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Venice’s €5 daytripper tax misses the boat: What do locals think the overtourism solution actually is?
For four months earlier this year, the Italian city of Venice piloted a surcharge scheme for daytrippers. Visitors not staying…
The American Dream on European time: How late-night remote workers are cashing in on big U.S. salaries
It’s 9 p.m. in London, and Gita Selli is still at her computer, finishing up one last Zoom call with…
Race season is here: here are the costs (literally and mentally) that go into being a long-distance runner
2024 has been the year of running. There have been run clubs, marathons, the Paris Olympics, and parkrun just celebrated…
Hot on the heels of American Airlines, Air New Zealand and Turkish Airlines, Oman Air is the latest airline to…
Flight shaming, or “flygskam” from its original Swedish name, is nothing new. If you are not familiar, it describes the…
Sardinia is urging visitors to stay off the beaches and explore the island during the off-season—in a bold move to tackle mass tourism
The Italian island of Sardinia has a problem with tourism. A few seasons back it brought in regulations to control…
French workers are taking more sick leave than ever, but the government can’t afford to foot the bill
French workers are taking more and more sick leave, and with the government facing unprecedented debt, it’s likely that new…
Decarbonizing transportation will be essential for achieving climate change goals. The sector emits 23% of global CO2, with nearly half…
But, until now, one format has been conspicuously absent – the open-top sports car. Now finally there is an all-electric…
Are low-cost airlines over? How Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air are unlocking more profits, and teaching the American giants new tricks
It’s been more than 50 years since low-cost airlines irrevocably changed the way we travel, opening up new cities and…