As European cities struggle with over tourism, officials are making attempts to address some concerns that come along with visitors. Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, has enforced a ban on organized nighttime pub crawls, according to The Associated Press (AP). SOBER TRAVEL OR ‘DRY TRIPPING’ WITHOUT ALCOHOL HAS PEOPLE SEEKING ENRICHING EXPERIENCES … Read more
An age-old symbol of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon’s rickety yellow trams have become such a magnet for tourists that some locals complain they can no longer grab a ride. Lisbon began operating trams in the late 19th century to transport passengers up the steep and narrow streets criss-crossing the hilly old city. Today’s visitors travel … Read more
Venice plans to double the number of days it charges tourists an entrance fee in 2025, following a “successful” trial last year, according to the city’s mayor. Luigi Brugnaro stated that the goal remains to discourage tourists from visiting the city on the same days “to give Venice the respect it deserves”. Day trippers who … Read more