The New York Times – Travel:
Airport expansions in places like Venice, Barcelona and the Spanish island of Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism, and can even enable more tourists to come.
Author: Lisa Abend
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5 Resistance Museums Recall the Bravery of ‘Ordinary People’
The New York Times – Travel:
For many visitors to these European museums, the acts of those who opposed Nazism and Fascism have become newly relevant.
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For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty
The New York Times – Travel:
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.
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How a Pro-Greenland Song Became a Protest Anthem
The New York Times – Music:
Locals are speaking out against President Trump’s gestures toward annexing the territory, and the song “Greenland Belongs to Greenlanders” has become “a soundtrack of the movement.”
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In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?
The New York Times – Travel:
As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration.
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5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon
The New York Times – Travel:
Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory.
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Girls Are Outnumbered in Jazz. At This Summer Camp, They Run the Show.
The New York Times – Music:
Jazz Camp for Girls, a four-day program in Denmark, has expanded to Finland, Poland and Sweden this year, giving young musicians a space to play music and build friendships.