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Bali · 10 Jul · Overtourism
Selfie Parks Might Be Overtourism's Unlikely Fix

Bali's purpose-built photo venues draw crowds away from fragile landmarks while creating local jobs - but can staged backdrops ever replace the real thing?

Bali
10 Jul · Overtourism
Can Virtual Reality Solve Overtourism?

As technology fuels crowds at the world's most popular destinations, AI and VR offer a new approach to managing visitor pressure - but history suggests they might backfire.

Can Virtual Reality Solve Overtourism?
10 Jul · Overtourism
Why Some Cities Are Putting the Brakes on Tourism

From Amsterdam's overnight caps to Copenhagen's climate rewards, popular destinations are testing new limits - but critics say the fixes don't address the growth model itself.

Why Some Cities Are Putting the Brakes on Tourism
9 Jul · Trends
Puglia's Push to Open Private Beaches to Picnickers Divides Operators and Consumers

A governor's plan to let beachgoers bring homemade meals onto concession areas has reignited Italy's debate over coastal access, affordability, and who controls public space.

Puglia's Push to Open Private Beaches to Picnickers Divides Operators and Consumers
9 Jul · How we travel
Where Art Meets Wetlands on Mississippi's Quiet Coast

A three-day walk through the birding trails, bayous, and barrier island legacy that shaped one of America's most nature-obsessed painters.

Where Art Meets Wetlands on Mississippi's Quiet Coast
9 Jul · Overtourism
When Welcome Mats Wear Thin: Island Tourism's Long History of Tension

Prince Edward Island's pandemic plate-shaming echoes decades of ambivalence toward the industry that sustains it

When Welcome Mats Wear Thin: Island Tourism's Long History of Tension
9 Jul · Overtourism
Spain Tightens Rules on Tourist Behavior as Cities Seek Relief

From noise detectors in hotels to fines for beach barbecues, popular destinations are reshaping how visitors experience the country.

Spain Tightens Rules on Tourist Behavior as Cities Seek Relief