Fury in iconic EU city as locals demand raising tourist tax in huge crackdown
One of the most iconic EU cities is under pressure to increase its tourist tax following outrage from locals - who argue their home is…
Pretty UK high street is full of independent shops but the locals are fed up
Frome, in Somerset, has been named one of the best high streets in the UK, and is home to a wealth of independent shops -…
UK holidaymakers ‘living like locals’ want a more unique travel experience
A study of 2,000 adults found the vast majority try and 'live like a local' when abroad, with priorities now more focused on creating unique…
Gorgeous UK seaside town that tourists love but the locals ‘have no hope’
Beyond its beautiful whit-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and charming high-street - this popular UK seaside town is facing a spiralling issue impacting swathes of localsAll…
Beautiful UK beach is Spanish resort dupe but locals say this comes at a price
Woolacombe in North Devon is a popular holiday destination for tourists, who flock to the sandy beach in the summer time. But locals say it's…
Urgent Spain warning for Brits as boozy tourists push locals ‘to the brink’
The president of the local health services union, José Manuel Maroto, told elDiario.es that club owners must start forking out for private ambulances to help…
Wildfire on Crete forces evacuation of 1,500 tourists, locals
Hundreds of firefighters were battling a massive wildfire from the ground and the air on the Greek island of Crete. Photo by Nikos Chalkiadakis/EPA July…
Former ‘ghost town’ is now ‘buzzing gem’ that tourists and locals love
Altrincham was once dubbed one of the UK's worst high streets but has now been transformed into a bustling urban haven and twice named the…
Tourists on Spanish island directed to fake beaches in ‘dirty’ ploy by fed-up locals
The latest strategy consists of inventing names of "secret" coves that do not actually exist, so that tourists flock to urban areas that have nothing…
Tourists could be banned from Spanish beaches locals warn have become ‘theme parks’
Majorca Platja Tour has announced plans for protests targeting beaches in Spain, warning that some seaside areas have become like 'theme parks' due to the…
One of world’s friendliest countries plotting to charge tourists more than locals
In 2024, Japan set a new tourism record as visitors from across the globe flocked to the island nation. The rising number of tourists has…
Spain’s smallest holiday island locals love is ‘crumbling’ with propped-up buildings
Nueva Tabarca is the smallest inhabited island in Spain and sits off the coast of Alicante. It has become increasingly popular with locals, who descend…
Stunning UK islands where locals begged to be evacuated faces new threat
A remote archipelago situated some 110 miles off the UK mainland was once home to a skilful community that lived off the land. However, 94…
Waterfalls, wildlife and cosy cafe in little-known UK forest trail that locals love
Hafren Forest is a haven of peace and beauty, with its cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and trails that take you through ancient woodland and to the…
Huge holiday hotspot sees massive drop in UK tourists after locals ‘demonise’ them
Benidorm is one of the biggest winners in Spain of the drop in British holidaymakers choosing Magaluf following the party resort "clean-up", local bar and…
In Italy, a choir of immigrants and locals tells the story of Venice | Arts and Culture
Prince, also known by his recording name Dellyswagz, heard about the choir through a friend who was a member when he first moved to Venice…
Mag 5.8 earthquake strikes Greece & Turkey leaving 1 dead & dozens injured as ‘panicked locals jumped off buildings’
A HUGE 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Greece and Turkey killing one person and leaving fearful locals jumping off buildings. The quake struck just after…
Lockerbie from locals’ eyes – homes vaporised, bodies in bushes and eerie silence
Pan Am 103 produced the largest crime scene in UK history, covering 845 square miles just over the border as debris and human remains fells…
Beautiful but underrated Spanish town where locals live completely under a rock
Setenil de las Bodegas is a stunning Andalusian town where whitewashed homes are built into cliffs - offering history, charm, and unforgettable Spanish scenerySetenil feels…
Beautiful UK seaside town so popular the locals stay away at weekends
The town, which has been dubbed the Pearl of Dorset, is a popular holiday destination throughout the year - but some locals say it has…