tourism


Seaplanes And A Bigger Airport: The Maldives Has Big Plans To Attract More Tourists

Expat - Published date: .

The airport is being built with tsunami-resilient infrastructure. Read more

Residents Of This Romanian Village Are Restoring Century-old Houses To Bring In Tourists

Expat - Published date: .

"Once the tourists enter the gate, they can feel all the privacy they need, romantic and comfortable intimacy," said one... Read more

Italy's Cinque Terre 'Path Of Love' Reopens After 12-year Closure

Expat - Published date: .

The path, massively popular with visitors, closed in 2012 after a landslide damaged the walkway and injured four foreign... Read more

Well Just Put On The Yes Hat: Tourists Try To Stay Positive In The Face Of Denmarks Wet Weather

Expat - Published date: .

Denmark's tourism is suffering as the country faces its wettest 12 months ever recorded. Read more

Little Art Galleries And Thrift Shops: Athletes Top Tips On Exploring Paris During The Olympics

Expat - Published date: .

Plus the cheapest days for flights if you want to book a last minute trip. Read more

The End Of Airbnb In Barcelona: What Does The Tourism Industry Think Of The Apartment Ban?

Expat - Published date: .

The city's mayor has vowed to rid the Catalan capital of its 10,000 tourist apartment licences in the next five years. Read more

Flights And Hotels In Berlin In Huge Demand As England Fans Rush To Berlin For Euros Final

Expat - Published date: .

England fans are hoping their team can beat hot favourites Spain at the Euros final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on ... Read more

Warning Issued To Tourists As American Man Dies While Hiking Up Mount Etna In Sicily

Expat - Published date: .

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes. Read more

Secular Spirituality: More And More Non-religious Pilgrims Are Walking Spains Camino

Expat - Published date: .

Traditionally a Catholic pilgrimage, the Camino increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious. Read more

Mediterranean Urination: How Having A Wee In The Sea This Summer Could Cost You €750

Expat - Published date: .

Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight. Read more

Tourism Has Reached Its Limit: Barcelona Votes To Raise Tourist Tax From October

Expat - Published date: .

Barcelona charges a tourist tax and a city tax: What's the difference and how much are they? Read more

Revenge Travel Fades Away Leaving European Accommodations With A Confidence Boost

Expat - Published date: .

While "revenge travel" has sparked a resurgence in the European accommodation industry, the path ahead is uneven. Suppor... Read more

'The Loss Is Noticeable': Georgia's Summer Season Hit By Lack Of Israeli Tourists

Expat - Published date: .

"Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur. Read more

A Shabby Mess: Barcelona Might Ban Offensive And Tasteless Souvenirs

Expat - Published date: .

This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content. Read more

'Extremely Interesting': Archaeologists Unearth Mystery Stone Building On Site Of New Crete Airport

Expat - Published date: .

The airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens. Read more

Germany, Italy, UK: Which European Countries Spent The Most On Tourism Last Year?

Expat - Published date: .

The UN World Tourism Organization has tracked which countries spend the most on tourism, earn the most and the most visi... Read more

Boat Rentals: The Alternative Tourism Trend Thats Taking Over Spain

Expat - Published date: .

The past decade has seen a wave of yacht rental platforms shaking up sailing holidays - and they’re on the rise in Spa... Read more

Short-stay Schengen Visa Costs Are Going Up From June: Heres What You Need To Know

Expat - Published date: .

The European Commission has blamed the price hike on inflation in member states. Read more

Barcelona Grapples With The Future Of Tourism As Rain Provides Last Minute Drought Relief

Expat - Published date: .

As Barcelona exits its almost four-year-long drought, the aftermath has left many tough questions about the realities of... Read more

Paris' Famous Champs-Élysées Transformed Into A Massive Free Picnic With Treats From Famous Chefs

Expat - Published date: .

4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs. Read more