Government agencies across the globe have also urged airlines to exercise caution when flying in Israeli airspace.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
A Statue Draped With Snakes? In Italy, It Happens Every Year.
Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm.
Venice Is Spared From a Spot on UNESCO World Heritage Danger List
The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough.
Morocco’s Quake Zone Now Fears for Its Livelihood, Too
The towns and villages of the Atlas Mountains were building a thriving tourist economy. The devastation of the earthquake puts that in doubt.
Venice to Charge Entry Fee for Tourists on Busy Days
The City Council passed an experimental plan to charge €5, in an effort to trim the footfall at a very popular but equally fragile place.
Bali Elevator Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 5
The five victims of the accident in Bali, an island that drives Indonesia’s tourism economy, were young housekeepers. Only one had a full-time contract.
Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Are Hit By Floods, Killing 14
The floodwaters ravaged bridges, stranded tourists and swept away cars and buildings. Thousands of households were still cut off from power on Wednesday.
In the Heart of the Australian Outback, Safeguarding a Sacred Land
On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens.
Sunflower Farm Warns Guests, ‘Keep Your Clothes On’
A summer getaway southwest of London put up signs asking people to stop posing for risqué photos where other guests, including children, could see.