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Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’

Protesters take to streets in a dozen cities to march against an industry they say is wrecking communities

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed

Spain could receive as many as 100 million tourists this year, according to some projections

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Amalfi Coast's best restaurants and bars: the secret spots locals love

It’s a summer hotspot for a reason, but there are still plenty of local favourites that fly under the radar. Insider Joseph Bullmore shares his guide

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

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Millions of Brits heading to Portugal can use eGates at Faro airport and avoid lengthy Brexit border queues

The new arrangements come after the UK and EU agreed a new trade deal

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Voices: This summer, the best wine festivals are in the UK – hurrah!

THE WINE DOWN: You don’t have to travel to Paris and beyond for wine fairs when there are some corking events taking place closer to home, writes Rosamund Hall

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

An alternative Tuscany in northern Italy: fairytale hills and terracotta villages in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese

Rising from the Po valley to the green Apennines, this little-visited region has good living down to a tee, with its fine wines, great food and historic villages

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Thinking of a trip to Barcelona this summer? Beware – here’s what you’ll find

From locals priced out of homes to visitors shopping at global chains, all of us are cheated in a city hollowed out by tourism, says Spain-based writer Stephen Burgen

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

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Brits will be allowed to skip European airport queues by using e-gates in huge boost for holidaymakers

The deal is expected to make life easier for Britons facing queues on holiday

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Weather warnings issued in Spain over possible snow as temperatures set to soar in the UK

Thunderstorms and hail are set to batter large parts of the country

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Venice’s €5 tourist fee returns – and will double for last-minute day-trippers

City authorities still hope the scheme, which made an unexpected €2.4m last year, will help tackle overtourism

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

7 of the best Eastern Europe holiday destinations for an affordable city break

Travel slightly further afield to eastern Europe for cities steeped in culture and rich culinary scenes for a fraction of the price of some popular Euro destinations

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Alps, Pasta and a Paycheque: Italy's £85k Offer to Brits Who'll Move and Renovate Rural Homes

Italy is offering up to £85,000 to foreigners willing to move to Trentino and renovate abandoned homes, as part of a bold plan to combat its ageing population and revive rural towns.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10, 2025

Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trail

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

Sun, Sangria… And Soaring Costs: Barcelona To Double Tourist Tax In Crackdown On Overtourism

Catalonia is set to increase its tourist tax, aiming to curb overcrowding and fund local projects, impacting holidaymakers visiting Barcelona.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025

Exploring Siena, Tuscany’s other artistic masterpiece

A major new exhibition at the National Gallery puts the spotlight on the Tuscan town’s artistic heritage. But nothing beats exploring its historic neighbourhoods on foot

International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2025

Venice Slaps Visitors With Ridiculously High Entrance Fees: Spain, Japan And Greece Are Next, Is This The Future Of Tourism?

After implementing an entry fee in 2024 to combat the problems of overtourism in Venice, local officials are taking the measure to the next level by doubling the charges.

International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025

Venice Extends Tourist Tax For 2025

Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe

From frugal retreats to luxury escapes, these convents and monasteries offer peace and spectacular locations for all faiths

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops

From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history of exquisite craftsmanship

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025

Mardi Gras the Balkan way – alternatives to Venice carnival

In Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, the legacy of Venetian occupation lives on in a series of spectacular carnivals that these days have a local twist

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Italy seeks to protect restaurants and hotels from fake and paid-for reviews

Under draft law, online reviewers would have to provide ID and proof that they visited the place in question

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for a sociable fish stew

Livornese cacciucco mingles cultures and seafood for a richly flavoured soup that’s just made for sharing

Wallpaper · Dec 19, 2024

This picky customer finds ‘perfection’ at Nipotina, Mayfair’s new pizza and pasta joint

Wallpaper* contributing editor Nick Vinson reviews Nipotina, a new Italian restaurant in London offering a carefully edited menu of traditional dishes

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

Couples and travel can be a volatile combination. Are we expecting too much?

Tensions during travel aren’t only about conflicting agendas. The lack of familiar patterns can leave us rattled at the vast randomness of the universe

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

‘A welcome sight after any journey’: readers’ favourite European railway hotels

From Galway to Venice, our tipsters choose their favourite places to stay which are near a train station

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