Venice mayor proposes dynamic pricing for day-trippers with 50-euro ceiling Venice's new mayor is proposing a dynamic pricing system for the city's day-tripper access fee The Independent UK · Jul 3
The Speakeasy Moebius Milan may be housed in a former textile warehouse but it's hard to describe what the place has been turned into. Created by Lorenzo Querci in 2019, the venue is a cocktail bar, bistro and cultural hub, blending food, design, hospitality and ambience. Bangkok Post · Jun 29
Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’ Airports CEO says letting non-EU passengers skip entry-exit system would be only way to avoid peak season travel chaos The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourism Venice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on peak days. This move aims to curb overtourism by discouraging day-trippers and generating funds for the city's upkeep. The fee, already in place since 2024, could see a substantial increase, pending… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m Exclusive: Tourism minister says another likely record year of visitor growth is not a worry amid move to welcome tourists out of season and market less frequented areas The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Salerno: the charming and affordable gateway to Italy’s Amalfi coast The vibrant port city offers a more relaxed and budget-friendly base for exploring this beautiful coastline by train and ferry The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Venice’s new mayor seeks to raise day-tripper fee to up to €50 Simone Venturini says proposal aimed at discouraging arrivals in ‘periods of heightened tourist pressure’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
French saying of the day: 'It's not like you have to drink the sea' — Original version, meaning, origin, and how to use it A popular French saying, 'Ce n’est pas la mer à boire', offers a vivid way to describe tasks that are not difficult. Literally meaning 'it is not like you have to drink the sea', the phrase puts challenges into perspective. It reminds people that obstacles are often less daunting than… The Economic Times · Jun 18
Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River The Independent UK · Jun 9
Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica The Independent UK · Jun 9
Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavern Piòle are the Italian city’s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Arrive three hours before flight home due to border checks, UK holidaymakers told The Entry Exit System (EES) has caused hours-long delays at European airports Evening Standard · May 30
The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape The Guardian - UK · May 24
The Guardian - UK · May 23 Extra EU border checks suspended at Dover as travellers face delays in heat Wait times of more than two hours reported at terminal for cross-Channel ferry to France
Evening Standard · May 22 Port of Dover warns of two-hour long queues for processing amid EU border checks The port is preparing for 18,000 travellers between Friday and Sunday, and warned that the busiest periods each day will be between 6am and about 1pm.
Evening Standard · May 22 Ferry passengers told to prepare for long queues and delays at Port of Dover The port is preparing for 18,000 travellers between Friday and Sunday.
Radio France Internationale · May 18 Louvre picks architects for €800m overhaul and new Mona Lisa space France’s Culture Ministry announced on Monday the architects and landscape designers chosen for the Louvre Museum’s planned €700-800 million revamp in Paris.
The Guardian - UK · May 18 ‘The end of the road’: the man on a mission to take Barcelona back from overtourism José Antonio Donaire is not against tourists but wants to return the city to its residents – and he is starting with its most iconic market
Evening Standard · May 17 UK holidaymakers preparing for European border delays because of EES – poll Nearly half of those surveyed said they are worried about missing flights because of border checks.
The Guardian - UK · May 13 EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings New rules would enable single-ticket bookings across multiple rail operators throughout Europe
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sight
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights
Evening Standard · Apr 23 From Milan to Lake Como: why Italy's dual escape never disappoints The opening of the Lake Como EDITION makes the case for a jaunt to Lombardy
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos? Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system