Venetians fear ‘museum relic’ status as population drops below 50,000Campaigners say Italian city’s remaining residents feel ‘suffocated’ by effects of tourism
‘I wanted my children to grow up here’: how Airbnb is ruining local communities in north WalesFamilies in Gwynedd county are being evicted as swathes of property are converted to short-term rentals for the tourism industry – and the situation being played out across the country. Can anything be done to help?
Domino’s leaves Italy, where — surprise — diners prefer local pizzaWho would have guessed that denizens of Italy, where pizza is an internationally recognized national treasure, wouldn’t have gone crazy for mass-produced, over-the-top American riffs on the country’s national dish offered by a multinational chain?
The Best Spas in Europe, From Swiss Clinics to Greek RetreatsFinding the best spa really depends on what you're looking for—do you want a retreat, where you can really get away from it all, or would you rather a chic spa housed in a hotel, where you can float in and out of your treatments with ease?
A third of Brits face poverty with energy bills set to hit $5,000The predictions are based on new estimates from research firm Cornwall Insight, also published Tuesday, which show that the average household energy bill is expected to hit £3,582 ($4,335) a year from October, and £4,266 ($5,163) from January — equating to about £355 ($430) a month.
U.S. announces $89 million to help Ukraine clear land minesThe Biden administration will provide $89 million to help Kyiv clear land mines that now litter huge swaths of Ukraine after Russia’s February invasion, according to a senior State Department official.
The Future of Travel Is Less ExoticFewer Western tourists seem to want to have challenging experiences — and that may be a boon for those of us who do.
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