OverTourism

I just came back from a three week trip to Italy, and the experience left me with mixed emotions. I have a long personal connection to the country through my Sicilian heritage and have visited many times in the past, though my last trip was back in 2006. Coming from Australia,...

A 15-day trip to Italy leads to frustration with the behavior and impact of large tour groups at major tourist destinations such as Ostia Antica, the Roman Forum, Pompeii, Paestum, and various museums. The post describes repeated issues including groups blocking pathways,...

I have been traveling solo around Japan for over a month, mainly visiting less touristy areas between places like Hakodate and Kobe. While popular destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are often described as overcrowded, my experience has been the opposite in smaller...