Much of Africa is off the radar for LGBTQ travelers, as so much of the continent is outwardly hostile to the community. But one of the African countries with legal protections for queer travelers is The Seychelles, an island nation off the continent’s east coast.
A legislative bill that died last year is getting a second life. Hawaii Senate Bill 304, would allow the state to collect a "green fee" from visitors who want to go to Hawaii's public beaches, parks, trails, coastlines and other natural areas.
Valencia, bathed in Mediterranean sun and crowned as the European Green Capital of 2024, beckons travellers with the promise of sustainable beauty. The city’s extensive network of bike lanes allow visitors to navigate the city for free, starting from its dazzling historical core.
Mass tourism has turned the Italian city of Florence into a “prostitute,” the director of Galleria dell’Accademia has said, sparking anger and calls for her to step down.
Mount Fuji has seen a boom in visitor numbers bringing with it concerns over discarded rubbish and hiker safety. To help clean up the mountain and preserve its environment, Japanese authorities have introduced a fee and a daily visitor cap along the most popular trail.
