WASHINGTON — Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now […]
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Cannes is done with huge cruise ships. The French city is joining the overtourism backlash
PARIS — The French Riviera resort of Cannes is imposing what its city council calls “drastic regulation” on cruise ships, banning any vessels carrying more […]
Tourists are trickling into Afghanistan; Taliban government is eager to welcome them
KABUL, Afghanistan — By plane, motorbike, camper van and even on bicycles, tourists are beginning to discover Afghanistan, with solo travelers and tour groups gradually […]
Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaks
ROME — Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. A […]
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
BARCELONA, Spain — A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in the Spanish city of Barcelona, trying to enjoy their drinks, when […]
Spaniards packing water pistols blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch
BARCELONA, Spain — In Barcelona’s residential Gràcia neighborhood known for its quaint squares, Txema Escorsa feels he is being left behind. The friendly faces of […]
Sumba is Twice the Size of Bali and Not Nearly as Loud or Crowded
After a motorbike ride down an empty road, my daughter and I found ourselves jumping off a high wooden platform into a deep lagoon with […]
Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy
BEIRUT — Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air […]
Newark Airport’s Issues: What to Know
Newark Liberty International Airport has faced many disruptions in recent weeks. Technology outages, air traffic controller shortages and runway construction at the busy hub have […]
A D.I.Y. Cooking Course in Mexico City
Over the blitz of a whirring blender, Emilio Pérez, a chef and partner at Casa Jacaranda cooking school in Mexico City, yelled, “Check this out […]