Japan has joined many other iconic tourist attractions in its fight against overtourism. To protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site, new rules are being implemented to combat overtourism. To this end, the country is adding a tourist fee for those visiting the iconic Mount Fuji. Japan to fight overtourism at Mount Fuji CNN reports that Mount Fuji, a popular site for...
Venice is an undeniably beautiful and fascinating destination in Italy and for that reason, the city gets too many visitors. Since the end of the pandemic, travel has returned to new levels as people once again explore their world. However, too many people are not a good thing in any city’s books. Trying to protect the beauty of the city and its historic buildings...
Travelers wanting to see more of Japan outside of Tokyo have a treat in store as Japan Airlines announces free domestic flights to tourists. The airline says the promotion has been designed to provide visitors a “seamless travel experience” while exploring the archipelago. Japan Airlines introduces free domestic flights for tourists Tokyo is an exciting city to...
When we are traveling, most of us have the odd bad night’s sleep while getting used to a different bed. However, according to a recent study, some top tourist destinations have been revealed where getting a restful night might be the most challenging. The results were ranked based on factors such as average noise levels, negative hotel reviews related to sleep...
While summer is great for a vacation, the fall is a different time to enjoy colorful fall foliage and the Foliage Train is one of the best ways to experience the time of year. Even better, a train from Italy to Switzerland only costs around $30 this season. Ride the Foliage Train from Italy to Switzerland After a long hot summer, the fall in Europe offers a different...
The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, but the huge crowds that visit it spoil the experience. For this reason, authorities in Rome are finally planning to reduce the overcrowding and make the fountain a more pleasant place to visit. Read on to find out how the Italian city’s government is planning to curb access to the fountain and give...
After New Zealand plans to triple its visitor tax, some tourism bodies say this “incredibly expensive” new fee could deter travelers. While the country is doing so to conserve its natural environment, how many visitors will be able to enjoy it in the future? New Zealand to triple tourist tax to conserve natural environment While New Zealand has plans to almost triple...
These days, not everyone can afford to book the perfect cruise to the Caribbean or Alaska, but those on a budget now have an option. Holland America Line has expanded its standby program at a new rate and with new perks. Moreover, the cruise line will let tourists travel on standby for just $99. Now travelers can imagine visiting private islands in the Caribbean or a...
Holland America Line has a new Antarctica cruise that sails from a unique starting point. Those sailors wishing to enjoy a voyage to Antarctica now have an easier way to find the perfect cruise. Instead of flying to a distant destination to start the journey, Holland America Line is offering a new take on the usual approach to sailing to Antarctica. Holland America...
Do you want to move to Spain as a digital nomad? While many areas won’t make you welcome, one region is luring you with a generous grant. Moreover, Extremadura is more than welcoming remote workers. Extremadura to lure digital nomads with a €15,000 grant With overtourism rearing its ugly head in many European nations, digital nomads have become unwelcome and accused...