In Disney-fication of Venice, world hits its overtourism tipping point
Demonstrators try to break through the blockade created by police officers to enter the city at Piazzale Roma, opposing the charge for tourists to enter the city on April 25,…
City becomes first in the world to start charging an entry fee
A gondola sails under the Rialto Bridge on April 24, 2024 in Venice, on the eve of the start of the official trial of the city’s booking system for day-trippers.…
“Finally Won Rome”: Tennis Legend Roger Federer Indulges In Classic Italian Food
Italy isn’t just about ancient ruins and stunning architecture, it is also a food lover’s paradise. From pizza and pasta to gelato, there is something to satisfy every craving. Recently,…
What a one-night journey costs
Reservations for Italy’s new “La Dolce Vita Orient Express” train open Tuesday. Luxury train enthusiasts may want to lock in the current rate now — before it climbs any higher.…
Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters LONDON — Global dividend payouts to…
Dramatic video shows plane skidding across icy runway and onto muddy grass
Dramatic video captured a plane with 185 people onboard skidding across an icy runway and onto muddy grass before veering back on track. The Avion Express Airbus A320-200 was landing…
World’s most powerful passports in 2024: Japan, Singapore, France, Italy
Six countries have earned the title of the most powerful passports in 2024 — with all of them granting visa-free travel to 194 out of 227 destinations. Four EU member…
Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here’s how to navigate it
I knew something was amiss when the taxi meter read 10.50 euros as we pulled away from the Roma Termini train station. While negotiating the evening rush hour traffic and…
41-year-old bought a house in Italy for $62,000
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. Stephanie Synclair was on her own…
The best European countries to buy a vacation home: Spain, Italy, France
The Spanish town of Marbella, on the country’s south coast, is popular among overseas buyers. Artur Debat | Moment | Getty Images There are three European countries that are “perennial…