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Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy’s south

May 18, 202597 Views

Parish rooms turned into B&B in impoverished Palermo district Tourism brings benefits but requires strategy, councillor says Most residents happy with revenues, but some complain Operators say visitors improved city after mafia war In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and breakfast after a renovation. As foreign visitors flock to Sicily, last year Brother Mauro Billetta, head of the parish in the Danisinni neighbourhood, decided that revenue from B&B guests could help lift the area out of decades of neglect. Two months ago he also opened a cafe at the farmhouse, overlooking the vegetable garden. Tourists walk along Maqueda street, in Palermo, Ita...

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Rare migratory birds lure watchers to Greece’s Lesbos island

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May 17, 2025113 Views

Black-winged white stilts wade through a salt pan, plunging their beaks into the water in search for food at the Kalloni bay on the Greek island of Lesbos, as bird-lovers watch through binoculars from afar. Stilts are one of more than 330 species found in the wetlands of Kalloni and elsewhere in Lesbos, which have established the island as a European hotspot for birdwatchers from around the world since the 1990s. "We have some very special birds that are breeders on the island, like the Cinereous Bunting or the Kruper's Nuthatch, the Masked Shrike," local environmental scientist and bird guide Eleni Galinou said. Black wing stilt is reflected at Kalloni's salt pans A black stork flies at Kalloni's salt pans, Lesbos island, Greece The island's main attraction are the migra...

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There’s no right way to sauna

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May 16, 2025223 Views

Helsinki clears up the biggest sauna misconception Eurovision has sparked global curiosity about one of Finland's most iconic traditions: the sauna. But for many, the idea of stepping into one comes with uncertainty — do you have to be naked, is talking allowed, and what's with the felt hat? Now Helsinki is inviting everyone to experience a sauna culture that's less about rules and more about what feels right. As Eurovision fans set their sights on Basel, another cultural star is quietly gaining global attention: the Finnish sauna. While many may recognise the image of a steamy wooden room and a plunge into icy water, the act of stepping into a sauna can feel surprisingly intimidating. While international audiences seem to be genuinely intr...

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Historical haunts and lakeside views in Zurich

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May 14, 2025146 Views

Few landlocked cities offer an alluring tableau for the dawn like Zurich. Switzerland's biggest city sits on the LimmatRiver at the top of Lake Zurich, which on clear days sparkles brilliantly, framed by the Alps, when the sun rises in the east. I am a relative newcomer,having arrived here last year to cover Switzerland and Austria as chief correspondent for Reuters after 13 years in our Mexico City bureau and Berlin before that. But already I have made my home in this city that boasts a rare conjunction of cultural vibrancy, great wealth and historical curiosity. Larger-than-life figures as different as Vladimir Lenin, Albert Einstein, James Joyce and Ozzy Osbourne drifted in and out of the city during the tumult of the last century. People walk below Swiss flags in the old town. R...

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Inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma rescheduled to 16-19 April next year

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May 9, 2025143 Views

The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma will take place between 16 and 19 April 2026. The dates were announced following the launch event’s postponement last month, out of respect for the passing of Pope Francis and the related events taking place in Rome. Planning is already well underway for Anantara Concorso Roma 2026, with dates confirmed and venues being finalised. The event will take place in Rome in the springtime and will celebrate la dolce vita and all things Italian, including hospitality, cuisine and style. UBS has confirmed its participation and support for the event as presenting partner. To date, all the other partners have also expressed their continued support. From the outset, the vision for the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma was to invite the world’s foremost...

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Urban luxury in a historic architectural palace

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May 5, 2025140 Views

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna shines in new splendour Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has emerged from a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of urban hospitality in the Austrian capital and the official debut of the brand in the country. Designed by the celebrated architect Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World’s Fair, the heritage palace now stands as the city’s first urban luxury resort, where history and modernity are in constant dialogue. Originally built as a hotel, the storied landmark later served as a residential complex and a public administration building, before returning to its hospitality roots in 2011. With over 150 years of history, it remains one of the finest examples of Viennese Neo-Renaissance architecture. From original marble floors and ...

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Riverside walks, pub culture and the best jazz spots in London

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May 4, 2025214 Views

Welcome to London, one of the world's very few truly global cities. I was born and raised here. I roamed London's streets as a teenager and got my first job in the city as a reporter for the Kensington and Chelsea Times. Journalism then took me around the world for more than 20 years before I returned to rediscover London in 2013 as chief UK economics correspondent for Reuters. This is a place where new communities are springing up all the time, adding languages, food and music to the city's already diverse culture. The guidebooks do a fine job of steering visitors around the many tourism hotspots. But if you want to experience London like a Londoner, here’s how: Passengers board an Elizabeth Line train at Liverpool Street underground station. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Getting...

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Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

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April 19, 2025152 Views

Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting Friday, a measure aimed at combating the kind of overtourism that put the city’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status at risk. A UNESCO body decided against putting Venice on its list of cultural heritage sites deemed in danger after the tax was announced. But opponents of the day-tripper fee say it has done nothing to discourage tourists from visiting Venice even on high-traffic days. Tourists walk in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday launches for a second year a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entrance fee. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Here’s a look at Venice’s battle with overtourism by the numbers: 5-10 euros (about $6-$11) The fee charged to...

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Romance, culture, and sustainability take centre stage

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April 16, 2025184 Views

Couples seeking nature tourism and sustainable travel will find Germany a refreshing romantic escape German tourism industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with Indian travellers playing a key role in driving this momentum. The country has witnessed a surge in visitor numbers, reflecting a significant rise in tourism compared to previous years. With a strong air connectivity between India and Germany tourism has expanded significantly, with the number of monthly flights rising from 241 in January 2019 to 309 in January 2025, marking a 28% increase. The heightened demand for direct flights underscores Germany’s growing appeal among Indian tourists, ensuring greater ease of access and a seamless t...

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From Greek monastery on island cliffside, prayer lift up wonders of the night sky

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April 12, 2025150 Views

For more than a millennium, Orthodox Christian monks have woken up in the predawn darkness to start their day with prayer at the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, built high into a cliffside on the island of Amorgos. The tall, whitewashed complex is a speck about half-way up the precipitous mountain that plunges into the Aegean Sea. Except for a few small chapels scattered among the rocks, no other structure is in sight — and no light pollution to dim the swirl of stars as it increasingly does around the world. In this picture is seen the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery under the starry night sky. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) The facade of the cliffside Hozoviotissa Monastery stands under a star-filled sky . (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) “Here one is closer to God, and bet...