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Why do tourists behave badly on holiday?
From knocking over ancient rock formations in Nevada to miming lewd acts with a statue in Italy, stories of tourists behaving badly on holiday seem to be on the rise, and destinations around the world are taking notice.
Germany's new visa programme makes it easier for skilled workers to immigrate
If you've ever longed to live in Germany, now might be the perfect time to try. The country recently announced a new work visa, the Chancenkarte, or "Opportunity Card", which offers non-EU nationals a new opportunity to immigrate to Germany.
Liverpool becomes 'Taylor Town' with album-inspired installations throughout city
A playable, moss-covered piano for Folklore; a sepia-toned mural that calls to the Tortured Poets Department: Taylor Swift's "eras" are all over the city ahead of her three tour dates.
Turkey's new Mesopotamia Express takes visitors through the country's rich history
The latest example of this trend is Turkey's new Mesopotamia Express, which opened in April 2024. Building on the popularity of the country's Eastern Express train, which launched in 2019, the new route will take visitors on an epic journey through Turkey's central Anatolia region, an area rife with history and culture.
How safe is volcano tourism?
As far as volcano tourism goes travellers tend to fall into two camps: those who stay clear and those who want to get closer.
Goodbye, Graceland? Five other places to experience Elvis around the world
A lawsuit called Graceland’s future into question, but fans can find traces of Elvis’s life, work, and electric dancing everywhere from Tokyo to Australia and Mississippi to Denmark.
The South American country supplying Mother's Day flowers
Every May, millions of flowers make their way to mums across the US for Mother's Day, and the majority come from one nation. Columbia.
Peccioli: The stunning Tuscan town even Italians don't know
The winner of this year's national "Borgo dei Borghi" competition blends its medieval past with an eye-catching contemporary art scene and wandering robots.
Unesco announces its newest geoparks around the world
From dinosaur fossils in Brazil to the soaring monasteries of Meteora, these 18 new geological sites highlight a particular region's natural, cultural and intangible heritage.
Travellers interested in deep dives into geology, culture and sustainability have several new destinations to place on their bucket lists. Unesco just announced the designation of 18 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 213 sites representing 48 countries around the world.
From crystal-clear karst lakes to an arch...
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter highlights the long history of Texas' Black cowboy culture
Anyone confused about Beyoncé's newest foray into the country genre has only to visit her home state of Texas to learn about the state's Black Cowboy culture.
Panel: Hospitality and Ecology — The META Foundation
Panel moderation at META Foundation's Hospitality 3.0 Symposium panel titled
Hospitality and Culture: Decentralizing Stories, Experiences & Artifacts
Panel: Hospitality and Culture — The META Foundation
Panel moderation for META Foundation's Hospitality 3.0 Symposium panel titled Hospitality and Culture: Decentralizing Stories, Experiences & Artifacts
How Berlin's techno scene transformed the city and gained Unesco status
In abandoned warehouses and squats of this once-divided city, young people thirsty for freedom started a cultural revolution that has now been recognised by Unesco.
The Deep South
Where to Go is back for season 7! Starting off in style, we're headed to the Deep South with special guest Lynn Brown.
Home to world-famous festivals, evocative landscapes, an unmatched musical legacy and a complex history, this week's region gives us plenty to talk about.
Tune in for unmissable jazz in New Orleans, the little-known white sand beaches in Alabama, and the surprising connection between food and the civil rights movement.
The best destinations for Black travellers
In 2019, a study was released that showed Black travellers in the US alone spent around $109.4 billion on travel and that number continues to increase post-pandemic. Black travellers are very discerning about where they spend these dollars, as they often face particular challenges when they travel.