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For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty

Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.

How a Pro-Greenland Song Became a Protest Anthem

Locals are speaking out against President Trump’s gestures toward annexing the territory, and the song “Greenland Belongs to Greenlanders” has become “a soundtrack of the…

In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as…

Traveling to Europe? Here’s What to Expect From Tourism Protests on June 15.

On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.”

European Anti-Tourism Groups Plan June 15 Disruptions

Driven by rising rents, crowds and what many see as neighborhood degradation, activists are calling to continue the kinds of protests that erupted last summer.

No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost,…

American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad

In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.

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…