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FOUND: 7 - What They Never Told You

The hitchhiker’s guide to improving rural transport

The Man Who Pays His Way: We need to talk about improving mobility – and how car-sharing can help

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024

Venice set to change entry charge in 2025 after results of pilot scheme

Venice’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024

Swap Spain’s overcrowded hotspots for these lesser-known gems that reach 20C in spring

Holiday favourites like Barcelona and the Costa del Sol have no trouble luring in the tourists – Elizabeth Bennett shares where to go to explore Spain without the crowds

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

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Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate

Diners were drenched by disgruntled locals who called for holidaymakers to go home

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

Swanning around the Austrian lakes: a trip to Carinthia

Austria’s southernmost province has 200 pristine, swimmable lakes, adrenaline-fuelled activities – and saunas with a view

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

Spain’s traditional food markets are fading away – and with them, a whole way of life

At my local market in Barcelona, I see how few young people have the time or inclination to join the queues for a friendly chat, says writer Stephen Burgen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Rail route of the month: Nantes to Quimper, France – a Breton classic

In Brittany, modern regional trains with huge windows invite you to soak up the views. Our author’s final piece in her series takes in the line to Finistère

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

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Tui corrects misleading ‘Brexit advice’ on website for travel to Europe

Exclusive: The region’s biggest holiday company incorrectly claimed the Etias scheme started in 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

‘We’re not anti-tourist’: Italy’s picturesque villages struggle to cope with deluge of Insta-visitors

The five villages of the Cinque Terre are determined to ensure the once sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass tourism

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

A new design exhibition in Tunis explores contemporary Tunisian craft

Located in the heart of Tunis, 'Carthagisme,' at Lamia Bousnina Gallery presents contemporary interpretations of Tunisian culture and craft

Wallpaper · Jun 16, 2024

‘It’s very wild. I’ve seen wolves’: a hike through the forests and ghost villages of secret Galicia

Trains from Britain to Spain put me a taxi ride away from Ribeira Sacra – an unspoiled region of river gorges, chestnut groves and rich history

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Under-the-radar wines from southern Spain

Valencia might be famous for its sweet wines, but the lesser known bottles from the region are well worth a try

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

Italians Demand an End to 'Monstrous' Al Fresco Dining Trend Loved by Tourists

Locals in Rome have grown disgruntled with visitors engaging in al fresco dining more often as more pavement space has been taken up and it is noisier at night.

International Business Times UK · May 29, 2024

The secret heart-shaped European peninsula perfect for a foodie holiday

Fancy oysters straight from cages underneath a pontoon? Kirsty Masterman immerses herself in a destination perfect food lovers and history buffs

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

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The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Venice entry fee labelled ‘total failure’ with tourists still flowing into the city

Opposing city councillors say visitor numbers have increased following the introduction of a €5 tax

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

A walk across Italy in Garibaldi’s footsteps: from Ravenna to the coast of Tuscany

A route tracing the hero’s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan towns

International Business Times UK · May 3, 2024

Venice Is Charging Tourists a €5 Entrance Fee, Here's How You Can Get Exempted

Tourists in Venice will be able to avoid paying the entry fee on the condition that they are staying for longer than a single day in the Italian city.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

Why tourists need to respect the locals

Letter: The people who live and work in tourist hotspots such as Florence are engaging and generous, and deserve consideration, writes Stuart Henson

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WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

That sinking feeling: why long-suffering Venice is quite right to make tourists pay

The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one

Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024

Venice: Hundreds of Venetians protest as city begins charging day-trippers €5 to enter

Residents fear the scheme will do nothing to reduce tourist numbers, but will turn Venice into ‘a museum, a theme park’

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Venice Launches Five-euro Entry Fee

Visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage site for the day have to buy a five-euro ($5.3) ticket, with inspectors carrying out spot checks at key entry points.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Venice access fee: what is it and how much does it cost?

The Italian Unesco site is hoping to reduce over-tourism with the charge – the first of its kind in a major city

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