Nanxun, a stunning 1,000-year-old town in China, is known as "the Venice of the East" - and it's not hard to see why.

Venice started charging this week €5 (US$ 5.30) fee for day-trippers who are not staying overnight. Despite the launch of the scheme to curb mass tourism was postponed several times, it will now ...

Both Venice and Verona are charming, historic cities in Northern Italy. While they have some similarities, they also have ...

It's usually hard to go wrong with any pizza or pasta, so I didn't research where to eat in Venice. I assumed all of the food ...

Venice, the enchanting city of canals, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and breathtaking architecture. For those with ...

A writer and his daughter wander the ancient city at night, inspired by Joseph Brodsky, the Russian writer who loved the city ...

Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers Global tourism is booming. These people would rather it wasn’t Venice backs €5 fee for day-trip tourists The tax will be applied every Friday ...

The best time to visit Venice is from September to November when tourists desert the city. Although the temperatures – which range from the upper 30s to mid-70s – necessitate some layers ...

high tourism season. The beauty and romance of Venice is undeniable, but city leaders face more problems than arguably any other European city. Venice is essentially sinking, with flood damage ...

Meanwhile, local authorities have taken measures to clamp down on the number of visitors by introducing a tourist tax. So, it might be worth reconsidering your trip to Venice this year.

It’s de rigueur to do the crossing standing up but remember: for Venetians this is a crucial means of transport not a tourist attraction. Don't rock the boat. Venice’s doges (dukes ...