Italy may be the world’s top tourist destination, home to a plethora of UNESCO-protected landmarks and legendary ancient cities, but it has simply had it with mass tourism. In Europe, it is one of the countries most heavily affected by the surging crowds flocking into hotspots like Rome’s Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and …

Out of all European destinations, Venice is perhaps the most sought-after among American tourists. Having featured extensively in the media and existing in our collective imagination as Italy’s magical city on water, it draws in millions of tourists every year. Sadly, Venice has been battling its own serious issues lately, and it seems to be …

Travelers are headed to Europe in record numbers this summer, with one concern top of mind – overcrowding.  Everyone wants to actually be able to enjoy the city they’re visiting, right? Massive crowds at your destination’s main attractions keep you from seeing what you came to see. De-stressing your summer Europe trip can mean arriving …

Famous for its romantic atmosphere, charming canals, and world-class architecture, Venice is an alluring destination that is on many bucket lists. While the city suffers from over-tourism and is typically packed with visitors, it is also packed with incredible history, art, food, and fun things to see and do.   But before setting off to …

Travelers worldwide are eager to visit Italy this year, and the most iconic places, like Venice, are usually on everyone’s bucket list. Despite the clichés and the large crowds, this destination remains attractive and keeps charming its visitors, but there’s currently a peculiar situation, and this time it has to do with drought. According to …

Heavily affected by overtourism, the Italian port of Venice infamously decided to introduce a ticketing system for visitors in recent years in hopes of mitigating the impacts of the crowds. Originally due to come into effect on January 16, it has now been delayed, which means Americans will not have to buy a ticket to …

Starting this summer an online registration system for Venice will be implemented  Venice is one of the top destinations in Italy—and in Europe— and new rules are about to change the way tourists get to visit this iconic “floating city” within the next few weeks.  Local authorities announced on Wednesday the implementation of a new …

Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy and Europe, welcoming 25 million visitors per year and over 193,000 in a single day during the 2019 Carnival. This has led to significant problems with overcrowding, which the city is trying to combat. Last month, Venice announced that they would be introducing an entry …

The picturesque Italian city of Venice is set to charge entry fees for travelers from next summer, as well as introducing entrance quotas in a large change to tourism in the city. The historic floating city – built on hundreds of small islands – welcomed over 5.5 million visitors in 2019, making it one of …

Spectacular Venice is an aesthetic delight of iconic canals and splendid architecture, whichever way you turn. The city’s network of ancient waterways linked by bridges and narrow cobbled alleys is a joy to explore. As a visitor, half the fun involves getting blissfully lost before stumbling upon a tranquil piazza, where you can refresh with …

Cruise enthusiasts the world over rejoiced last month when ships sailed from American ports for the first time in months, following strict restrictions put into place by the CDC that prohibited them from sailing due to fears of Covid-19 spreading on board. However, whilst America may have its cruises back, one of the world’s most …