Popular holiday hotspot doubles tourist tax as huge row over too many visitors reignites
The tax was met with furious backlash when it was first introduced in 2024, as people said the city was turning "into a theme ...
One of world's most romantic cities is made up of 118 islands linked by 472 bridges
Venice boasts an intricate network of canals navigated by the iconic gondolas, criss-crossing through 118 islands linked by ...
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Venice prepares for 2025 Carnival, paying tribute to Giacomo Casanova
Venice woke up to rain today, but the spirit of the city’s Carnival shines through. St. Mark’s Square, the beating heart of ...
Venice kicks off Carnival festivities honoring the city’s legendary lover, Giacomo Casanova
The Venice Carnival opened on Friday with a performance marking the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova, the city’s famed ...
The little European city almost as pretty as Florence or Venice but nowhere near as famous
Mdina was once Malta’s capital city before moving to Vittriosa and then Valletta, leaving it quiet and largely empty, earning ...
I booked a hotel near Venice's airport for the last night of my Italy ski trip. It wasn't lavish, but multiple perks made it worth it.
Instead of dreading the end of a ski trip to Italy's Dolomites, I spent a night in Venice thanks to the convenience of an ...
This photographer is chasing the ‘ghosts’ of Venice
Beset by overtourism, rising waters and dwindling local residents, Venice is a city in crisis. But photographer Michael Kenna ...
Mike Yardley: The spirit of Santa Monica
Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...