These rare black-and-white images chart the history of one of America’s most short-lived airlines. They show the fleet and passengers of National Parks Airways (NPA), which operated for a mere 10 years, between 1927 and 1937, in Utah, Idaho and Montana. It would eventually capitalise on the boom in Yellowstone National Park tourism and ferry … Read more
All tourists and foreign students who are unable to support themselves financially during the coronavirus pandemic have been told to go home by Scott Morrison. The prime minister said that while ‘it is lovely to have visitors in good times’, now is the time for them to leave so officials can focus on supporting Australians in need. … Read more
Japanese city tells tourists not to eat and walk in crowded areas to prevent spillages ruining other visitors’ clothes Kamakura has issued official ordinance politely asking tourists to sit when eating It describes eating while walking as a ‘public nuisance’ due to potential for spills Despite the signs, there won’t be any fines or penalties … Read more
This is the heartwarming moment airline staff serenade British tourists with a John Lennon classic as they board a rescue flight in Bali. Footage shows upbeat employees playing the tambourine and singing ‘Stand by Me’ as they wave goodbye to tourists leaving the tropical island paradise. The clip was taken by Joel Nantel and his … Read more
The village pond that’s become an Instagram sensation thanks to visitors posing for photos in it next to bizarre props, from jet skis to tents Umbul Ponggok, a 230ft by 130ft pond in central Java, has 40 natural springs. And a quirky side Villagers invested money to transform it from a moss-covered body of water … Read more
Not one for the family album! Tourists share their worst holiday photos ruined by bad weather, poor framing and fingers on the lens Online gallery shows the worst ever holiday snaps from people around the world They include photographs of beautiful landmarks being ruined by poor weather One person captured the Leaning Tower Of Pisa … Read more
‘Tourists go away’: Graffiti appears in the Spanish city of Granada telling visitors that they’re not wanted Granada was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984 due to its Moorish past According to local media, over 27,000 visitors come to Granada every day Police suspect that an organised movement is behind the anti-tourism graffiti By … Read more
As tourists and locals have left the streets of New Orleans deserted, rats have quickly taken their place. With restaurants and bars closed for business, a once reliable food supply for the rodents has all of a sudden been shut off. Food waste is no longer being discarded on the streets or into nearby trash … Read more
As tourists and locals have left the streets of New Orleans deserted, rats have quickly taken their place. With restaurants and bars closed for business, a once reliable food supply for the rodents has all of a sudden been shut off. Food waste is no longer being discarded on the streets or into nearby trash … Read more
Around 10million self-taking tourists cram into Rome’s streets and around its ancient sites each year. But it wasn’t always so. These fascinating vintage pictures taken in 1956 show a far less hectic Eternal City. The black-and-white snaps were captured by photographer Allan Hailstone, from Coventry, on a trip to Rome as a schoolboy in August … Read more