In today's time, traveling is working like a therapy. Now people have started going on long holidays to relax away from the busy lifestyle and noise, hence the crowd at the world's popular tourist destinations is increasing, which is also called overtourism. This factor is destroying beautiful places. Gathering of crowd beyond capacity at any place not only adversely affects the environment but also affects the culture and beauty of that place. Here we will tell you about 5 popular travel destinations of the world, where over-tourism is responsible for spoiling the beauty. (All photos: Unsplash)
Venice, Italy
Venice's beautiful canals have long attracted tourists looking for romance and history, but today the place faces a lot of struggles. Due to increasing pollution here, historical buildings are being damaged. Due to this, people are being forced to leave their homes.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The world's largest coral reef system, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is no less than a paradise for divers and snorkeling, but due to rising sea temperatures, pollution, boat traffic and increasing crowd, the reefs here are getting destroyed. Due to over-tourism this place is losing its natural beauty.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is the world's most popular archaeological site built at the height of the Andes Mountains, due to its popularity tourists are attracted here. Due to this the ecosystem here is in danger. To maintain the beauty of this place, there is a demand to impose tourist limit and take better steps.
dubrovnik, croatia
The number of tourists to Dubrovnik has increased significantly since appearing in the popular TV series Games of Thrones. This walled city of the medieval era is also known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. The increasing crowd at this place has had a negative impact on the infrastructure. Due to this the historical and cultural beauty of this place has also been affected.
Bali, Indonesia
Nowadays, Bali in Indonesia has become a popular honeymoon or adventure spot for youth and couples. The beaches and green spaces here are struggling due to overcrowding. Due to increasing traffic and tourism, water shortage, traffic, land disputes and environmental concerns are increasing here.
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