What is ‘extractive tourism’ and what can we do about it?
Overtourism is the most popular term to describe mass tourism, especially in areas that are not prepared for large numbers of tourists. The advent of budget travel has made it …
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Here’s why the UK’s Yorkshire Dales is the ‘best national park in Europe’
Straddling the Pennines, the Yorkshire Dales dominates the landscape of northern England with outstanding natural beauty. A place rich in history and lost in time, it’s my home. I’m lucky …
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LGBT+ holidaymakers can relax on vacation at these top European holiday destinations
These are the results. Europe’s top destinations for LGBT+ people were revealed in time for International Day Against Homophobia and Biphobia. Malta has been ranked number one for the sixth …
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Could Estonia be the most underrated country in Europe?
Quietly situated between Latvia and Finland, Estonia may well be the enigma of Northern Europe. Although Estonia may seem like any northern European nation, with its lush green rolling hills …
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These are the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world – and half are in Europe
Thoughts of crystal clear water and sandy beaches are all you need to start daydreaming, or maybe planning your next holiday. Sun cream? Check. Swimsuit? Double check. The world’s most …
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A definitive guide to the biggest eyesores in Europe
Have you ever heard of 432 Park Avenue? It’s an 85-storey skyscraper on New York’s infamous Billionaires’ Row. The third-tallest residential building in the world, apartments here have sold for …
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These are the European destinations that pay digital nomads to live there
Many Europeans have adopted digital nomadism after the pandemic. Many destinations will pay family members, entrepreneurs and home-owners.To live and work there. These places are sometimes called “Zoom towns” and …
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The top 10 dog-friendly city breaks in Europe for a furry adventure
Since lockdown hit, dog ownership has increased by a staggering 18 per cent. Having a four-legged friend padding about your house while being indefinitely stuck inside has been a huge …
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