Venice is Sinking (Under Tourists) 📸

Cheap flights and Airbnb have democratized travel, but at a cost. 'Overtourism' describes when too many visitors overwhelm a destination, damaging the environment and making life impossible for 'Locals'.

Cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Kyoto are pushing back. They are imposing 'Tourist Taxes', banning cruise ships, and fining bad behavior. The backlash is called 'Tourismphobia'.

The alternative is 'Sustainable Tourism' or 'Ecotourism'—traveling responsibly, staying in locally owned hotels, and visiting 'Off the Beaten Path' locations to spread the wealth.