Travel costsIndonesia
Bali tourist levy: what it costs and how to pay it
Since 2024, foreign visitors pay 150,000 rupiah per visit to Bali. Who pays, how to fill in the form, what Bali collects and why most people don’t pay.
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How much does a trip to Japan cost? What the data shows
Foreign visitors spent an average of ¥229,000 per trip in Japan in 2025. See where the money goes, the fixed costs and how to build your budget.
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Tourist tax in Europe: what Paris, Rome and Barcelona charge
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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
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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.
