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Instagram crowds ruin world's best beach

The idyllic shores of the Philippines' Hidden Beach, once crowned the world's finest, now face environmental collapse under the weight of overtourism and relentless social media exposure.

Kyoto tourist tax increases coming in 2026

Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.

Mass Anti-Israel Protests Erupt Across UK Cities

Major UK cities including London, Manchester and Glasgow witness large-scale protests against Israeli military action, with heightened police presence deployed across multiple locations.

Morocco protests turn deadly as police open fire

Moroccan cities erupt in violence as security forces fire live ammunition on demonstrators, marking the first deaths in escalating youth-led protests against government policies and economic conditions.

Zaanse Schans windmills to charge entry fee

The world-famous Zaanse Schans windmill village in the Netherlands will begin charging international tourists an entry fee from 2025, while remaining free for Dutch residents in a bid to manage overtourism and preserve heritage.

Brit in Lanzarote: Tourists are ruining the island

A British expat who moved to Lanzarote for a dream life exposes the dark side of mass tourism, from environmental damage to cultural erosion, warning that holidaymakers are ruining the island.

Tourists Abandon Once-Popular European Hotspot

A popular European destination is facing a dramatic decline in visitor numbers as tourists cite overcrowding, rising costs, and a loss of authentic charm as reasons for staying away.

Fiery Clashes & Mass Arrests Grip Australian Cities

Chaos and violence erupted on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne as pro-Palestinian protests turned fiery. Police made mass arrests after demonstrators clashed with officers, blocked major highways, and brought cities to a standstill. This is the full re

TikTok Tourists Cause 'Carnage' In UK Village

A local councillor blasts TikTok-fuelled tourists for overwhelming the picturesque village of Castleton with chaos, parking nightmares, and disrespectful behaviour as visitor numbers explode.

World's Most Crowded Holiday Destination Revealed

New data reveals the planet's most densely packed holiday spot, with a UK favourite also making the top ten. Discover the surprising results and what it means for your next getaway.

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