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...
With all the talk these days about overtourism, visiting Menorca in the Balearic Islands is also perfect in the winter months. Instead of mixing with crowds of fellow travelers, the winter months offer a quieter and more laidback experience in Menorca. Visit Menorca in the winter Due to its enviable climate, the Balearic Islands extend their active tourism season...
Traveling around Europe by train and plane is about to become easier thanks to a new partnership between Eurostar and SkyTeam, a global airline alliance. SAS, KLM and other European airlines are joining forces to make travel easier and also cut short-haul flights between destinations. Eurostar teams up with JetTeam for plane-to-train journeys Since the pandemic...
A new study has revealed the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world, ranked using key factors: earthquake frequency per year, the average population affected by floods, volcanic activity, and air quality index. The results give travelers an idea of which country should maybe be avoided. Study reveals most dangerous tourist destinations at risk of natural...
A study has been run to find which cities in the world are the best for accessible travel. Of interest to note, most in the top ten are in Europe where Florence and Venice in Italy tie as number one. Next in line is Antalya, Türkiye. Read more to find out which cities come up in the top 10 for travelers with accessibility needs, making a vacation great for the whole...
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...