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Citywalki: Virtual walking tour in cities around the world

Citywalki lets you immerse yourself in the vibe of cities from all over the globe without leaving your home. You can explore over 100 locations right now, while new ones are added every week. Take a walk in Paris, drive on the streets of Manhattan or enjoy the breathtaking aerials views of Tokyo. It’s a great way to spark your curiosity, get inspired for future travels, or just to take a few minutes to unwind. And on the days when you’re feeling nostalgic, take a walk down memory lane in cities you have visited before.

geography, tourism, urban, video

14/02/2025
Bans, fees, taxes. Can anything stop overtourism? – The New York Times

“The major issue is that for many, many years, we’ve been utilizing an extractive model of tourism that says ‘numbers at any cost,’” said Marina Novelli, the director of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Advanced Research Center at the University of Nottingham. “Now we are in a situation where all these kinds of things are being implemented, like restricting numbers and tourist taxes as reactive strategies.” … The greatest obstacle to solving overtourism may be the lack of consensus that it is actually a problem. As a source of revenue and employment — globally, tourism generated a record 1.6 trillion dollars in 2024 — travel is an engine for economic growth.

economics, tourism

29/01/2025
Silver Quay Ambleside 5 bedrooms, 10 guests, from £2240 – Lakeside Retreats

A lake lovers’ paradise. You can’t stay closer to lake Windermere than this without a houseboat! Whether you’re stepping into the lake for a morning swim, paddle board, or canoe (supplied in the jetty storage area), or if you want a more laid-back breakfast on the decking, when you’re this close to the water, the views are unbeatable.

tourism

25/10/2024