Overtourism is a major problem for residents living in some of the world’s most popular destinations.
Visiting in off-season, or opting to avoid the busiest neighbourhoods and sights, can help, but the best thing you can do is to just not visit these cities in the first place.
That’s not to say you shouldn’t travel at all – on the contrary, you just need to choose your holiday spots wisely.
Which is where Intrepid Travel’s annual “Not Hot List” comes in. First launched in 2018, the list puts the spotlight on under-the-radar alternatives and lesser-visited spots where your tourism money will have a positive impact on locals.
“If we want tourism to continue to be a force for good, we need to constantly rethink how and where we travel,” Erica Kritikides, general manager of experiences at Intrepid Travel, said.
