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London · 12 Aug · Events
Richmond's Ted Lasso Trail: When a TV Show Becomes a Town's Second Act

The leafy London borough has embraced its small-screen fame, but locals hope visitors will stick around for what was there all along

London
11 Aug · Trends
How Cancún Got Built: Finding Tourists Before Building the Beach

In 1969, Mexico built a resort where almost no one lived. Fifty years on, the lessons from that experiment remain unlearned.

How Cancún Got Built: Finding Tourists Before Building the Beach
11 Aug · Trends
Why Travelers Are Booking Trips Years in Advance for Two Minutes of Darkness

Eclipse chasers plan international trips, navigate crowds, and risk bad weather for fleeting moments of totality - and they say it's worth every hassle.

Why Travelers Are Booking Trips Years in Advance for Two Minutes of Darkness
11 Aug · Events
Spain Prepares for Its First Mainland Total Solar Eclipse in Over a Century

On August 12, a rare celestial event will bring daytime darkness to the Iberian Peninsula, with viewing opportunities stretching from Greenland to West Africa.

Spain Prepares for Its First Mainland Total Solar Eclipse in Over a Century
11 Aug · How we travel
Why the Best Way to Know a City Is Through Its Coffee Shops and Markets

Forget the landmarks for a moment. The parks, cafes, and public squares where locals gather reveal more about a place than any monument ever could.

Why the Best Way to Know a City Is Through Its Coffee Shops and Markets
Reykjavík · 11 Aug · Overtourism
Iceland Caps Eclipse Visitors to Push Year-Round Tourism

As demand surges for the August 2026 solar eclipse, the country is holding the line on visitor numbers to reshape how and when travelers arrive.

Reykjavík
Edinburgh · 11 Aug · Overtourism
Scotland's Outlander Gorge Hits the Market With Big Tourism Ambitions

A 23-acre site near Loch Lomond comes with planning permission for a visitor center, but safety concerns and local frustration linger.

Edinburgh
11 Aug · Overtourism
Sóller Residents Block Streets as Tourism Tensions Return to Mallorca

A thousand locals marched through the northwest town demanding housing access and environmental protection, part of a broader pushback across Spain's islands.

Sóller Residents Block Streets as Tourism Tensions Return to Mallorca
11 Aug · Trends
Why Island Roads Matter More Than the Beaches

From Tenerife's volcanic heights to the Faroe Islands' tunnels, Europe's islands reveal their character on winding routes that connect mountains, villages, and hidden corners often missed from resort windows.

Why Island Roads Matter More Than the Beaches
Rome · 11 Aug · Noctourism
Italy Keeps Museums Open Late as Summer Heat Reshapes Tourist Hours

The Colosseum and Pantheon now welcome visitors past 11 pm, part of a broader shift as extreme temperatures force cultural sites to rethink when people can safely explore.

Rome
11 Aug · Trends
Nashville's Best Neighborhoods Stretch Far Beyond Broadway

From industrial galleries to historic brick streets, Music City's distinct districts reveal a side most visitors never see.

Nashville's Best Neighborhoods Stretch Far Beyond Broadway
10 Aug · Slow travel
Italy Unveils 1,546-Kilometer Hiking Network Honoring Francis of Assisi

Six regions have joined forces to create a pilgrimage route linking medieval villages, mountain sanctuaries, and the saint's tomb in Assisi

Italy Unveils 1,546-Kilometer Hiking Network Honoring Francis of Assisi
10 Aug · Slow travel
A Single Print Image Changed How One Traveler Sees Central Asia

Moving through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan without constant connectivity revealed landscapes and encounters that no search algorithm would suggest.

A Single Print Image Changed How One Traveler Sees Central Asia
Rome · 10 Aug · Overtourism
Rome's Underground Sites Offer Relief From Summer Heat

Temperatures below the city's streets stay cool year-round, even as surface readings climb past 39C

Rome
8 Aug · Events
Where to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse Across the UK Next Week

On 12 August, the moon will obscure up to 95 per cent of the sun in Britain's deepest eclipse since 1999, with Cornwall and Ireland's south-west coast offering the best views.

Where to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse Across the UK Next Week
Dubrovnik · 8 Aug · Trends
The Coolcation Paradox: Why British Travelers Still Book Crete Despite the Heat

A new preference for Nordic escapes and Canadian retreats coexists with undiminished demand for traditional Mediterranean summer breaks.

Dubrovnik
8 Aug · Trends
A Caribbean Island That Chose Scarcity Over Scale

Nevis has turned its constraints into brand identity, banning cruise ships and high-rises while spending on infrastructure to attract private-jet travelers.

A Caribbean Island That Chose Scarcity Over Scale
London · 8 Aug · How we travel
Five Real London Spots You'll See in Ted Lasso Season Four

From a Richmond pub that serves as the team's unofficial clubhouse to a 1950s dancehall frozen in time, the series continues to showcase corners of the capital rarely seen on screen.

London
Queenstown · 7 Aug · Events
Dunedin Books Out Two Years Ahead of First Total Eclipse in 850 Years

Hotels in New Zealand's South Island are already full for July 2028, when a rare celestial event will bring up to 50,000 visitors to a city of 130,000.

Queenstown
7 Aug · Overtourism
Madrid Logs €10 Billion in Tourist Spending Despite Overcrowding Concerns

International visitors drove an 11 percent jump in the Spanish capital's tourism revenue during the first half of 2026, even as museums and residents push back against rising numbers.

Madrid Logs €10 Billion in Tourist Spending Despite Overcrowding Concerns