The heavens have opened up. Tourists to the Acropolis in Athens will soon be able to enjoy a sight that hasn’t been visible for a very long time — a clear view of the Parthenon. For the first time in 20 years, the scaffolding will come off the iconic temple to Athena, offering visitors an … Read more
White-knuckling the falls is coming soon. A $25 million, flying theater ride is set to take Niagara Falls visitors on a wild, sky-high thrill like no other. Opening Aug. 29, the adrenaline-pumping attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, will catapult guests over more than 34 miles of breathtaking Niagara scenery — complete with wind, mist, motion, and … Read more
What a rock-block. Australian travel vloggers were shocked when they were slapped with a lengthy list of offenses after visiting the Aussie heritage site Uluru, as detailed in a viral Instagram post. “There’s like 20 lines of fineable offenses,” Britt Cromie spluttered in the clip. She and her husband Tim — who post under the … Read more
Call him Jerk-ules. A tourist has been labeled “disrespectful” after lifting up an ancient chunk of marble for a photo-op in Naxos, Greece, as seen in a concerning Facebook post. “They have crossed the line,” Kiriakos Jr. Boulamatsis, a Naxos resident who took the photo, captioned the post. “Wake up before it’s too late.” The … Read more
It’s rage for the machine. Grand Central commuters headed home this holiday season might be shocked to see a Disney World-level line snaking through the halls and out toward the exits. Don’t worry, the TikTok crowds haven’t suddenly discovered the charms of Dobbs Ferry or Darien — but they are here for artist Anastasia Inciardi’s viral … Read more
He’s gone to the dogs. Fine art photographer Gray Malin is known for shooting idyllic destinations such as Capri and Palm Beach, but his new book is less beachy and more furry. “Gray Malin: Dogs” (out Tuesday) sees nearly two dozen posh pets — including Dalmatians, poodles, Bernese mountain dogs, Australian shepherds and beagles — … Read more
A visit to Rome could soon cost a’more. Tourism bosses in the Eternal City are desperate to curb overcrowding at the iconic Trevi Fountain — to the point where they’re floating the idea of an admission fee and reservation system for visits to the beloved Baroque-era site. The idea of staggered entry and a modest … Read more
Cultural and historical landmarks are going downhill thanks to “selfie-tourism,” and UNESCO is warning that it could lead to destruction. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization defines “selfie-tourism” as “the trend of travelers visiting destinations primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks and escapes in the background.” People … Read more
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular and Instagrammable tourist spots in the world. Mostly during summer you will find hordes of tourists surrounding the 18th-century masterpiece for their very own La Dolce Vita moment (just don’t go into the water or you will get fined). Legend has it that if you adhere to a … Read more
Hikers in Hawaii will have to find a new way to reach the Heavens. The legendary Haiku Staircase on Oahu, Hawaii will finally be demolished after tourists continued to trespass on the legendary landmark despite repeated warnings. According to the Honolulu City Government, the iconic site will be torn down by the end of this … Read more
It was a wheel-y sentimental trip. A British woman sent her beloved pet hamster to that spinning wheel in the sky by traveling more than 1,500 miles with his ashes on a tour of his favorite places. Lisa Murray-Lang, 47, carried Spud in a locket around her neck to visit the Louvre, Buckingham Palace, the … Read more
The mayor strikes back. Visitors to the southern Spanish city of Seville may soon have to cough up a fee to see one of the country’s most popular landmarks — and iconic movie locations — thanks to rampant and destructive overtourism. The once-ornate Plaza de España square, a sprawling public space, is falling apart and … Read more
This dog is so big, she’s on Google Maps. A chonky dog named Watermelon has become such a sensation in Georgia that she’s been immortalized as a local landmark on Google Maps. Since her “land-bark” status, the plus-sized pup has received over 80 five-star reviews on the site with admirers praising the “chunky old girl.” … Read more
It’s the most wonderful sale of the year! The cast of “A Christmas Story” is looking to buy themselves a familiar Christmas present. The home from the 1983 holiday film classic hit the market this week, and some of the cast members are looking to snatch up the property. “It only makes sense to have … Read more