The New York Times – Travel:
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Author: Jenny Gross
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Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The New York Times – Travel:
The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.
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Gary Glitter Is Released From Prison After Serving Half of His Sentence
The New York Times – Music:
The disgraced former glam rock singer was found guilty in 2015 of sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s. He had been given a 16-year sentence.
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Jeremy Renner Is Hospitalized After a ‘Traumatic Injury’
The New York Times – Film:
The actor, known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel’s Avengers movies, was injured while plowing snow, his representative told The Associated Press.
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The Hardy Tree, a Beloved Fixture of a London Cemetery, Topples Over
The New York Times – Travel:
The tree, named after the author Thomas Hardy, was surrounded by 18th- and 19th-century gravestones. It was a popular site for locals and tourists.
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As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The New York Times – Travel:
The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
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Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists
The New York Times – Travel:
As the continent faces a severe drought, companies have had to use buses to transport passengers along parts of the Rhine and the Danube, where water levels have become too low for riverboats.
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London’s Heathrow Airport Says It Will Limit Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
With the facility facing staff shortages that have significantly constrained capacity, the airport’s C.E.O. asked airlines to stop selling tickets until September.