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
Nobody puts baby in a corner. Residents in the English village of Rochdale are freaking out after a giant baby doll was erected in the town square, with some petrified pedestrians describing the installation as “creepy.” The 27-foot-tall toy tot, named Lilly, features giant moveable limbs and a mouth that opens and shuts like a … Read more
It’s not “strictly business,” it’s personal. A city in Sicily is trying to rescind its connections to organized crime by banning the sale of souvenirs relevant to the mafia. The mayor of Agrigento gave the Sicilian message that street vendors and gift shop tchotchkes — very similar to mob-related paraphernalia sold in tourist traps around … Read more
Tourists in Europe have once again outraged locals with their strange behavior – this time, taking a dip in front of a cemetery in Venice. Two men, who were spotted by commuters on a water bus in the Italian city, left their clothes in front of the San Michele Cemetery last week and entered the … Read more
Sleepy, exclusive Hamptons enclaves are increasingly turning into party spots, and some longtime locals aren’t amused. “I hate to see my favorite low key escape turn into a revival of my disco years,’’ sighed Daniel Stock, a divorce lawyer who lives in Connecticut and has spent summers at his friend’s place in Bridgehampton for years. … Read more
It’s a picturesque, wealthy European village which celebrities flock to, however all is not so well behind the scenes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Princess Diana are among the high-profile guests who have visited Italy’s gem Portofino. In 2022, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married at Villa Olivetta, located in the small and … Read more
Residents of Barcelona took out their frustrations against the increased mass tourism by visiting popular spots around the city this weekend and spraying people with water guns, demanding they go home. “Enough, let’s put limits on tourism,” was another rallying cry for the thousands of people – around 2,800, according to Catalan News – who … Read more
The rookie Sag Harbor cop who pulled over pop superstar Justin Timberlake for alleged drunk driving is well-known in the ritzy town, according to a report. Officer Michael Arkinson, who turns 24 this month, stopped the “SexyBack” singer Tuesday morning after allegedly seeing him blow a stop sign and swerve in the right lane. In … Read more
Wasting away again in … Hyannis? Soon, you’ll have the chance to channel your inner Jimmy Buffet, kick back, and slurp as many frozen margaritas as you’d like at the new Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod. Set to open in Hyannis this summer, it marks the brand’s first foray into New England. But not all locals … Read more
New restaurants are ready to swing open their doors in the Hamptons this summer – even as the East End’s notorious noise police look to keep Big Apple hotspot Zero Bond from gaining a foothold. The roster of new ventures include Italian and French eateries from veteran restaurant operators in East Hampton, an upscale tavern … Read more
Easter on Fifth Avenue will be pawsitively pastel. Amongst the revelers decked out in creative and colorful hats at this year’s Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival, twin chihuahuas Bogie and Kimba will be dressing as dandies, in pastel suits and $125 top hats complete with faux fur bunny ears. “Kimba’s the white one, so he’s … Read more
It’s time to paw-ty. The Big Apple’s first dog cafe reopened this week after announcing it would be closing for good in February — following a six-figure fundraiser by loving locals. “The reopening kind of felt like returning to school after summer vacation. We’re all re-energized, so excited to see each other and the customers … Read more
It’s steeling the limelight. A strange and gigantic steel monolith was recently spotted on a hill in Wales — one of several mysterious Toblerone-like structures that have popped up around the globe in recent years. They have evoked online conspiracy theories of aliens and extraterrestrial beings. The latest futuristic-looking installation, found in Wales’ Hay-on-Wye region, … Read more
When New York City’s first dog café Boris & Horton announced that both their East Village and Williamsburg locations will be closing on Monday, Feb. 26, owner Logan Mikhly felt like she hit a low. “It’s been a roller coaster. I think I’ve never felt lower or more disappointed in myself when we announced that … Read more
Residents of this popular seaside town have been left furious over a “pathetic” and “embarrassing” council-decorated Christmas tree. One frustrated local took to Facebook to post a lengthy, scathing review about this year’s Christmas tree that was being showcased in the town of Forster on New South Wales, Australia’s mid north coast. A user called … Read more
English countryside locals are slamming plans for a luxury wellness retreat catering to millennials over concerns the ritzy development will ruin precious green space and disturb area wildlife. The proposed retreat would be nestled in Kent Wood, a rich forest just 45 miles northeast of London, where developers expect its young clientele will hail from. … Read more
People have been warned to stay away from a Queensland, Australia waterway that mysteriously turned pink, seemingly overnight. Boondall Wetlands, in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane, experienced a radical change in color this week. In a photo shared to Reddit, a section of the vast mangrove forest appeared a bright, strawberry milk pink. … Read more