FROM SICILY WITH LOVE - MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily for the ultimate #EuroSummer

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A TikToker has racked up nearly a million views in a recent video that explained how Europe is becoming a hotbed for American tourists.

Growing up in rural Italy in the 1990s, Chiara Leone remembers spending Sundays at her grandmother’s. Big sheets of handmade pasta dried on cotton sheets in the bedroom. The aroma of ragu filled the air. Her grandmother hugged her in an apron, a flour-covered rolling pin in hand.

Paris is expected to welcome 11.3 million visitors during the Olympic Games, significantly increasing its population density. This surge in visitors is spurring travel demand to international destinations, such as Italy and the United States, that harness this desire to leave crowds behind, also benefiting United Kingdom, Spain, and Greece, as well as farther destinations, such as Thailand or Japan.

Love is in the air as one of Italy’s most famous walking routes is set to reopen after more than a decade.

Undeniably one of the most spectacular and dramatic stretches of coastline in the world, the celebrated Amalfi Coast pulls in millions of visitors from across the globe each year, all of them attracted by a heady, irresistible mix of astonishing scenery, exclusive hotels, superb food, endless expanses of shimmering blue sea, and a frisson of old-world glamour. There’s plenty to see and do, too, with activities ranging from cooking classes and wine tastings to hikes, day trips to Capri and Salerno, and visits further afield to the world-class archaeological sites at Herculaneum and Paestum.

Too many tourists visit the world's hottest destinations, from Italy to Amsterdam and Barcelona. As a result, locals regularly endure massive crowds, traffic jams, and increased living costs.

The city of Venice will plan to renew and even raise its day trip fee next year after successfully implementing it for the first time this summer.

Travellers using Catania airport - one the main international gateways to Sicily - faced severe delays today thanks to Mount Etna’s latest eruption.

With the Esports World Cup (EWC) in full swing, Riyadh is welcoming gamers and fans from all over the world. While the EWC will certainly be the highlight of your visit, Riyadh offers an abundance of culinary delights that you won’t want to miss. To ensure your visit is unforgettable, we’ve curated a list of the top three must-visit spots closest to the EWC games so you don’t have to go too far to get the best of both worlds as you immerse yourself in an unmatched dining experience. Take a bite of VIA Riyadh’s high-end dining scene

Wego reveals top summer European destinations for Saudi travelers, with the UK and Georgia leading. Searches have doubled, showing high preference for luxury accommodations and budget-friendly Eastern European countries.

There’s no question that Bolivia’s food scene is having a moment, with three restaurants (Phayawi, Ancestral, and Gustu) in Latin America’s 100 Best Restaurants—up from zero in prior years. And that may be thanks, in part, to the fact that the top restaurants in La Paz showcase standout local ingredients, including the country's bountiful wine. In the first half of 2024, Bolivian wines have already earned 40 medals in international competitions such as the Bacchus Awards (Spain), Virtus (Portugal), and the Brussels International Competition (Belgium). Producers like Jardin Oculto, for instance, have bottles prominently featured in several Michelin-starred restaurants outside Bolivia, too, including Central in Lima—one of the top restaurants in the world, according to World's 50 Best.