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Cross Us Off The List: Why Locals In This Tiny European Village Want Its UNESCO Status Removed

Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.

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'Our Main Export Is Joy': Why Europeans Are Flocking To Brazil In Record Numbers

Brazil closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push... Read more

Spain Plans To Focus On Quality Over Quantity As Tourist Numbers Hit Record High

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs. Read more

EU's New Entry/Exit System Has Had A Shaky Start. Heres What Travellers Need To Know

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points. Read more

Rome Tourists Have To Pay To Get Up Close To The Trevi Fountain From Today

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper resp... Read more

'Stigmatised Territory': Why Tourists Have Abandoned Rio's 'posh' Attractions For These Favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-in... Read more

Why Tourists Are Travelling To This Rural Indian Region Filled With Forgotten Mansions

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and th... Read more

Natural Wine, Long Hikes And History: Could Kutaisi Be Georgias Next Great Travel Destination?

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes... Read more

Europe's Most Unique Cable Car Rides – From An Urban View In Paris To Open-top Cars In Switzerland

With Europe’s longest urban cable car now open in the French capital, turn your eyes to the skies for some unmissable ... Read more

How An AI-generated Travel Website Sent Tourists To A Non-existent Hot Spring Attraction

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves search... Read more

Europes Rail Network Renaissance Continues With Five New Trains Launching In 2026

From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planne... Read more

Why This Overlooked Greek Island Is Appearing On Must-visit Destination Lists For 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resou... Read more

The Rise Of Cold Climate Viticulture: Unexpected Destinations Wine Lovers Need To Visit

New developments in hybrid grapes and the effects of climate change have seen wine regions expanding ever further north ... Read more

Solar Eclipses To Star Signs: Where You Should Travel In 2026 According To An Astrologer

Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey. Read more

Flying To Brazil? This Interrail-style Air Pass Could Help You Explore More For Less

The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for... Read more