Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: ‘Your little joke could’ve ended badly’

Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: ‘Your little joke could’ve ended badly’

This stunt did not rock. An unruly young tourist could be fined thousands — and even hundreds of thousands — of dollars for tossing a large rock into a tourist-filled gorge at a popular national park. In a video clip that went viral, a young man in hiking gear is seen throwing a very large … Read more

Terrifying attraction lets tourists sleep while suspended over 320-foot cliff

Terrifying attraction lets tourists sleep while suspended over 320-foot cliff

Hopefully, they don’t “fall” asleep. An acrophobia-inducing attraction in China is taking relaxing to new heights by allowing lazy daredevils to lounge in a bed situated on the edge of an over 320-foot cliff, as seen in a viral video. Located in Mangshan National Forest Park in Chenzhou, the Cliff Bed Experience was launched to … Read more

I’m an Italian chef — here are the most common food mistakes tourists make in my country

I’m an Italian chef — here are the most common food mistakes tourists make in my country

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It’s important to adapt to the cultural rules of another country when visiting it — especially regarding food. World-renowned Italian chef Massimo Bottura recently shared the food mistakes he often witnesses many travelers making when visiting his home country. According to Bottura, one of the biggest blunders … Read more

‘Dumb’ beachgoing tourists blown away by airplane in wild video: ‘That’s a lot of stupid people’

‘Dumb’ beachgoing tourists blown away by airplane in wild video: ‘That’s a lot of stupid people’

Dramatic footage has captured the moment dozens of beachgoers were blown away after standing directly behind an airplane during takeoff. The incident occurred at the famous Maho Beach in the Caribbean territory of Sint Maarten, where planes fly just 20 metres above the heads of tourists. Footage posted to social media shows a large MD80 … Read more

Thousands of tourists overrun small town in ‘shocking’ video: ‘Chaos, gridlock and hours of waiting’

Thousands of tourists overrun small town in ‘shocking’ video: ‘Chaos, gridlock and hours of waiting’

They wanted to give these tourists “the Boot.” Thousands of tourists inundated a picturesque Italian town this past weekend, creating a “gridlock” that obstructed traffic and forced other sightseers to wait “hours” to get in, as seen in dramatic footage circulating on X. The shocking scenes were recorded at Sirmione, a village of just over … Read more

One of the world’s most dangerous countries is still attracting tourists — despite safety warnings in ‘dark tourism’ trend

One of the world’s most dangerous countries is still attracting tourists — despite safety warnings in ‘dark tourism’ trend

For years, this country has been deemed one of the most dangerous places to travel — yet tourists keep coming. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar … Read more

I took a vacation with the Taliban — and fell in love with a terrorist

I took a vacation with the Taliban — and fell in love with a terrorist

A British tourist walked across the one of the most dangerous border in the world to spent his holiday with the Taliban — and had a vacation fling with a terrorist. After falling in love with “extreme travel” two years ago, Toyosi Osideinde, 30, has visited 69 countries so far — with an upcoming trip … Read more

‘Eat and flee’ tourists are ruining this ‘fragile’ popular vacation spot, officials say — here’s their latest attempt at a crackdown

‘Eat and flee’ tourists are ruining this ‘fragile’ popular vacation spot, officials say — here’s their latest attempt at a crackdown

The City of Canals is fed up with tourists who treat Venice like a pit stop — and now it’s slapping them with another toll for treating the floating city like a food court. Starting Friday, day-trippers who “eat and flee” — a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie … Read more

Rob Lowe calls out Hollywood tour guide for mistaking him for John Stamos: ‘Get better at your job!’

Rob Lowe calls out Hollywood tour guide for mistaking him for John Stamos: ‘Get better at your job!’

Have mercy!  Emmy-nominated actor Rob Lowe called out a Hollywood Beverly Hills Tours staffer who mistakenly called him the wrong name and confused him for sitcom legend John Stamos. “This is John Stamos,” the guide said as the bus rolled by, according to a video posted on the actor’s Instagram page. The stunned “St. Elmo’s … Read more

Spain’s Sagrada Familia creating space to curb tourist crowds as public area reaches ‘saturation point’

Spain’s Sagrada Familia creating space to curb tourist crowds as public area reaches ‘saturation point’

Many travelers to Barcelona, Spain, may find themselves at one of the most beautiful sacred places in the world: the Sagrada Familia. The basilica is the largest unfinished Catholic church, attracting not just worshippers but tourists from all over. Sagrada Familia attracts so many tourists that the city of Barcelona is now building a specific area just for visitors … Read more

Here’s what Europeans really think about American tourists — and why they tolerate us

Here’s what Europeans really think about American tourists — and why they tolerate us

The rumors are true. According to a recent poll of European tourism experts, many citizens of the old country view Americans as “rude” and “entitled” — which might not be a total surprise. Reportedly, these experts were recruited by representatives from four of the most heavily visited European countries — France, Greece, Spain and Italy. Young … Read more

Tourist couple caught having sex in the middle of the street in Thailand

Tourist couple caught having sex in the middle of the street in Thailand

A Chinese couple has been arrested after having intercourse in the middle of a Thai street. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner Lin Tingting, 35, set up a tripod before stripping and recording themselves doing the deed on the pavement in Pattaya, Thailand on Wednesday. Shocked onlookers watched as the holidaymakers went to town in … Read more

‘Entitled’ American slammed for trashing ‘overpriced’ seaside Italian town — and ‘loud’ US tourists: ‘Girl, you f–ked up bad’

‘Entitled’ American slammed for trashing ‘overpriced’ seaside Italian town — and ‘loud’ US tourists: ‘Girl, you f–ked up bad’

“It was, like, the people that weren’t well traveled, like, just loud and yelling down the tiny streets while repping their favorite football team.” Source link #Entitled #American #slammed #trashing #overpriced #seaside #Italian #town #loud #tourists #Girl #fked #bad

Ex-Bowery flophouse gets a stylish redo that features cozy sleeping space and shared baths for frugal tourists 

Ex-Bowery flophouse gets a stylish redo that features cozy sleeping space and shared baths for frugal tourists 

Skid Row has checked out. Down-and-dirty punk music staple CBGB is now designer John Varvatos’ retail space. Dark and dank Mars Bar has been replaced by a TD Bank. And after years of extensive renovation, the scaffolding has finally come down at 338 Bowery, where the last flophouse on the once-notorious strip — the former … Read more

Bali bans ‘menstruating tourists’ from temples in strict new rules to crack down on ‘misbehaving’ visitors

Bali bans ‘menstruating tourists’ from temples in strict new rules to crack down on ‘misbehaving’ visitors

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning “menstruating tourists” from entering temples over concerns that “dirty” period blood will contaminate their holy sites. This unorthodox law is included in a list of policies the tropical island’s governor, Wayan Koster, imposed on March 24 to clamp down on “misbehaving tourists” overrunning the paradise, … Read more

Is it illegal to touch or pick the cherry blossoms that are in full swing in Washington, DC?

Is it illegal to touch or pick the cherry blossoms that are in full swing in Washington, DC?

Millions of tourists from all over flock to the nation’s capital each spring to catch a glimpse of the treasured cherry blossom trees. The blooms reached peak blossom this weekend as travelers snapped photos along the Tidal Basin and amid the monuments. While enjoying the scene, however, many visitors may not know there could be some harm … Read more

This touristy beach town is now one of the top US remote work hubs

This touristy beach town is now one of the top US remote work hubs

Lori Matthias and her husband had tired of Atlanta traffic when they moved to St. Augustine, Florida, in 2023. For Mike Waldron and his wife, moving from the Boston area in 2020 to a place that bills itself as “the nation’s oldest city” was motivated by a desire to be closer to their adult children. … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the taste tourists flying to NYC — simply for a bite to eat: ‘Let me just make a day trip of it’

Exclusive | Meet the taste tourists flying to NYC — simply for a bite to eat: ‘Let me just make a day trip of it’

Eats, shoots and leaves? Big Apple taste tourists are making the natives look lazy. While New Yorkers are debating whether to walk four blocks to a restaurant or order DoorDash, a growing number of out-of-towners are flying here to devour a meal — even just a single dish — at one eatery and heading back … Read more

I earn $42K carrying women up tourist destination’s mountainous stairs as a ‘climbing companion’

I earn K carrying women up tourist destination’s mountainous stairs as a ‘climbing companion’

A tour guide is raking in the cash by carrying fatigued females up a mountain. Xiao Chen, 26, who works at Mount Tai in Shandong Province, China, accompanies tourists on their trek to the peak – but many of his female clients often want to be carried up the last 1,000 steps. He starts by … Read more

Whopping 64M visitors flocked to NYC in 2024 as Big Apple tourism set to make ‘full recovery’ from COVID by next year

Whopping 64M visitors flocked to NYC in 2024 as Big Apple tourism set to make ‘full recovery’ from COVID by next year

It’s a tourism de force. The Big Apple ushered in a whopping 64.3 million visitors in 2024 — and is on track to bounce back to pre-COVID tourism levels next year, officials said. This year’s comeback marked the second-highest tourist count in city history, and reflected a 3.5% increase in visitors from 2023, according to … Read more