TOURISM
20th Century Fox to Finally Pay for Ruining That Thai Beach in ‘The Beach’
Two decades ago, the idyllic bay was transformed for the cult classic starring Leo DiCaprio. Today, the area is still struggling with the ecological fallout.
Why Do Tourists Keep Getting Naked at Sacred Sites?
With Bali’s rise in tourism, comes more headlines of naked, misbehaving tourists.
Hong Kong’s World-Famous Floating Restaurant Has Sunk
Salvaging the iconic Hong Kong landmark from the seafloor would be “extremely difficult,” its owner says.
Messi Is Accused of Being the Face of a Blood-Soaked Regime
“Now when people think about Saudi... they'll forget about my sister being tortured by the exact man that Messi is representing.”
Exploring the Remote Italian Region Facing Depopulation
In Basilicata, photographer Michele Battilomo says, "there’s more people dying than being born".
I Asked Tourists If They Would Still Go to Amsterdam If It Banned Weed
“It’s very hard for me to say anything meaningful about this, because I’m incredibly stoned.”
I Visited ‘Leopard Country’ Where Humans and Big Cats Live in Harmony
The Rabari tribe’s unique relationship with leopards is a lucrative tourist draw, but they are missing out as safari businesses take over their idyllic homeland.
Authorities Blame Families Who Got Snowed In and Died for ‘Not Checking the Weather’
The dead included 10 children, a police officer and seven members of his family.
How to Travel Around Europe for Free by Train-Hopping
It's may be risky and illegal, but Belgian YouTuber GifGas says there's no better way to explore.
These Are the Most Disappointing Cities in the World, According to the Internet
“The food was great, the music was great but the city was awful, it smelled of piss and vomit everywhere we went.”
Can We Still Ethically Vacation During a Climate Crisis?
Here are some tips for becoming a more socially and environmentally responsible traveler.
Japan’s Paradise Island is Rife With Poverty
Locals are worried that if untreated, poverty will become ingrained in the prefecture’s cultural identity.