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Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?

Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the...

How to Plan a Knitting Vacation in Iceland

In a country with more sheep than people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer...

Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism

This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where...

5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon

Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik...