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Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Puglia is all charm, no crowd

Skip the obvious Italian sights for Polignano a Mare, where cream houses merge into the sea. (ADOBE STOCK)
Updated on May 02, 2025 03:42 PM IST

Feast on a frittelle or explore a hidden palace: Top 10 things to do in Venice

Venice is one of the most magical place on Earth, blending centuries-old traditions with opulent masks, grand balls and an electric atmosphere. Here are top 10 things to do in the city.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 01:42 PM IST

Venice to host Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's $500-million superyacht wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez first went public as a couple in 2019 and got engaged in May 2023.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 10:11 AM IST

Venice issues statement on Jeff Bezos wedding: 'Speculations and fake news’

CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 07:42 AM IST

Will Lauren Sanchez take Jeff Bezos' last name after their long-awaited wedding?

Lauren Sánchez, the former news anchor, and Jeff Bezos have been together since their love affair became public in 2019.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 03:44 PM IST

Venice extends tourist tax for 2025: Here's what day trippers need to know

Venice Expands Tourist Tax: Will It Solve Overtourism or Drive Visitors Away?
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 03:05 PM IST

Meet 58-year-old Monica Poli known for fighting crime on the streets of Venice

She shouts her trademark phrase, 'Attenzione, pickpocket!' (Representative Image)
Published on Dec 13, 2024 05:35 PM IST

Rude Hotels by Vir Sanghvi: The keys to an epic stay

Not everything runs smoothly in Egypt, but the St Regis, Cairo, manages to get everything right.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:17 PM IST

Venice's La Fenice opera house cancels opening night due to strike

Venice's La Fenice opera house cancels opening night due to strike
Published on Nov 21, 2024 07:34 PM IST

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors

Venice extends day-tripper tax through next year, doubling fee for last-minute visitors
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:36 PM IST

9 gorgeous car-free cities around the world

Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws 20 million tourists a year, is vehicle-free.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:20 AM IST

Anand Mahindra’s Venice tour: Gelato served with katoris of condiments and unfor

Anand Mahindra's shared about his Venice trip on X.
Published on Sep 16, 2024 06:51 PM IST

Polka dots for Fall? Lady Gaga hints at a maximalist Autumn/Winter 2024 up ahead

Lady Gaga arrives in Venice with fiancé Michael Polansky
Published on Sep 03, 2024 04:51 PM IST

Angelina-Nicole body-shamed online after Venice Film Festival; fans comment

Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman body-shamed at Venice International Film Festival
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:36 PM IST

Angelina Jolie might move out of Los Angeles: I have to be here from a divorce

Angelina Jolie recently attended the Venice Film Festival in Italy.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:56 PM IST

Venice Film Festival: Ortega-Ryder's red carpet moment shows Gen X, Gen Z divide

Jenna Ortega-Winona Ryder's viral moment was a cultural phenomenon
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:19 AM IST

The Roman tradition which inspired Zuckerberg's 7ft backyard statue of his wife

Priscilla Chan poses alongside her 7-foot statue
Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Rethinking travel: How to avoid being a 'bad tourist' this summer

Rethinking travel: How to avoid being a 'bad tourist' this summer
Published on Aug 12, 2024 05:04 PM IST

New tourist limit of 25 people in a group gets warm welcome in Venice

Tourists walk in St Mark's Square on the day Venice municipality introduces a new fee for day-trippers in a move to preserve the lagoon city often crammed with tourists.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 05:06 PM IST

DYK: Tiramisu's cocoa-powder dusted legacy originated in an 18th century brothel

Tracing the much-contested legacy of Tiramisu
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 02:37 PM IST

Mass tourism sparks rise in locals' resentment

Tourist numbers are at record levels in many places in Europe, including in Mallorca.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:36 PM IST

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 06:06 PM IST

Venice launches five-euro entry fee to ease the pressure of mass tourism

Considered one of the most beautiful cities on the planet, Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations -- but is drowning under the weight of the crowds.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 02:31 PM IST

Venice to charge day-trip fee from this week in bold move to tackle overtourism

Venice to charge day-trip entry fee from this week in bold move to tackle overtourism
Published on Apr 23, 2024 12:10 PM IST

Barcelona Is Throwing Tourists Under the Bus

Barcelona Is Throwing Tourists Under the Bus
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 10:29 AM IST

Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale

Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale
Published on Apr 18, 2024 05:44 PM IST

Venice introduces access fee to tackle tourist overcrowding in historic centre

Venice gears up for a groundbreaking solution to combat overtourism with the introduction of a new access fee.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 09:23 AM IST

Venice introduces day-trip tickets to address overtourism challenges

A general view shows St Mark's square on September 3, 2023 in Venice. Venice announced that it introduces a fee for day tourists to enter the city centre between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm during the peak tourist season from April 25 to May 5. The ticket will cost 5 euros, on January 16, 2024.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Guest practices: Towns around the world are turning tourists politely away

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Tourists at the Acropolis, which is set to cap the number of visitors at 20,000 a day. (AP)
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Venice moves to limit tourist groups to 25 people starting this summer

No more than 25 people will be allowed in Venice’s historic centre along with the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
Published on Jan 04, 2024 04:43 PM IST