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New York Post
13-05-2025
- New York Post
Swap pricey, overcrowded vacation spots this summer for these expert-recommended travel ‘dupes'
Buh-bye, summer travel crowds — hello, calm and peaceful vacation. Experts at Travel Counsellors, a UK travel agency, and Skyscanner, a UK travel booking site, recommend lesser-known travel destinations that offer the same charm, beauty and cultural flair as popular hotspots — minus the masses. 9 Skip Paris and opt for a lesser-known but just as beautiful travel destination dupe. CanYalicn – This list, reported by the Daily Mail, is especially helpful as places like Venice have begun charging tourists entry fees and residents in overrun cities like Barcelona are attacking visitors. One of the travel dupes experts recommend is the Faroe Islands — an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark — instead of Iceland. The islands are reportedly 'more remote, dramatic and untouched' than Iceland. 9 Travel experts suggest switching a ticket to Iceland (pictured) for one to the Faroe Islands. Maridav – Tourism to the Nordic island country has taken off in recent years due to its natural landscape and views of the Northern Lights. So if you're looking for this type of vibe on your next trip, visiting the Faroe Islands is your best bet. 'The Faroe Islands remain wild and uncrowded, offering true solitude and a chance to experience nature in near-total isolation with sheer sea cliffs, emerald-green mountains and fjords that plunge straight into the Atlantic.' 9 The Faroe Islands (pictured) are reportedly 'more remote, dramatic and untouched' than Iceland. Rob – For the last few summers, locals in Barcelona have had enough with the influx of tourists, as they've been spraying them down with water guns and officials are changing laws to ban short-term rentals in protest. That's why the experts at Skyscanner suggest skipping the fight and instead checking out the city of Girona in the northeastern corner of Spain. 9 For the last few summers, locals in Barcelona have had enough with the influx of tourists, as they've been spraying them down with water guns and officials are changing laws to ban short-term rentals in protest. anekoho – 'If a city is defined by its landmarks, green spaces, museums, cultural offerings and food experiences, then Spain's northeastern city of Girona has it in spades,' the experts noted. 'It's considerably cheaper and less crowded than Barcelona, which means you can splurge on lunch and dinner.' This stunning city is also known for its medieval architecture. 9 'If a city is defined by its landmarks, green spaces, museums, cultural offerings and food experiences, then Spain's northeastern city of Girona has it in spades,' the experts noted. Boris Stroujko – Those wanting to frolic in French fields should ditch the idea of visiting Provence, France and consider visiting Transylvania in Romania. And before you wine — they have vino here, too. The Romanian region is reportedly much more 'tranquil' than the French countryside- yet it still offers rolling hills and medieval villages. 9 Those wanting to frolic in French fields should ditch the idea of visiting Provence, France (pictured) and consider visiting Transylvania in Romania. dvoevnore – 'Transylvania feels much wilder, with the Carpathian Mountains offering a dramatic backdrop. [It] can be enjoyed at a fraction of the price of Provence with its medieval castles, farm-to-table meals and local wines,' the experts at the Travel Counsellors claimed. The crystal clear waters of the Maldives may look like the perfect desktop screensaver IRL, but it's not the only place with such pristine beaches. 9 The crystal clear waters of the Maldives may look like the perfect desktop screensaver IRL, but it's not the only place with such pristine beaches. swisshippo – The travel experts at Travel Counsellors recommend that those wanting to soak up the sun and sit in the sand opt for Fuerteventura — the second largest of the Canary Islands. The soft white sand beaches and year-round sunshine have made this island a dream destination for those wanting to either sunbathe or jump on a surfboard. 9 The travel experts at Travel Counsellors recommend that those wanting to soak up the sun and sit in the sand opt for Fuerteventura (pictured) — the second largest of the Canary Islands. Elena Krivorotova – Machu Picchu has become so popular in recent years that Peru's Ministry of Culture has been forced to limit the number of visitors who can explore the ancient ruins each day. Instead of scrambling to coordinate approval, travel advisors suggest going to Ciudad Perdida. The archaeological site is thought to be about 650 years older than Machu Picchu and more rugged. 9 Machu Picchu (pictured) has become so popular in recent years that Peru's Ministry of Culture has been forced to limit the number of visitors who can explore the ancient ruins each day. – 'Ciudad Perdida in Colombia attracts far fewer crowds than Machu Picchu in Peru because of its relative inaccessibility — it can only be reached by a trek through the jungle, which takes several days,' the Travel Counsellors experts explained. 'However, this makes it one of the last truly remote archaeological sites in the world.'
New York Post
24-04-2025
- General
- New York Post
The ‘dirtiest' US city revealed — and you'll never guess where NYC lands in the ranking
If cleanliness is next to godliness, then NYC's basically heaven on Earth (kinda). Despite its vermin, trash-lined streets and only-in-New York smells, the Big Apple did not rank as one of the top 10 'Dirtiest Cities in America.' It's a miracle on 34th Street — and it's not even Christmas. 7 HouseFresh found that Baltimore, Maryland, is the No. 1 'dirtiest' city in the U.S., while New York City is — shock of shocks — only the 17th dirtiest. – 'From clean drinking water to sewage disposal, littered streets to missed garbage pick-ups, we analyzed 12.3 million sanitation-related 311 complaints in a series of U.S. cities to reveal which metropolises need to clean up their act,' wrote study authors from HouseFresh, an indoor air quality imprint. 'We ranked locations based on the number of sanitation-related reports per 100,000 population.' Shockingly, Baltimore, Maryland, landed the No. 1 spot as the dirtiest locale in all of the land. 7 Researchers found that residents of Baltimore made the most sanitation-related complaints in a year's time. kues1 – 'With a staggeringly high complaint rate of 47,295 per 100,000 population, there seems to be a disconnect between the needs of the community and the cleanliness of the city,' investigators said. '[Baltimore] is home to six of the dirtiest ZIP codes,' they continued, 'each located either in or around the city's center.' 'The city has a surprisingly low complaint rate of 3,728 per 100,000 population — in comparison to the 21,616 complaints made by the inhabitants of the glamorous — albeit dry, dusty and dirty — Los Angeles,' the examiners said of the concrete jungle with praise. Not-so-high on the list, however, is New York City, which scored 17th on the roster of America's top 23 yuckiest hubs. 7 New York City, thankfully, failed to rank in the country's top 10 most cruddy cities. Maridav – But, before Gothamites go parading down their relatively clean streets in celebration of the kind acknowledgements, it seems some of its boroughs are in need of some serious housekeeping. 'We found that the highest-complaining ZIP code, with 7,664 reports, came from Brooklyn,' the analysts revealed. 'With its population having risen by 6.8% since 2020, according to Best Places, Brooklyn is home to more than 2.5 million U.S. citizens and attracts hordes of tourists each year,' the experts explained. 'With such a high turnover of people using the borough as their base, it's no surprise that its cleanliness has suffered as a cost of its hospitality.' 7 Experts attribute Brooklyn's high volume of sanitation-related complaints to its high population of residents and tourists. Michele – Coming up roses, however, is New Hyde Park in Queens. The neighborhood's 11040 ZIP code is the 'cleanest' in the cosmopolis, according to the data. Elsewhere, securing the second-place slot is Sacramento, California, per the filthy findings. The capital city 'houses the largest river in California, and its waters, according to a recent report from The Environmental Integrity Project, are some of the most polluted in the country,' read the report. However, a representative for the City of Sacramento issued a statement to HouseFresh, claiming that local officials encourage their residents to call 311 for 'any Customer Service request they have, including routine collection services such as starting a new service or reporting a broken container lid.' 'This could explain why Sacramento ranks so high on this list,' noted the research team. 7 Experts suggested that the polluted river in Sacramento could be earning the city its many sanitation complaints. boophuket – 7 NYC's rat population and garbage-covered streets previously earned it the designation as the second dirtiest city on the planet. Christopher Sadowski 7 Sorry, Brooklyn, but you took the title as the city's most grimy borough. Gregory P. Mango NYC's not-too-shabby ranking on the 2025 'dirtiest' list comes as an upgrade to its former status as the 'world's second dirtiest city' — a dishonor it took in a 2022 poll. To lessen the mess, the Sanitation Department rolled out a new campaign last summer, urging New Yorkers to snitch on their filthiest neighbors. The foulest offenders are infamously displayed in the city's virtual 'Hall of Shame.' '[It's] where we'll be calling out those worst of the worst – property owners who put the businesses and residences around them at risk by allowing filthy conditions to fester,' then-Commissioner Jessica Tisch previously told The Post. 'Some sidewalk slobs have had it too good for too long,' she added. 'But now, their litter lovefest is over.'
