Los Angeles is home to some of the most glamorous grocery stores — from celebrity-loved Erewhon outposts to upscale organic markets where smoothies are notorious for costing more than meals. But Angelenos say some local grocery stores in the city feel more like an urban hell than retail heaven, according to a viral Reddit thread. … Read more
A California hotelier is riding a wave of backlash in Montauk. Locals are petitioning the East Hampton Town Planning Board to stop construction of Este, a two-story restaurant with rooftop access, claiming developers pulled a bait-and-switch — submitting permit approvals for a “casual restaurant” they fear will turn into a rowdy nightclub. “Este restaurant was … Read more
The lines at The Met are wrapping around the block, tourists are shoulder-to-shoulder at MoMA and summer crowds are packing nearly every major cultural attraction in the city. But some of New York’s most fascinating museums and galleries are hiding in plain sight. While visitors flock to the city’s marquee institutions, a quieter world of … Read more
San Francisco is rolling out a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that would snuff out cigarettes on bar patios and parklets across the city. The move has ignited outrage among local business owners, who argue the draconian measure is just the latest example of government overreach putting neighborhood bars at risk. San Francisco is rolling out … Read more
A beloved restaurant is closing its Brooklyn location later this spring. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will be closing its doors at its Union Street location after 15 years in the spot. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved Brooklyn store later this spring,” the restaurant said in a statement posted … Read more
A couple have sparked outrage among locals after they were filmed having sex on a remote beach in Thailand. French tourists Halan, 24, and Nadia, 24, were arrested after footage of the pair naked on the sand in Phuket went viral over the weekend. In the footage, the pair can be seen fully stripped down … Read more
It’s home sweet home to us, but for the rest of the country, NYC is a “destination.” For a growing number, it’s also a dream wedding location. “I’m seeing a rise of the New York City destination wedding,” said wedding planner Alyssa Pettinato, owner of NYC-based Alinato Events. Currently, none of her clients are from … Read more
An Italian restaurant has taken a savage swipe at locals after closing down – saying, “Thank you for never supporting us, not even once.” Don Ciccio brought down the shutters in Highgate, north London earlier this month, exactly six years after opening. Announcing the closure on its website, the Hampstead Lane restaurant has taken a … Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton have seemed to ruffle some feathers with a massive “no-go zone” that’s set to be imposed around their new property. The Prince and Princess of Wales are gearing up to move into Forest Lodge, the Georgian mansion located near Windsor Great Park, in the coming months. But it appears as … Read more
They wish they could vanish them with their wand. Residents of Glenfinnan, Scotland are up in arms over a tourist craze that’s seen “Harry Potter” fans overrun their famous bridge, putting a strain on local infrastructure. Originally built to commemorate the Jacobite rising of 1745 that began in their rural village, the Glenfinnan Viaduct was … Read more
Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat. At Stejk Street Food in Kiruna, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, owners Zebastian Bohman and Cecilia Abrahamsson modeled their specialty after the famous Philly cheesesteak. … Read more
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beach goers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted to engaging in this rude behavior, also known as “beach sprawling” — … Read more
These travelers have an eye for all elements of their destination. Full Frame Insurance surveyed 1,000 frequent travelers and found that for many, planning a vacation is often all about the visuals — and not just the sandy shores or resplendent resorts. Perhaps unsurprising for the iGeneration, but Gen Z was also the most reliant … Read more
As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real estate. Local tourism has fallen in Spain by 800,000 people — while foreign tourism has seen an increase of 1.94 million visitors, according to The Associated Press (AP). Spaniard Wendy Davila told AP she misses … Read more
Forged in fire. For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a reliable haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer. But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up like … Read more
Locals in this town have been rocked. In Thailand, mysterious black objects falling from the sky have puzzled locals. A couple in Phatthalung, a province near the Malaysian border, discovered the strange items in their garden. A couple in Phatthalung, a province near the Malaysian border, discovered the strange items in their garden. ViralPress Wichet … Read more
Overtourism has made it all the way to the “North Pole.” A small city in Finland dubbed the “official hometown of Santa Claus” has been overrun with eager travelers this holiday season — and frustrated residents are adding them all to the naughty list. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and home to the Santa Claus Village … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s rumored house purchase in Portugal has left locals unimpressed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a lavish development near the small town of Melides, about 81 miles south of Lisbon. The couple … Read more
Portuguese locals are up in arms about a luxurious new vacation compound where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly snapped up a beachfront property. The Sussexes are said to have splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a lavish development near the small … Read more
There’s lots of fallout in New England. A popular foilage-filled wilderness in Lincoln, New Hampshire, has been overrun with tourists to the point that they are causing rush hour-like bumper-to-bumper traffic on trails. This past weekend’s chaotic scene at the Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park was described as both “dangerous” and disgusting … Read more