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Why Greeks are giving up on the beach this summer
Cost, crowds and climate change: Why I swapped Greek beaches for mountains this year. It’s summer season, which means Greeks…
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Norway in summer? Extreme heat is changing how people travel in Europe
Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer. While the likes of Spain, Italy…
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What is Ferragosto and how do Italians celebrate it?
The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach. August is officially holiday…
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Sunbed wars: Costa chaos as tourists fight for a place by the pool
Hotels say without sunbed controls ‘it would be a jungle’ as tourists compete for prime locations at hotels all along…
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Flying north for summer? How heatwaves are changing European holidays
The tourism industry, which makes a significant contribution to Europe’s gross domestic product, could be forever changed in the face…
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Why are Barcelona’s restaurants turning away solo diners?
Local people are becoming increasingly frustrated by restaurants looking to maximise profits from tourists during the busy summer season. Solo…
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Too hot for holidays? Europe re-evaluates its tourist industry
Does the classic Mediterranean summer holiday have a future? That’s the question travellers looking for relaxation in southern European are…
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‘Chaos’: Sicily airports struggle to cope with increased demand
No flights to or from the UK and Ireland will land at Catania airport until 26 July. Flights at Catania…
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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to flee in swimsuits
It is not safe to travel to some areas of Greece as climate change-related wildfires devastate tourist regions. Rhodes has…
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2,000 people evacuated as a wildfire rages on Greek island of Rhodes
A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an…
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