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How are 'ecotourists' giving these rare iguanas a sweet tooth?

The endangered animals are so addicted to the sweet snack that they rush to the beach when they hear boats arriving.

Egypt

Tourist bus crash in Egypt kills at least ten

The bus collided with a truck near the city of Aswan in southern Egypt on Wednesday.

Destinations

Netherlands: There’s more to do in the Lowlands than getting high

As the Dutch government relaxes COVID-19 restrictions for all travellers, we take a look at the top seven tourist destinations you need to visit on your next trip to the Netherlands.

Italy

Two German tourists convicted over fatal Lake Garda boat crash

Two Italian citizens on board a smaller vessel were killed in the incident in June 2021.

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Iceland

Authorities find 4 bodies after tourist plane goes missing in Iceland

The light aircraft is crashed on Thursday in a national park near Reykjavik.

Iran

French tourist jailed in Iran for eight years for spying, says lawyer

France's foreign ministry said the prison sentence was "unacceptable".

Poland

Tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute outside gates of Auschwitz

The 29-year-old woman was fined after telling prosecutors that her gesture was a "stupid joke".

Brazil

Ten dead after cliff collapses onto tourist boats in Brazil

Dramatic videos shared on social media networks captured the moment the cliff collapsed.

Travel News

This famous Thai beach has reopened but tourists can't swim in the sea

The iconic beach was closed in 2018 due to overtourism and now has strict limits on numbers.

Belgium

Dutch tourists flock to Belgium to escape New Year lockdown at home

Thousands of Dutch visitors have been out and about in Antwerp shopping as well as eating and drinking in bars and cafés that are shut down in the Netherlands.

Travel News

US tourists fined for breaking into Rome’s Colosseum to drink beer

They’re not the first to commit crimes in the famous landmark.

Travel News

47 tourists hospitalised with food poisoning at popular Red Sea resort

An investigation is underway to determine how so many people contracted food poisoning in an Egyptian resort town.

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The world's largest observation wheel opens on October 21st

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The wheel situated on the coastline of Dubai stands over 250 meters tall. The observation wheel called 'Ain Dubai' (which means Dubai Eye in Arabic) ) eclipses Londons iconic wheel 'The London Eye', which stands only 135 meters tall.

Destinations

Overtourism in Venice means local people can’t buy homes

One of Europe's most popular tourist destinations is becoming unliveable for local people because of rising prices.

Destinations

Why are these popular destinations saying no to tourists?

As most countries are trying to tempt back tourists, these destinations are trying to keep them out. We've find out why.

Russia

Eight missing after tourist helicopter crashes in Russian crater lake

Rescuers were searching for survivors in a volcanic lake after a helicopter with 16 people on board crashed in Russia’s far east.

Italy

German tourist surrenders to Italian police over Lake Garda boat crash

A German tourist has handed himself in to Italian police over a fatal boat accident on Lake Garda last month, which killed two people.

Moments

From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums

“After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.”

Moments

Seven strange museums to visit this international Museum Day

From creepy underwater statues to 15th century dog collars, these are some of the most unusual museums around.

Turkey

Four accomplices of 2016 Istanbul bombing sentenced to life in prison

Four accomplices of 2016 Istanbul bombing that killed 13 people, including 12 German tourists, were sentenced to life in prison.