21 h. ago Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents

Tiébélé’s wavy-walled houses covered in geometric lines showing signs of disintegration amid erratic weatherA world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns.The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established in the 16th century, are recognisable all over the world. The paintings represent the thoughts, culture, and religion of the Kassena people, literally written on the walls. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK holidaymakers to 29 European countries face major rule change in weeks

The changes will be implemented from October 12 and tourists are being urged to be aware

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4 d. ago The European country hoping to lure beachgoers to its mountain resorts

The weather is a welcome change for tourists

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4 w. ago Calls for changes at all major UK tourist attractions after new grant announcement

Earlier this week, households across the UK were told they could save more than £3,000 on an electric car

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4 w. ago Germany confirms major passport change affecting UK tourists

Brits visiting Germany will, from August, have a quicker airport experience

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last month As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: ‘are the tourists coming here getting worse?’

Misbehaving Aussies long marred the Indonesian island, but influx of expats and digital nomads has given rise to a thriving criminal underbellyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe demographic of tourists visiting Bali has changed since the pandemic, residents say, with a wave of backpackers, digital nomads and expats creating the conditions for a criminal underbelly to thrive on the Indonesian island famed for its peacefulness.Bali politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih said he had seen an increase in long-term visitors with low budgets in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, and that local facilities and infrastructure were racing to keep up.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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