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THE NEW YORK TIMES
It Just Got Easier to Visit a Vanishing Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism is only making the problem worse.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
‘Unpredictability in the System,’ and Other Travel Lessons From the Summer of ’23
Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Planning to Visit Barcelona or Dubrovnik? It’s Going to Cost You.
Driven by the climate crisis, the post-pandemic surge in visitors and a growing interest in making tourism work for local communities, European cities are finding new ways to tax visitors.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
What It’s Like to be a Female Tour Guide in Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Al Zimam has introduced visitors from around the world to her country, which opened to nonreligious tourism in 2019. She discusses her favorite sites, driving a pickup truck and how her country is changing.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them.
Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on safety, respect and how to meet locals.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Could Air Someday Power Your Flight? Airlines Are Betting on It.
New technologies, including one fuel extracted from the atmosphere itself, could make flying more sustainable. But the challenges are many and the timeline is uncertain.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
In Hawaii, the Search for Sustainable Tourism
John De Fries, the first native Hawaiian to lead the state’s tourism authority, discusses the delicate balance of tourism, culture and the environment — and why he got hooked on the TV show “The White Lotus.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Stockholm Instead of Rome? October Instead of July? How Heat Waves Are Changing Tourism in Europe
Shifts in travel patterns are likely to become more common in Europe, a region that climate researchers describe as a “hot spot” for severe summer heat.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
In Europe, It’s Planes vs. Trains. For Many Travelers, Rail Is the Way to Go.
Amid concerns about climate change, Europe is investing heavily in trains. The idea is to make rail more appealing, especially as an alternative to short-haul flights.
AFAR MAGAZINE
Soaring Through the Swiss Alps With a Champion Paraglider
Yael Margelisch holds two official world records in women’s paragliding—including the longest distance covered in a single flight.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Can Travel Be a Force for Peace? This Tour Leader Thinks So.
‘We tend to think of travel in terms of distance, but I think travel is really a lifestyle, a state of mind,’ says Aziz Abu Sarah of Mejdi Tours, which explores both sides of longstanding conflicts in places like Belfast and Jerusalem.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
I’m a U.S. Citizen. Where in the World Can I Go?
For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions, including vaccine requirements.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Meet the Woman Who Helped Set a Speed Record on a Classic Alpine Ski Route
Valentine Fabre and her ski-mountaineering partner, Hillary Gerardi, took on the Haute Route, traversing 66 miles of glaciers and passes in less than 27 hours. The challenge? Finding confidence.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Rick Steves on the Return of Travel and Why It Matters
The travel writer and TV personality is back in Europe, planning itineraries for next year. Travel, he says, can help us understand the world. Here’s how he recommends doing it.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Barcelona Takes on Airbnb
A new rule, the only one of its kind in a major European city, forbids short-term private-room rentals, adding fuel to the debate over how to control booming prepandemic tourism.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
What to Do This Summer: Chapel Hill, N.C.
This progressive college enclave, along with neighboring Carrboro, offers everything from astronomy shows and fine art to sweet-potato biscuits and miso-glazed catfish.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
‘It’s Like Coming Home to Family’: Disneyland Paris Reopens
Hopes are high that the most popular theme park in Europe will kickstart a tourism recovery in France.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
A Country-by-Country Guide to Reopened Europe
Members of the European Union are welcoming Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
‘We Cannot Wait Until June’: Greece’s Reopening Gamble
In easing its restrictions, the country, largely dependent on tourist dollars, has jumped ahead of a broader European Union plan to welcome visitors from outside the bloc.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
How to Travel More Sustainably
Don’t skimp on doing your own research, and be aware that ‘green’ certificates aren’t always all they’re cracked up to be.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
In Empty Amsterdam, Reconsidering Tourism
Before Covid-19, the city was packed with visitors. Now efforts to rein in the expected post-pandemic crowds are ramping up, but not without controversy.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
The Newest Challenge for Europe’s Parks: A Surge of New Nature Lovers
Lockdown-weary city dwellers across the continent are visiting parks and other protected areas for the first time, overwhelming staff and generating pleas for more support.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Iceland Tourism Prepares for a Comeback
The country hopes that when people book their first post-pandemic flights overseas, Iceland will be the top choice. It also aims to learn from the recent past, when tourist numbers soared.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
What Americans Need to Know About Europe’s Travel Ban
The E.U. and other European countries will begin welcoming some nonessential travelers on July 1, but Americans will not be on the list, at least at first. Here, answers to travelers’ questions.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Europe’s Patchwork Reopening
As countries consider reviving tourism, the calculus is complicated, involving “travel bubbles,” ever-shifting timelines, virus testing and, in some cases, self-quarantines.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
52 Places, Virtually
While you’re stuck at home waiting for travel restrictions to be lifted, we invite you on a virtual visit to each and every one of our Places to Go in 2020.
HEMISPHERES
Take the Leap with the Inventor of Paragliding
Jean-Claude Bétemps stands a few feet away from me, hands on his hips, eyes searching the sky, like a sailor scanning the waves. A breeze lifts his hair as he considers the view.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Tourism in Antarctica: Edging Toward the (Risky) Mainstream
Travel to one of the most remote parts of the planet is booming. What does that mean for the environment and visitor safety?
NEW YORK TIMES
Can a Restored Pompeii be Saved from 'Clambering' Tourists?
Not long ago, the ancient Roman site was neglected and crumbling. A multiyear restoration is winding down, but challenges - high costs and troublesome visitor behavior - remain.
OUTSIDE
The Bondo Landslide and the Future of Climate Disasters
Two years ago, a massive river of mud and granite swept over thousands of feet of alpine terrain, killing eight hikers before swamping the alpine village of Bondo, Switzerland.
NEW YORK TIMES
Overcrowded and more dangerous, Mont Blanc faces a crisis
Western Europe’s highest mountain, the number of inexperienced climbers is growing and climate change is taking a toll. Are new safety measures enough?