#GenXTravel

#Overtourism

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masalaboxtravel
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A2 the charm of the place is lost. You expect something great cos u ve Been hearing a lot about it..… https://t.co/9QMWf0fXq1

GenXTraveler
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A2. Probably environmental issues. #GenXTravel

WanderWithLola
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A2 : The destruction of our planet. As simple as this. I just saw another video today of a guy diving into a ocean… https://t.co/7ZJm2aJmqR

DMariePT
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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A2. I worry that historical tourist destinations will not be intact for my grandchildren. #GenXTravel

VoyagerVicki
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Q3: How much does #overtourism affect your decision to travel to a location? #GenXTravel

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @WanderWithLola @WanderWithLola I've also seen polluting of the environment by locals in some destinations. Very sad. #GenXTravel

masalaboxtravel
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replying to @FrankDiCesare @FrankDiCesare That's a thought about well answer. often I wonder how do the native people feel about so much crow… https://t.co/rwLTP73fBU

GenXTraveler
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Q3: How much does #overtourism affect your decision to travel to a location? #GenXTravel

epic7travel

A2: The negative impact of plastic is a huge concern with #overtourism. Plastic bags, bottles, straws pollute water… https://t.co/cKy5cQ3w4O

hijinksandhalos
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#travel tweeps, this chat is already #inprogress...👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾...#GenXTravel https://t.co/Qwu8PkFlln

VoyagerVicki

A3: I mostly notice #overtourism with the extreme crowds. It doesn’t affect my decision to go to a destination, jus… https://t.co/3o3Qr8WJ4Q

masalaboxtravel
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replying to @obligatraveler @obligatraveler I feel that. When too many safari vehicles crowd around a wildlife sighting, I cringe for being there. #GenXTravel

CharlesMcCool

replying to @FrankDiCesare @FrankDiCesare @VoyagerVicki I just returned to Virginia from @VSPC (#IRB) and it was not that crowded. Loved it there! #travel #GenXTravel

RTWBarefoot
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @epic7travel I have been to Venice once and only once. For two hours. To change trains. Its popularit… https://t.co/nwEy4xfdjh

TheTrawheeler
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki Yes now it is 7 in the evening. You are more than welcome here! Don't hesitate to contact me if you n… https://t.co/FR3jenRQQv

masalaboxtravel

replying to @WanderWithLola @WanderWithLola @VoyagerVicki Nothing is cheap for the Indian currency ☹️ #GenXTravel

GenXTraveler

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GenXTraveler

A3. #Overtourism probably most affects my decision in terms of when I choose to travel to a destination. #GenXTravel

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @epic7travel I was in Venice overnight to change trains, so I didn't see it at all. I was "saving it"… https://t.co/W98kRhpdVC

WanderWithLola
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A3 - I think about it twice but if I want to go, I still go, I just try to pick a less crowded period if possible.
#genxtravel

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @TheTrawheeler @TheTrawheeler Thank you. I didn't realize you were living there. Awesome. #GenXTravel

TheTrawheeler
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A3: To be honest, overtourism never affected my decision to visit a place. But maybe it would. #GenXTravel

RTWBarefoot
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RT @GenXTraveler: Q3: How much does #overtourism affect your decision to travel to a location? #GenXTravel

FrankDiCesare
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A3) Quite a bit & in different ways. I'm a photojourno, so crowds can be a good thing. However, if you can't find a… https://t.co/ASFb8I5YLz

masalaboxtravel

replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A3 I skip the destination at times or spend very less nights there. Or plan to be there on weekdays. #GenXTravel

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler @FrankDiCesare For me, it's a bit dreadful year-round. But, I'm kinda getting used to it. #GenXTravel

epic7travel
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki Sadly both are overtouristed year round. I've been in Venice in April & October which is not consider… https://t.co/nFBkLVscSm

GenXTraveler
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Q4: Where have you traveled that you would consider suffering from #overtourism? #GenXTravel

VoyagerVicki
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Q4: Where have you traveled that you would consider suffering from #overtourism? #GenXTravel

RTWBarefoot
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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler #GenXTravel A3: my travel style itself tends to lend itself away from such places anyway ... 'the road less travelled'.

TheTrawheeler
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki Yeah, here is my base! #GenXTravel

FrankDiCesare

replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @GenXTraveler Love #Sarasota in season; the weather is awesome. Summertime, however, is a much different story. #GenXTravel

dipyourtoesin

replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A3: Significantly. We are mindful of #overtourism and if asked, we would choose other destinations ov… https://t.co/MhqSRVEuNw

VoyagerVicki

A4: Barcelona! I was shocked at the amount of people on La Rambla when I was there last compared to my first visit… https://t.co/RKWK6QxsNB

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @epic7travel @epic7travel Ah yes, the dreaded cruise ships. They definitely have a part in overtourism of some places. #GenXTravel

WanderWithLola
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A4 - Iceland as mentioned before, also Dubrovnik in Croatia (thanks to Game of Thrones) #GenXTravel

dipyourtoesin

replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A2: Impact on the local culture, cost of living for the locals and the natural environment are our to… https://t.co/po2Bl9lkOO

DMariePT
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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A4. Venice! #overtourism #GenXTravel

epic7travel
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki #venice is an amazing place. Avoid St. Mark's Square & get off the beaten path & explore and you will… https://t.co/zzwsrAU1oJ

VoyagerVicki

replying to @WanderWithLola @WanderWithLola Yes, GoT is the culprit for many an overtouristed place. Although, not sure Northern Ireland is rea… https://t.co/W874R836Mz

FrankDiCesare
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A4) That's an easy one - #Paris, #Rome, #PalmSprings, #London. I grew up outside of #Boston, which is highly visite… https://t.co/gelBSvZtMD

WanderWithLola

A4 bis - And I will add Lake Louise in Alberta, in Canada! #GenXTravel

masalaboxtravel
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A4 Thailand is on the verge..some of the places are not yet explored. But places like phi phi are jus… https://t.co/C33kYYmqe7

dipyourtoesin
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A4: Barcelona, Ibiza, Venice. #GenXTravel

GenXTraveler
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A4. We've been hearing a lot about Barcelona recently. While there were long lines in a few places I didn't see a l… https://t.co/5ynzUVLkpO

obligatraveler

#GenXTravel A 4) I can't say I've been anywhere yet

RTWBarefoot

#GenXTravel sorry for the quiet. My bus is in traffic going through a part of route with no mobile signal. The Wi-F… https://t.co/0CYsl8hStc

TheTrawheeler
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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A4: Not sure if they suffer from overtourism, but Istanbul, Tokyo and Barcelona had a lot of tourists… https://t.co/SwXoJU12SI

VoyagerVicki
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replying to @epic7travel @epic7travel What would you say about Venice as a solo travel destination? It's always been in my mind as a future… https://t.co/pSxBkS6JEP

VoyagerVicki
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Q5: What effects of #overtourism have you encountered in your travels? #GenXTravel