wonka-inspired ‘experience’ after furious parents complained their kids had been brought to tears by the “shambolic” event. Punters who paid £35 a head for the ‘immersive experience’