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2 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Alice Murphy |Natalia Penza

Residents of Spain's Canary Islands have taken to the streets to protest against mass tourism, in a huge demonstration set to disrupt 'out of office' bliss for thousands of British holidaymakers. Tens of thousands have gathered on the seven main islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera and Lanzarote. Under the slogan 'Canarias tiene un limite' (The Canaries has a limit), they are calling on authorities to limit the impact of mass tourism.

2 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Alice Murphy

There are many obvious contenders for a city break in Europe, but with tried and tested destinations pushing back against tourists, I took a gamble on Gothenburg. With rainy winters, ties to Britain dating back 200 years and dozens of proper pubs, the port is affectionately known as Sweden's 'Little London '. If it sounds dull, it's not - this understated but slick city is enjoying a resurgence as an alternative place to visit.

3 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Alice Murphy

A country with no traffic lights, a mountainous village that looks like 'little Manhattan' and a rose-coloured desert without any tourists. These are some of the destinations recommended for solo travellers by Kate McCulley aka Adventurous Kate, an American blogger living in Prague who has been travelling professionally for the past 15 years. Some are a long-haul flight away, but many are right on the UK's doorstep.

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Alice Murphy

nextshark🇹🇭 A viral incident in Thailand has sparked backlash after an Israeli tourist refused to remove her shoes at a local restaurant, which is a common custom in many Thai eateries. When asked to comply, she allegedly insulted the staff, saying, “My money builds your country.”⁠⁠The moment was caught on video and has since drawn widespread criticism online for her lack of cultural respect.