Europe’s strangest tourist rules in 2023
Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies. ADVERTISEMENT With revenge travel – taking a trip that was cancelled during the pandemic – still prompting soaring visitor numbers, some popular destinations took steps to crack down on overtourism in 2023. Some moves seemed obvious: limiting cruise ships, increasing tourist taxes and capping […]
From fast internet to sea hubs, here’s why Goa is a workation gem
With its world-famous beaches and efforts to extend fast internet connection to rural areas, Goa is aiming to become the number one digital nomads’ choice for a “workation.” ADVERTISEMENT The beautiful beaches of Goa have long been the stage of dreamlike holidays and joyous partying for tourists. Now, the Indian state is trying to attract […]
Sweden has had enough of being mixed up with Switzerland
They are both countries in Europe that begin with S and 120,000 people a year mix them up, Google searches show. ADVERTISEMENT Sweden’s tourist board has decided it is time to make it clear that the nation is not, in fact, the same country as Switzerland. According to Visit Sweden, the two countries are constantly […]