Every day, Federica Chiuch, a Venetian resident and professional tour guide, takes visitors around Venice’s landmarks. When she gets to Saint Mark’s Square, home to Venice’s cathedral and former government palace, she finds it hard to find a quiet spot to stop. “Between May and October, the square is always overcrowded,” she explained. “It’s hard […]
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Amsterdam tells sex & drugs tourists ‘stay away’
In the latest initiative of an ongoing bid to boost Amsterdam’s image, reduce rowdy behavior from visitors and improve livability and safety for residents, city officials recently announced policy proposals “to limit tourism growth and nuisance” and combat overcrowding. This latest round of proposed measures includes initiatives targeting troublesome tourist behavior, such as limiting the […]