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...
Lanette Canen and Johan Bodi sold up everything to take a three-year world cruise on the Odyssey. Owned by Villa Vie Residences, the cruise ship has been docked in the Harland & Wolf repair facility in Belfast Harbor in Northern Ireland since August 30, 2024. Meanwhile, the couple is getting bored as they have explored everything the city has to offer. The US...
As train travel continues to grow in popularity, while reducing passengers’ carbon footprint, a new sleeper train has been introduced. According to European Sleeper, the new night train comes in response to the high demand for winter sports travel in Europe, as well as city visits and lack of suitable options. New sleeper train service in Europe In recent months, new...
Couples planning on tying the knot with a wedding in paradise or planning a vow renewal can enjoy special perks from Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. Where better to celebrate your love than at a beautiful resort in Jamaica or Turks and Caicos? Meanwhile, these resorts are offering a host of new perks to enjoy. ‘Sweetheart of a Deal’ from Sandals and Beaches...
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...
Lisbon, Portugal, is the latest popular tourist city to feel the effects of overtourism this summer. According to residents, the tuk-tuks are clogging their streets, making them almost unlivable. Some of the locals say the tourist traffic is so bad, it is often stopping them from leaving their homes. Lisbon, Portugal feeling the effects of overtourism Europe this...
With its idyllic beaches, crystal-clear waters and cute villages, Greece is hugely popular with American travelers right now. However, this isn’t always a good thing, as Athens sees huge crowds and soaring prices. Even the most popular Cycladic islands have been overly popular this summer, with locals complaining of overtourism. However, Rhodes is the perfect...
Excitement is growing about the total solar eclipse in 2026 and Virgin Voyages has joined other cruise lines in offering two Eclipse Voyages and more Marvelous Voyages. Guests aboard the Valiant Lady and the Scarlet Lady can enjoy views of the celestial event. Virgin Voyages announces Eclipse Voyages and Marvelous Voyages for 2026 Experiencing a total solar eclipse...
Train journeys are back in fashion these days, with travelers trying to reduce their carbon footprint. Whether catching a high-speed train in Europe or relaxing on a sleeper train, it does seem to be the way to go. However, some railway journeys are more than just a case of getting from A to B. In this case, the Tren a las Nubes, or Train to the Clouds is a unique...
Around 717 people formed a nudist human chain on Torn Beach in Hospitalet de L´Infant in Tarragona, Spain on August 4. According to a statement from the Catalan Naturism Club, the human chain formed part of the Third Nudist Record of Catalonia, which took place on July 12 along 20 Catalan beaches. Many members were unable to participate due to bad weather leading to...