Travel costsBhutan
Bhutan charges tourists $100 a day: how the fee works
To visit Bhutan, tourists pay a daily $100 fee, the SDF, on top of the visa. Where the money goes, who gets a discount and how long the rate lasts.
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Free tap water in restaurants: where the law guarantees it
In France and Spain, restaurants must offer free tap water. In Italy, the top court ruled in 2026 that they don't have to. How to ask in each country.
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Japan’s new travel taxes in 2026: what visitors pay now
Japan tripled its departure tax, Kyoto raised its hotel tax and tax-free shopping is becoming a refund. Every 2026 change and what it adds to a trip.
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Venice access fee: where things stand now
Venice charged day-trippers 5 to 10 euros until July 2026. How the fee worked, why you can visit for free right now, and what’s planned for 2027.
