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June 5 2019, witnessed a mass fake wedding between tourists and Amsterdammers. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Marry' a local for a day in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is coming up with innovative and off-beat ways to tackle the problem of overtourism in the country.

6 Jun 2019 1:18 PM IST

Polynesias greatest tourist attractions are statues known as moai, which were sculpted from basalt more than 1,000 years ago. The British Museum has held one of them, called the Hoa Hakananaia, for 150 years. (Photo: AFP)

Britain, Polynesia discuss ancient stone monolith

British visit Easter Island to discuss returning sacred monolith.

5 Jun 2019 7:00 PM IST

Homosexuality is hated as well as being illegal in Ethiopia. (Photo: AFP)

Ethiopia to ban gay tourists from ancient religious sites

Ethiopian churches oppose gay travel company's tour plans.

4 Jun 2019 11:46 AM IST

Etna began a new phase of eruptions on Thursday as new cracks in the volcano opened up, sending lava down its flank. (Photo: AP)

Mount Etna begins new phase of lava eruptions

Italy's Mount Etna spews lava in new phase of eruptions.

3 Jun 2019 12:08 PM IST

Customers enter the restaurant onshore through a wood-panelled passage and descend down a long, oak staircase into a dimly lit dining room. (Photo: AFP)

A unique dining experience, deep in the North Sea

Descend, Eat, Marvel: Europe's first underwater restaurant.

3 Jun 2019 10:39 AM IST

The Louvre was shut down for a day on Monday due to workers complaining of overcrowding. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Louvre to ease flow of tourists after overcrowding

Louvre reopens after one-day closure due to overcrowding.

30 May 2019 8:00 PM IST

In the run-up to the Olympic Games in 2024, the mayor has ambitious plans to pull the City of Lights into the modern era. (photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Iconic Paris skyline to change?

Changes to the Paris skyline? Non merci.

30 May 2019 1:29 PM IST

In cities and destinations around the world, from Barcelona to Bali, overtourism has become a year-round problem. (Photo: AP)

Follow these tips to be a good tourist

4 ways to be a good traveller in the age of overtourism.

30 May 2019 12:15 PM IST

Report from National Park Service indicates the spending by the parks 4.1 million visitors supported nearly 7,100 jobs in the area in 2018. (Photo: AP)

Yellowstone National Park tourists boost local economy

Yellowstone National Park visitors spent $513M in 2018.

29 May 2019 10:53 AM IST

Authorities officially introduced music in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Musical ferry ride for music that speaks to the soul and calms mind

Istanbul's musical ferry can be a soulful experience, add it to your travel list.

26 May 2019 11:23 AM IST

The ASI said this was the first time it was providing such a facility at any of Indias 3,600 plus monuments. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

In a first, the Taj Mahal gets a breastfeeding room

The Taj Mahal becomes first Indian monument with breastfeeding room.

24 May 2019 2:38 PM IST

New Jersey had tried for years to enact a state wide beach smoking ban, only to see the measure die in the Legislature or be vetoed by a governor. (Photo: AP)

New Jersey to ban smoking on their beaches

New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer.

24 May 2019 9:22 AM IST