After an over 3-year closure, Thailand’s notorious Maya Bay is now scheduled to reopen on January 1st, 2022. Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the tentative opening date on Monday, as reported by the Bangkok Post. The picturesque cove in Thailand’s Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, also known …
Amsterdam could soon ban tourists from buying cannabis in the capital city to reduce the number of visitors. The mayor of the city is looking for ways to prevent overtourism ruining the city. Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam, commissioned a study to see the affect a cannabis ban would have on travellers. Many tourists …
Kyoto’s historic and iconic Gion district has introduced a ban on tourist photographs. Vistors who violate the new rules will be fined ¥10,000 ($92). The stunning neighbourhood boasts beautiful streets, traditional tea houses and is home to traditional geishas. In recent years it has become such a tourist hotspot that is is suffereing from overtourism and …
Overtourism. The biggest buzz word in travel for 2019.More people than ever before are travelling the world. The global number of tourists has more than doubled in the past 15 years to exceed 1.3 billion last year, and is forecast to rise to nearly 2 billion by 2030 The most visited cities in the world …
Spain has never been more popular and locals are up in arms across the country wanting to have their beloved country back. Overtourism has been a real concern, especially in such places as Barcelona, but that’s not stopping travelers from visiting this world-renowned city, or country for that matter. Whether it be Spain’s stunning islands, …
Fall is fast approaching, and if you haven’t gone on an international trip this year, now is the perfect time to start planning. Prices will start dropping, the summer crowds will dissipate, and most excitingly even, more flight routes will be launching from the U.S. If Mexico, France, Italy, and the like don’t exactly appeal …
Airbnb was once considered the best thing to happen to budget travelers. It was a way for homeowners to earn a little extra cash and for travelers to see the world without forking out for expensive hotels. But oh how the mighty have fallen! The commercialization of Airbnb has been accused of …
Narrow streets lined by ocher-colored buildings, charming piazze centered around medieval fountains, and some of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments still surviving to this day—there are many reasons to go to Rome. At the same time, there are many why you shouldn’t: Between the intense crowding––sorry, folks, waking up at 5 to get to Fontana …
Forget scouring through questionable websites to find a cheap hotel in Europe. There’s both a loophole and a new adventure awaiting! Europe has taken on the ‘kill 2 birds with 1 stone’ approach as sleeper trains have become the trendy way of getting around. Why waste money on a hotel when your hotel can get …
As Europe grapples with overtourism and locals start turning hostile towards visitors across numerous destinations, it’s only natural if you’re wondering whether taking a Transatlantic trip in the fall is even worth the hassle. After all, we guess it’s no fun getting water splashed on you when dining out in Barcelona, as some tourists have …
You’re not imagining things: Everyone seems to have been to Bali! Bali is an overwhelmingly popular tourist hotspot. During the first half of 2024, it welcomed almost 3 million foreign visitors, and 45.4% of all visitors to Indonesia visit the island to enjoy its rich culture and spectacular beaches. The result? Huge …
A picturesque lake set against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, Lake Como is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. It is where you’ll find all of those gorgeous Baroque villas that keep popping up on your Instagram feed, the postcardy pastel-colored towns and lush nature. On the downside, it can be pricey …