Over-tourism
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NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel As usual, Amesbury, in Darkest Wiltshire. Trust everyone is well?
kate_frankie
replying to @StromfieldAdvs @StromfieldAdvs @NomadKeith I am exactly the same! I sometimes really get a craving to go to a very famous place at peak tourist time. Can we help though? We're a group of people who know a lot about travel and getting away from crowds so let's see! #PTTravel
StromfieldAdvs
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @NomadKeith #pttravel yep, excellent topic!
tweetinghelena
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Hello from North Tyneside, where it’s been a good day for ice cream! #pttravel
amberparkcouple
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Finally have a Sunday at home - been on our travels for last few #pttravel hope all are well and hi to those we dont yet know https://t.co/nrCjCvOml5
Txiki_Tales
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Hi Kate and all #pttravel ers. Back home with a glass of wine in Eggborough after a really busy week in work and a weekend in Hull and Bradford 😫
kate_frankie
I'm at home in North East England having a cuppa. Relaxing, watching a film and talking to you lovely lot
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vickyinglis13
Afternoon all. I'm lounging around on the deck of my ship in Newlyn harbour, after a few days in the #IslesofScilly. We're off to Brittany in a couple of days, and there been plenty of cleaning to do. #pttravel
amberparkcouple
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie ....and joining from Scotland 🏴 #Pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith I'm good. Waiting to hear about some job applications. Fingers crossed next week! #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: Afternoon all. I'm lounging around on the deck of my ship in Newlyn harbour, after a few days in the #IslesofScilly. We'…
biggsytravels
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1. Seriously considering whether I should be going to the likes of Barcelona or Venice as I'll then be part of the problem! #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: @kate_frankie Hi Kate and all #pttravel ers. Back home with a glass of wine in Eggborough after a really busy week in work…
kate_frankie
RT @amberparkcouple: @kate_frankie Finally have a Sunday at home - been on our travels for last few #pttravel hope all are well and hi to t…
kate_frankie
RT @tweetinghelena: @kate_frankie Hello from North Tyneside, where it’s been a good day for ice cream! #pttravel https://t.co/OawfNgBr5J
JKatzaman
A1 Over-tourism means a place is too good to be left as is -- and it won't be that way for much longer. #PTTravel
vickyinglis13
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @NomadKeith Fingers crossed! I've got a bunch of admin to do for a new job I'm starting in October. I'm not allowed to say any more yet, but it's going to be exciting #pttravel
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1 yes, there's a point when seeing something becomes not worth the wait or problems/stress associated with crowds. As a biologist, overtourism in natural areas worries me because of increased human-wildlife conflict and trash #pttravel
StromfieldAdvs
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel oooh, interesting, I guess over-tourism means that the people or site are becoming damaged because of the amount of people visiting - a lot of people if not damaging is just annoying!
char_x0
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1) Where conflicts arise between locals and tourists from over visiting a destination. It is changing travel as placed are being ruined/losing their charm/disappearing. Social media is somewhat to blame (many ways of looking at it). #PTTravel
Travel_Session
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel hello all from Niagara-on-the-lake!
amberparkcouple
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1 not respecting a place or an area - it’s not changing travel for us. We always try and avoid peak periods if we can. #pttravel
kate_frankie
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Over-tourism for me is when you can't move for tourists but it's also not helping locals in that area. A lot of big tours flood in tourists who don't buy things and don't stay in local accommodation. It puts strain on that place and isn't sustainable
NomadKeith
#PTTravel I grew up in Bowness on Windermere, and seen it grow from a quiet village to a tawdry tourist trap. I work as a volunteer at Stonehenge; I think I've got rather good distinguishing those who came to look and learn from those who just came to see
kate_frankie
RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie A1) Where conflicts arise between locals and tourists from over visiting a destination. It is changing travel as…
vickyinglis13
A1. I think overtourism is about too much pressure on the people and infrastructure at a location. Something that risks degrading the special qualities that makes the place attractive to visitors in the first place. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @StromfieldAdvs: @kate_frankie #pttravel oooh, interesting, I guess over-tourism means that the people or site are becoming damaged beca…
StromfieldAdvs
replying to @amberparkcouple @amberparkcouple @kate_frankie We have just started to actively do this and it's really nice! #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A1 Over-tourism means a place is too good to be left as is -- and it won't be that way for much longer. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @biggsytravels: @kate_frankie A1. Seriously considering whether I should be going to the likes of Barcelona or Venice as I'll then be pa…
AWlustForLife
A1) I see overtourism as an issue where thenplace is not longer the place people go to see and/or it changes its livability so that tourists are more accommodated. This is my perspective from someone who live in a city with overtourism (Amsterdam)
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kate_frankie
replying to @biggsytravels
@biggsytravels I've just been in Venice and loved it but felt very conflicted
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amberparkcouple
replying to @biggsytravels @biggsytravels @kate_frankie .....we did #Barcelona last year during peak season and purposely avoided all the tourist spots. Had a fantastic time! #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @BudgetBreakBlog: @kate_frankie A1 yes, there's a point when seeing something becomes not worth the wait or problems/stress associated w…
NomadKeith
RT @vickyinglis13: A1. I think overtourism is about too much pressure on the people and infrastructure at a location. Something that risks…
StromfieldAdvs
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel yes, I like your point about not buying things/don't stay local etc. There are lots of small things you can do to prevent your own 'over tourism' become more part of the problem.
DrVoyageur
replying to @biggsytravels @biggsytravels @kate_frankie Although rainy during the winter, you will certainly not freeze to death in Barcelona. I love the city then when it is not being overrun. #PTTravel
tweetinghelena
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Over-tourism is crowds of people at places that can’t cope with the volume of traffic. Or is irreparably damaged by the number of people there. I’ve seen some examples that have really ruined my experience! #pttravel
vickyinglis13
replying to @biggsytravels @biggsytravels @kate_frankie I think cities like that, and holiday resort areas, can cope with big numbers of visitors. They have the capacity and range of facilities in the way that small towns, islands, and rural areas cannot provide #pttravel
AWlustForLife
replying to @biggsytravels @biggsytravels @kate_frankie I hear ya! We went to Venice but noticed there are so many spots (much like Amsterdam) that you can stay in or visit that has less of an impact. I felt that since we stayed there and spent money, it was better than taking a cruise there. #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @BudgetBreakBlog @BudgetBreakBlog Oh my goodness, don't start me on waste and litter! I've watched people drop waste on the ground just feet from bins. I pick up in a lot of places now but wish people didn't drop it in the first place #PTTravel
NomadKeith
#pttravel Yes! My dear Auntie lived in Bowness; she said these days, there were a dozen places you can buy a cup of tea, but have to go to the next town to buy a packet of tea. https://t.co/hMvgYPdQj5
kate_frankie
RT @AWlustForLife: @biggsytravels @kate_frankie I hear ya! We went to Venice but noticed there are so many spots (much like Amsterdam) that…
BudgetBreakBlog
replying to @biggsytravels @biggsytravels @kate_frankie We visited Venice in February for that reason and it was not busy at all! People seemed happy for the business. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: @biggsytravels @kate_frankie I think cities like that, and holiday resort areas, can cope with big numbers of visitors.…