5 chapters across the catalog
Amsterdam Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban and British Tourist Crackdown
Amsterdam has implemented a ban on public advertising for fossil fuel products, including gas-powered cars, airlines, and meat products like chicken nuggets. Additionally, the city continues its "stay away" campaign targeting young British men to curb rowdy behavior and public nuisance issues.
A recent terrorist attack in Tunisia targeting Western tourists has created a "strategy of tension" across Europe, particularly affecting British and Dutch travelers. The event is linked to the imminent rollout of new, more stringent anti-terror legislation in the United Kingdom.
Queens Day festivities in Amsterdam involved massive crowds and significant alcohol consumption, particularly among British tourists arriving via EasyJet. Observations from the canals included a specific incident where an overcrowded barge rammed a pier near the Movenpick Hotel and subsequently sank. While no injuries were reported, the event caused significant traffic congestion on the waterways as police boats responded to the scene.
L'Orangerie Restaurant, Vegetarianism, British Tourism in Portugal
Adam Curry recounts dining at L'Orangerie, a high-end restaurant in Portugal, and expresses surprise at their dedicated vegetarian menu for his daughter's boyfriend. The discussion shifts to the impact of the economic downturn on local tourism, noting that British occupancy is down 30-40% due to the pound's weakness against the euro.
British Tourists, Greek Riots, and Margaret Thatcher
British tourists in Greece are reportedly feared for public vomiting and fighting, which the hosts attribute to a reaction against the "totalitarian" environment in the UK. They argue that Margaret Thatcher broke the spirit of the British people by crushing unions and protests in the 1980s. This suppression has allegedly resulted in a culture of binge drinking as a form of desensitization.
