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Update on ‘Tourist Taxes’ Globally

Andy Probert

2026-08-01T18:30:00+00:00

Since The Wise Traveller last wrote in May about tourist taxes kicking in, we are providing an update on how they are expanding and being adopted by more cities, regions and nations.

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Tags: Travel Tax Around The World Updates Tourists Spain Barceloneta Bucharest Romania Vienna Austria Japan Amsterdam Netherlands Venice Italy Norway Tourism

New Tourist Taxes Reviewed For 2025

Andy Probert

2025-03-19T18:30:00+00:00

New tourist taxes are hitting travellers where it hurts most: in their pockets. Wise Traveller offers a review of the taxes that are set to bite in 2025.Venice, ItalyVenice is among the more controversial cities to have adopted the tourist tax amid

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Tags: Travel Tourists Tax Information Venice Italy Edinburgh Scotland Greece Portugal Paris Amsterdam Barcelona Travel Rules

Virtual Culture Tours

Emma Lavelle

2020-06-11T18:30:00+00:00

Just because we can’t travel at the moment doesn’t mean we can’t experience a little bit of culture from the comfort of our own homes. Here are some of the many cultural experiences that are available online, allowing you to visit galleries, museums

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Tags: Travel Virtual Experience Tours Culture Experience Galleries Museums Theatres At Home Paris Barcelona New York Florida London Amsterdam Los Angeles United Kingdom

Gorgeous European Destinations Without the Crowds

Carolyn Nimmo

2020-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

If you dislike crowds, avoid must-see sights, and search for alternatives as soon as a place goes on the trending list, then I’m with you! Here are some easy-to-reach places in Europe as a start.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destination Europe Tourists Senlis Utrecht Treviso Festivals Family Venice Venice Paris Amsterdam Netherlands France Weekend Getaway

The World’s Top Hotel Nightclubs: Not Just for Hotel Guests

Isabelle Kellogg

2019-08-21T16:00:00+00:00

For night owls who like to roll out of their hotel bed after an evening nap and hit the dance floor, we’ve found a few select nightclubs around the world that promise headlining DJs, riveting, panoramic city views and the possibility of celebrity guests.

Category: Feature

Tags: Travel Hotels Around The World Night Clubs Experience Parties Disco New York City Los Angeles Las Vegas Dubai Amsterdam New South Wales Bangkok Monte Carlo Moscow Dance Nightlife

Top Destinations for Baby Boomers with 5 Days to Chill

Gail Palethorpe

2019-08-12T18:30:00+00:00

Baby boomers—zoomers, golden bloomers, alpha boomers, and the nicknames go on—are all too willing to spend their kids' inheritance on their ever-expanding bucket list of destinations.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destination Baby Boomer Suggestions Europe Spain Things to do France Italy Hungary Netherlands Amsterdam Rome Budapest Barcelona

The Best European Cities for Weekend Getaways

Emma Lavelle

2019-05-29T05:01:14+00:00

Planning a weekend getaway? If you’re based in Europe, it’s easy to transport yourself to an enchanting city for just a few short days. Whether you’re looking for culture, nightlife or fine dining, you’re sure to find a city to fall in love with.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Destinations Copenhagen Denmark Berlin Germany Amsterdam Netherlands Belgrade Serbia Helsinki Finland Porto Portugal Budapest Europe Weekend Getaway Holiday Weekend

The Best Street Food Markets in Europe

Emma Lavelle

2018-09-10T06:38:44+00:00

Looking for a delicious meal to enjoy in vibrant surroundings? Street food markets are having a moment in Europe, providing large indoor spaces, often with communal seating, where you can choose from a vast selection of food and drink.

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