Locals’ thoughts on Venice’s €5 daytripper tax and the true solution to overtourism

Locals’ thoughts on Venice’s €5 daytripper tax and the true solution to overtourism

For four months earlier this year, the Italian city of Venice conducted a pilot program for a surcharge scheme for daytrippers. Non-overnight visitors had to pay €5 ($5.40) on specific days that were considered to be the most congested, such as weekends and national holidays. The aim of the fee was to discourage visitors from … Read more

Introducing Savvas PathMaker: The Ultimate Learning Solution for College and Career Preparation

Introducing Savvas PathMaker: The Ultimate Learning Solution for College and Career Preparation

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is thrilled to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a comprehensive solution for college and career readiness that empowers students to start preparing for post-high school success. With a focus on flexibility for educators and choice for students, Savvas PathMaker offers a wide range of online dual-enrollment and career and technical … Read more

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

‘Anora: A Potential Solution to Humanizing a Devalued Profession for Sex Workers?’ by Sean Baker

In Anora, a determined young woman involved in the sex industry finds herself in a modern-day Cinderella story. Anora, also known as Ani, portrayed with intense energy by Mikey Madison, becomes romantically involved with a wealthy young man (Mark Eidelstein), the pampered son of a Russian oligarch with connections to the mob. Their whirlwind romance … Read more

Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

“ When you save up for a meal at a renowned restaurant in a distant city, you probably don’t think about philanthropy and sustainability. For a Barcelona-based chef who recently won a major culinary humanitarian award, this is a problem that needs addressing. Andres Torres, a former war correspondent, has transformed his battlefield experiences into … Read more