mass tourism

Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 13:20
A gondolier working near the Bareteri bridge in Venice was attacked by a South-American tourist. The dispute broke out after the gondolier asked the tourist’s…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:40
[You may not see this ever again.] Tourists and residents in Rome are no longer allowed to sit on the Spanish Steps, the effect of a new set of rules…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/24/2019 - 04:38
[Photo credit: Comune Venezia.] Police in Venice have fined two German tourists a total of €950 for making coffee on the steps of the Rialto bridge, Venice’s…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/09/2019 - 00:00
It may seem silly having to instruct people to refrain from certain behaviors, when common sense and good manners would suffice to prevent them from happening…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/13/2019 - 01:00
Tourists who visit the Cinque Terre Park wearing flip flops, sandals, pumps or other shoes unsuitable for mountain terrain will be fined starting April 1, 2019…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/02/2019 - 05:55
Our first news story of 2019 will infuriate some, please others. Let us know what you think in comments and on our social media channels. Venice has been…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/26/2018 - 00:00
Sitting on the ground in Venice could become illegal if the latest proposal meant to curb the effects of overtourism is approved by the city council in October…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/06/2018 - 04:51
Florence is banning tourists from picnicking on the sidewalk and on shop doorsteps at mealtimes. Those who don’t comply with the ordinance, signed by mayor…