Overtourism can cause damage to the environment and historical architecture. Visiting overcrowded places may leave you feeling overwhelmed and you may not be able to enjoy your experience and see or do as much as you would’ve liked to or planned to. HostelWorld offers you a few tips to help you be a responsible traveller and avoid over-tourism so that you can enjoy your holiday.
Here are some of HostelWorld tips for you:
1. Travel Options:
Choose to travel using a train or a bus instead of flights, this way you can see more and enjoy more of the world and avoid crowded places.
2. Reusable items:
Be sure to pack your reusable water bottle and cutlery whenever you travel. This helps minimise waste and helps save the environment.
3. Research:
Always research your travel destinations and plan your trips according to low travel seasons.
4. Support local:
When visiting your destination, always avoid multinational chains and enjoy local cuisine and support local businesses to get the best experience from local life that you can take back home with you.
5. Purchase eco-friendly souvenirs:
Avoid contributing to predatory industries and save wildlife. Choose souvenirs that donβt cost any animal life or damage to archaeological sites.
6. Donβt visit animal/human entertainment places:
Don’t waste money on places that use animals or humans for entertainment like circuses. Do not support these places and save the planet.
7. Always clean up after yourself:
Make sure you never leave trash anywhere and always clean up after yourself especially when visiting nature reserves.