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Is UNESCO to blame for overtourism in this tiny European village?

Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.

04/02/2026

Destinations

Locals in these tiny European villages are getting fed up with tourist

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

31/12/2025

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Jaškovo breaks own world record with longest strudel ever baked

The small Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed its place in the Guinness Book of World Records by baking a strudel measuring 3,136 metres in length.

09/09/2025

Destinations

Forget summer, the French know Provence is at its best during autumn

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

23/08/2025

Travel News

Cruise line pays Norwegian villages to host slow travel tourists

The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more mindful travel to these coastal communities.

23/07/2025

Destinations

Follow Pope Leo to this lakeside retreat just 45 minutes from Rome

Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.

08/07/2025

Destinations

These 5 villages have been crowned the most beautiful in Italy

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.

30/05/2025

Moments

I visited a legendary spa resort in Italy where Romans once bathed

The five-star resort and nearby natural hot springs in Saturnia have become one of Italy’s most iconic wellness destinations.

16/04/2025

Travel News

How you can win a €1 holiday in this sunny seaside town in Italy

Siculiana is offering a handful of lucky travellers an all-expenses paid escape - all they have to fork out for is Sicily’s €1 tourist tax.

12/03/2025

Destinations

I found crowd-free onsen and artisan masters in Japan’s Gifu province

It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya.

22/02/2025

Destinations

Are these destination dupes actually Amalfi Coast alternatives?

As overtourism packs the Amalfi Coast, a Positano local handpicks Italy’s underappreciated villages for 2025.

08/02/2025

Climate

Could a new oil well near Paris threaten France’s climate ambitions?

There are fears that an oil spill could make water around Paris undrinkable.

01/02/2025

Destinations

What to do in Italy’s newly designated ‘most beautiful villages’

As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.

20/12/2024

Destinations

Ditch the crowds in these under-the-radar villages in Europe

UN Tourism has announced Europe's Best Tourism Villages for the year ahead.

16/11/2024

Travel News

This village in remote northern Sweden will pay you to move there

A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts.

11/09/2024

Destinations

These Spanish villages are fighting depopulation with tourism

Bibliophiles and cave lovers should take note of these underrated destinations.

24/08/2024