A French beach town's plea to tourists: Keep your clothes onLes Sables d'Olonne, a French seaside town, is fining tourists for wearing swimwear beyond the beach. Mayor Yannick Moreau, citing decency ...
02 Aug, 2025, 09.49 AM IST
Crowds, chaos and the curse of the bucket list: Overtourism has been a problem for at least 700 yearsAs mass tourism returns with a vengeance, cities like Rome struggle with overcrowding, unruly visitors, and mounting local resentment. The ...
01 Jul, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
10 things not to do as a tourist in ItalyItaly is expecting a record-breaking tourism surge in summer 2025, largely due to the Jubilee Year, a significant Catholic event held once ...
02 Apr, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Venice may increase tourist fee after having mediocre success at capping crowdsVenice's trial payment system for tourists did not significantly reduce crowds, prompting discussions of fee adjustments for next year. Cit...
14 Jul, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
Venice made $1 mn from the implementation of €5 Tourist Tax in AprilVenice has responded to concerns about over-tourism by introducing a ticketing system for day visitors since last month. Reports indicate t...
23 May, 2024, 01.12 AM IST
Venice introduces day-trip tickets in effort to manage tourism surgeStarting April 25, visitors will need a 5-euro ($5.45) one-day ticket, valid from 0830 to 1600 local time. The initiative aims to balance t...
17 Jan, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
These European countries are imposing fines and restrictions amid tourist overcrowdingSeveral Schengen countries are taking various measures to address the social issues arising from over-tourism. Italy has introduced entranc...
06 Aug, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
Amsterdam bars cruises from docking in city as tourism increasesAmsterdam is set to bar cruise ships from the city center to reduce pollution and limit the number of tourists visiting the area. The city ...
06 Aug, 2023, 01.53 PM IST
From Rome, through Sicily: Italy’s latest night train is a €25,000 luxury getaway on railsLa Dolce Vita trains, associated with the Orient Express brand, will begin to offer luxury train trips from Rome through Sicily, with price...
16 Jul, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Going to Europe this summer? You're not alone.Sicily isn't the only European destination bustling with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of ...
29 Jun, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
Tourist who carved fiancee’s name on Rome’s amphitheatre Colosseum is now on Italian govt watchlist, could face 5-yr jail termIf caught, the man may have to serve five years in prison or pay 15,000 euros (About Rs 13 lakh).
28 Jun, 2023, 06.23 PM IST
Making a pitch for a peripatetic IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to do a Bharat darshan.
20 Aug, 2019, 07.56 AM IST
Top 5 food cultures: Experience unique local food culture as you go travellingFood is an integral element of travelling and these places offer the right experiences.
10 Aug, 2017, 08.07 AM IST
When snapping a selfie led to damaging historyAn 18th century statue in Lisbon broke recently after being knocked down by a tourist attempting to take a selfie with it.
08 Dec, 2016, 01.36 PM IST
Holiday by the sea in Italy, Maldives and MonacoGet ready for an island holiday filled with adventure sports, delicious food and endless nights of dancing.
26 Nov, 2015, 08.17 AM IST
Have a train-tastic vacation, travel to France & Italy on the linked railwayET-Travel takes you chugging luxuriously to international destinations linked via the rail, are you ready?
28 May, 2015, 08.09 AM IST