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Venice is famous for its palace-lined canals, old-school gondola rides, and iconic landmarks dating back a millennium, but it has also come to be associated with something a lot less desirable: overtourism.As a reporter who covers overtourism — and someone who prefers to travel off the beaten path — I…
Grace Hern, 36, moved to Canada in 2023 to pursue graduate school and escape US politics.She hopes to pave the way for her friends and family to give Canada a try, too.Canada’s rising displays of nationalism make her a conscious of being an American who lives there.This as-told-to essay is…
After living on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years, I’ve seen many tourists make the same mistakes.Instead of taking a day trip, tourists should plan to spend more time on the Amalfi Coast.I also recommend visiting spots outside Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.I believe every trip to the Amalfi Coast should be…
Sowmyanarayan Sampath is the CEO of Verizon Consumer Group.He is also a dad to two sons, ages 12 and 15.He avoids phones in front of his kids but doesn’t set specific time limits for his sons.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sowmyanarayan Sampath, executive vice president and…
A top Ukrainian official said Russia beat its 2024 recruitment goal and is still doing so in 2025.That’s after Moscow already raised its goal to 430,000 troops last year.It comes as Russia has poured cash into sign-up bonuses and passed laws to recruit crime suspects.The deputy chief of Ukraine’s military…
I was born and raised in Paris and know the best ways for tourists to blend in with locals.Wearing a beret is typically a surefire way to spot that someone is a tourist.Greeting people in English and waiting for the check at a restaurant make tourists stand out.It’s no secret…
