These Dream Destinations Are Begging Tourists to Stay Away

Barcelona: overcrowded, disruptive tourists blamed for rising prices, and locals priced out.

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Amsterdam: Fed up with disrespectful tourists seeking drugs and partying, the city discourages them.

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Bali: The influx of expats and remote workers drives up prices, strains resources, and makes locals struggle.

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Medellin: "Narcos" tourism fuels crime; digital nomads inflate living costs.

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Cozumel: Cruise ship crowds overwhelm the island, damage reefs, and offer limited economic benefit.

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New York City: Tourists block sidewalks, disregard local pace, and cause Times Square madness.

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Venice: Cruise ships & daytrippers swarm the city, pollute canals, locals protest.

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Maui has a complex relationship with tourism; locals struggle with limited resources and high costs.

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Paris: Unrealistic expectations, long lines, "Emily in Paris" effect annoy Parisians.

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Puerto Rico: Locals dislike island being treated like an amusement park, struggle with rising costs.

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