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Valencia in Spain joins the overtourism fight

Valencia Joins The Overtourism Fight By Limiting Tourist Rentals

Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in full force – in fact, numbers have grown so much that the term “overtourism” is now trending. When it comes to Spain, certain popular tourist cities are taking steps to fight overtourism and cut back on house pricing for residents. How will this affect you as a traveler visiting Spain? Valencia joins Barcelona, the...

View from Park Güell, Barcelona

Barcelona Bus Route To Park Güell Taken Off Maps Due To Overtourism

Park Güell is second only to the Sagrada Familia in popularity in Barcelona, Spain. Both are the incredible work of the late Antoni Gaudí, the famed Catalan Modernist architect. However, locals in the La Salut neighborhood of the city have had enough of hordes of tourists using their bus 116 route on the way to Park Güell. They have complained for years about sharing...

Sagrada Familia Barcelona increases tourist tax

Spain News: Barcelona To Raise Tourist Tax On April 1

Over-tourism rears its head again as Barcelona announces an increase in its tourist tax on April 1. The iconic Spanish city first levied a tourist tax in 2012 to attract “quality” tourism, but now it is set to increase again. Read on to learn more about the tourist tax and how it affects travelers. Barcelona, Spain increases tourist tax once again Since it first...

Visit Amsterdam in the spring

Which Are The Best Destinations In Europe For Easter Travel?

  Travel company Expedia has some tips on the most popular destinations to visit this Easter. Meanwhile, spring is already here, so you don’t have to wait for the holidays if you need a break. As the weather warms up and the spring flowers come out, Expedia has released its annual trending trips list – the Easter Travel Outlook.  Read on to discover seven of the...

Vueling, a budget-friendly Spanish airline, offers dog treats on its inflight menu

Vueling: Pet-Friendly Spanish Airline Offers Mid-Flight Dog Treats

A pet-friendly, Spanish airline has announced a special treat for their dog passengers, by introducing a new dog treat menu, served mid-flight. Meanwhile, Vueling not only welcomes dogs, but cats, birds and turtles are welcome to fly, but without the dietary treat. Cats might feel a little miffed, but maybe the budget airline will make a plan for them in the future...