MASS TOURISM IN FRANCE: NATIONAL PARKS LIMIT SUMMER VISITS

Laura Loss -
France is a highly sought-after tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors yearly to its stunning summer vacation locations. However, mass tourism can significantly threaten fragile ecosyste ...

GROWING NUMBER OF BEACHES IN SPAIN WITH BLACK FLAG WARNINGS

Joe McClain -
The levels of sunscreen in the water are so high that they not only pose a "significant danger" to marine biodiversity, but also to human health. ...

DROUGHT IMPACTS TOURISM IN SOUTHERN EUROPE

Michael Trout -
Anyone going to the beach in Barcelona these days, with temperatures already well above 20 degrees, will have to be prepared to stand in line. The capital of Catalonia has only one shower per beach in ...

GERMANY CONSIDERS MORE NATIONAL PARK AREAS

Andrea Hausold -
National parks allow animals and plants to exist in their natural state. Hunting-free zones are designated, and fallen trees are left lying around. This practice, which began in the Bavarian Forest in ...

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CRUISES? ARE THEY EVEN POSSIBLE?

Cruises are experiencing a real boom lately. Some travelers have a guilty conscience, because the ships consume a lot of energy and emit pollutants. However, some shipping companies are highlighting t ...