Tag: Associated Press

How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know

AMSTERDAM —  Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread...

Why some residents of European hot spots just want tourists to stay away

AMSTERDAM —  For people who live in particularly picturesque quarters of charming European cities, the words “Instagrammable” or “Tik-Tok famous” can feel...

Olympic boxing controversy sparks fierce debate over inclusivity in women's sports

PARIS —  A Summer Olympics that hoped to champion inclusivity — choosing “Games Wide Open” as its slogan — has become embroiled...

'We've created medical refugees.' LGBTQ+ healthcare workers fight for gender-affirming care amid rise in anti-trans laws

Nico Olalia had just finished her initial nurse training in the Philippines when she realized her aspirations were growing bigger than her...