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How To Visit Venice In 2026 On A Cruise
Venice is one of the most visited cities in Europe, but overtourism is proving to be an existential threat. For those hoping to arrive on a Mediterranean cruise in 2026, that means experiencing the beauty of Venice with tourist fees, transfer headaches and a greater responsibility to tread lightly. With the exception of a handful of luxury lines operating smaller vessels, most cruise ships can no longer dock at Venice’s central terminal—but there are ways to arrive by boat responsibly. Here’s what you need to know about taking a cruise to Venice next year. |
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Travel Wise
Walking may be the best way to see most cities, but some destinations are easier for pedestrians to navigate than others. According to a recent survey, Dubai is the safest city for pedestrians, with Zagreb (in Croatia) and Quebec City rounding out the top three. |
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Meet The 30 Under 30 Alum Taking On Airbnb
Former teenaged coding entrepreneur John Andrew Entwistle is trying to challenge Airbnb with Wander, his AI-powered luxury rental business. The 27-year-old cofounded the cloud development startup Coder back in 2015, which earned him a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2020. Taking advantage of consumers’ steady demand for luxury travel, Wander has impressed investors with software that grants the company control over every facet of home rental—from security to pest control. “I want to know exactly what each home is doing from a performance perspective,” Entwistle tells Forbes. “And then I want the system to automatically flag anything to me on a per-home basis.” |
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