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St. Mark’s Basilica and Other Venice Attractions Badly Affected By Intense Floods

"The city is on its knees," the mayor says.

If you were thinking of visiting the Italian city of Venice any time soon, you better have your flights rebooked. Best known for its scenic canals and gondola rides, 85 percent of the historic city experienced severe flooding on Tuesday night, according ...

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How the Travel Boom Is Taking a Toll on the World's Most Beloved Destinations

More and more cities are at the risk of being “loved to death,” writes The Telegraph.

You’ve seen them at tourist spots like the Louvre in Paris, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and even White Beach in Boracay—swarms of vacationers flocking to a single attraction, posing for pictures in every corner imaginable.The official name of the global problem ...