More than a third of Etosha National Park in Namibia has burned, threatening the rich biodiversity in a popular tourist attraction.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
An Italian City Is Considering a Dog Tax for Tourists and Locals
If you want to bring your dog to Bolzano, in northern Italy, it may cost you $1.75 per day. For locals, it’s 100 euros a year.
Foreigners Have Flocked to Copenhagen for Weddings. Is the Honeymoon Over?
The Danish capital is limiting when foreign couples can marry and setting aside new funding for civil ceremonies.
Funicular Crash Has Jarred Lisbon’s Sense of Itself
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals
A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.
Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.
‘The Off-Season Is Now Its Own Season’: Fall Travel Comes Into Its Own
No longer the secret of savvy travelers, autumn is becoming the season of choice for people looking to escape summer heat and overtourism. Hotels and tour companies are taking note.
This Summer, a Hostile Reception for Many Israelis Abroad
Against the backdrop of the devastating war and hunger crisis in Gaza, Israeli travelers have been harassed and accosted in Europe, sometimes just for speaking Hebrew.
August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice
With many away for long vacations, the capital is transformed into a sleepy, roomy, more friendly place.