An ancient city — complete with a forum and a theater — was recently uncovered alongside a popular tourist destination in Italy, according to officials. In a translated announcement this month, the Italian Ministry of Culture said the city was found at the archaeological site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, Avellino, alongside the Appian Way. A […]
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Popular travel destination to charge ‘tourist tax’ upwards of $65 per night
Japan’s ancient capital is taking drastic steps to rein in overtourism. Starting in March 2026, Kyoto will introduce the highest accommodation tax in Japan, charging visitors more to stay in the city’s hotels, inns and guesthouses. Under the new system, tourists at high-end hotels could pay up to ¥10,000 (about $65) per person, per night, […]
American tourist shot and killed in Caribbean vacation hotspot: ‘Left an unfillable void in our lives’
A tourist from New York was killed while visiting Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert, according to police. 25-year-old Kevin Mares was shot in the left side of his abdomen early Sunday morning in the La Perla area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, which has a history of violence. The shooting took place in […]