The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability activists.
Beneath London, Tunnels and Bomb Shelters to Become Tourist Attractions
Used for spying, a phone exchange and more over the years, a semi-secret web of tunnels in central London could open to the public in 2027.
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.
Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels
The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.
A Japanese Village Wants Tourists to Come for Heat, Soot and Steel
To lure visitors, residents of Yoshida, famed for its high-quality steel, are inviting tourists to help produce it.
Eclipse Mania
There’s still reason to get excited, even if you’re not convinced by the hype.
Venice to Charge Tourists an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding
Starting this month, tourists intending to visit the city on busy dates will be required to register on a website, and those coming for a single day will have to pay an entry fee.
Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past
City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.