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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism ...
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I'm a Travel Photographer and This European Destination Is One of My Favorite Scenic Spots for Its Stunning Architecture
"I wanted to document how architecture can serve as a dialogue between civilizations. My goal was not just to capture ...
Tourists heading to Spain, Greece and Turkey issued warning as holiday's at risk
An expert has highlighted that many travel insurance claims over the past few years have been evacuations or related to ...
Spain's summer of tourism protests kicks off with 'go home' chants in Majorca and Ibiza
The march began at 6pm in the heart of Palma, with a smaller protest also taking place in Ibiza, with the crowds disrupting ...
Spaniards take aim at tourism’s role in housing crisis — with water guns
Spaniards are brandishing water guns, squirting unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona to protest overtourism's affect on housing ...
Travel operators told to 'cancel' Spain, Majorca and Tenerife holidays due to 'non friendly actions'
UK holidaymakers have been urged to rethink their travel plans to Spain, Majorca, and Tenerife as protests against tourism ...
Locals Send Clear Message to Visitors in Several Popular Tourist Cities
Locals in Spain, Portugal, and Italy sent a clear message to tourists over the weekend, The New York Post reported.
Coordinated protests against tourism levels planned in Spain, Portugal and Italy
By Joan Faus and Corina Pons BARCELONA (Reuters) -Activists against overtourism are planning protests across Spain, Portugal ...
Protests in Europe Target Mass Tourism With Squirt Guns and Roller Bags
In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.
Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona on Sunday as demonstrators ...
Moment anti-tourist protesters in Spain 'hold up' sightseeing bus and set off flare
In the brief clip, tourists on the red bus appear bemused as flares are placed around the vehicle and yellow smoke billows ...