Over-tourism
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kate_frankie
RT @BudgetBreakBlog: @kate_frankie A2 my hometown of Niagara falls and where we are now in Niagara-on-the-lake. The infrastructure cannot h…
tweetinghelena
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales @kate_frankie Then I would probably say, yes. I don’t think the queue is too disorderly, they’re not breaking bits off, etc. People should experience the world! #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @Travel_Session: A1- Over tourism is when too many people visit a particular place at a rate that is not sustainable #pttravel #travelin…
char_x0
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie A4) Visit off-peak
Support locals
Educate your audiences on why overtourism is bad
#PTTravel
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Another one was the Giant Buddha, at Leshan ... in fact, the crowds gave an idea of the size of the thing. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @bemusedbackpack: @kate_frankie A3 Also I would suggest just head8ng a little further out from the main tourist spots too, visit th3 sma…
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4. I tend to travel off season, usually March/April or September/October, which usually makes for a better experience. During peak times though I leave cities and explore the surrounding countryside. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack Burano was a good day trip. I travelled to very high tourist places and some more off the beaten path on my last trip. It's good to mix it up #PTTravel
SouthernerSays
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4 go early or late, go on a week day on low season, have patience 🙂 #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A3 Yes, smaller towns near the more famous cities eg Treviso near Venice, Lucca near Pisa, Saltburn near Whitby etc #PTTra…
vickyinglis13
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack @kate_frankie Yes. If you like the reliability of a sunshine holiday with a lovely beach, nearby restaurants and bars, and fun stuff for the family, there's nothing wrong with a week in the Greek islands or the Algarve or Costa Brava. #pttravel
NomadKeith
A4 #PTTravel Go in the shoulder season ... or get there VERY early! Our Chinese guides ensured that we got to attractions before the crowds did ... the light was usually better, too.
kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A3. I’m not sure anyone needs more tourism, to be honest. Better tourists, for sure — but not necessarily…
JKatzaman
A4 To make tourist experiences better, beat the crowd. Get there early. It also might help beat the heat -- not that that's constantly on my mind right now. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @bemusedbackpack: @kate_frankie A3 But traditional touristy places like Egypt who are REALLY suffering from lack of tourism need a huge…
bemusedbackpack
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie That is always the best advice, mix it up. Popular sites are popular for a reason so by all means see them but then spread out and see lesser known places too. 😊 #PTtravel
louisbink
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie a4 - Popular places are popular for a reason - but visit these places by getting up EARLY, staying later and visiting when others are back at work and school. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: @bemusedbackpack @kate_frankie Yes. If you like the reliability of a sunshine holiday with a lovely beach, nearby restau…
SouthernerSays
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A3. I’m not sure anyone needs more tourism, to be honest. Better tourists, for sure — but not necessarily…
vickyinglis13
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish @kate_frankie Better tourists are what we should all aim to be. Be responsible and respectful, learn about the location, make local connections and share stories that you make #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack Egypt has suffered from political unrest and instability. Tourism is coming back but needs to be managed well at popular sites I think. We visited the Valley of the Kings and went into many tombs but it can't take the footfall constantly #PTTravel
NomadKeith
RT @vickyinglis13: @findinganeish @kate_frankie Better tourists are what we should all aim to be. Be responsible and respectful, learn abou…
kate_frankie
RT @bemusedbackpack: @kate_frankie That is always the best advice, mix it up. Popular sites are popular for a reason so by all means see th…
vickyinglis13
A4. Read up before hand, take the audio guide, go early or late or over a lunch break, chat to people in the queues #pttravel
DrVoyageur
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish @kate_frankie Excellent & of course also saves you significant money. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @tweetinghelena: @Txiki_Tales @kate_frankie Then I would probably say, yes. I don’t think the queue is too disorderly, they’re not break…
Txiki_Tales
A4 Get out early and catch the sunrise when the only people around are locals going about their daily lives (and your wife taking a photo of said sunrise ;-) #PTTravel
NomadKeith
#pttravel 'Learn' is the operative word. I always try to learn as much as I can, otherwise my blog would be a very shallow thing. https://t.co/1b03Kx9rui
tweetinghelena
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie I think you have to know what you’re getting into. We were in and out of the Taj Mahal before breakfast time, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t crowded. #pttravel
amberparkcouple
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie .....travel off season too. Scotland has some real gems to visit in the #autumn and #winter months #pttravel This was last November 😁#scotlandhour
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @bemusedbackpack #pttravel I believe BA have sill suspended flights to Egypt?
Txiki_Tales
replying to @tweetinghelena @tweetinghelena @kate_frankie It's good that we are all so different - if there's a queue, then it's not for me. But then I'm a little odd like that ;-) #pttravel
NomadKeith
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 Get out early and catch the sunrise when the only people around are locals going about their daily lives (and your wife…
bemusedbackpack
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Egypt hasn't suffered from as much instability as people think, but I totally agree many sites are being completely mismanaged, particularly after Zawi Hawass was outed from the SCA. #PTTravel https://t.co/bYEkHYXLfz
Travel_Session
A4- Sometimes it's better to visit places in the off season to avoid the crowds #pttravel #travelingsesion
bigfatheadz
A5 Yes they can help change the conversation. Targetted adverts or presence on social media can get people thinking about that place again or in a different way #PTTravel
amberparkcouple
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie .....I genuinely think some of the best ‘promotion’ work is done by people like everyone on here this evening. Everyone is so passionate about #travel and keen to share their experiences. #pttravel
tweetinghelena
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Also, read what the customs are, know which direction to head in to do things right, don’t shout or ruin the experience for others. And, sometimes, go twice. We were the attraction at the red fort in Delhi #pttravel
AWlustForLife
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Struggling with overtourism? If so, some cities are highlighting other neighborhoods, putting purposeful attractions outside the city. Collab with other cities and promote them. #pttravel
bigfatheadz
A4 visit out of season. Look at the paths that the big tours go and do the opposite I.e at Ankor Wat visit the places people go to at sunset in the morning and vice versa. We were the only visitors at some sites #pttravel
NomadKeith
A5 #PTTravel I agree more should be done to promote less visited places. @wanderlustmag recently had a good feature on alternative sites you could visit instead of the more popular ones.
kate_frankie
#PTTravel
A4 Grit your teeth and meditate to learn patience!
Joke 😆
Shoulder season travel to very popular places and landmarks is my best advice. Also the early bird catches the worm. Get up and out.
Book queue jump tickets if you rally dislike waiting in line. Book in advance
kate_frankie
RT @AWlustForLife: @kate_frankie Struggling with overtourism? If so, some cities are highlighting other neighborhoods, putting purposeful a…
kate_frankie
RT @tweetinghelena: @kate_frankie Also, read what the customs are, know which direction to head in to do things right, don’t shout or ruin…
NomadKeith
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack @kate_frankie #pttravel I thought we hadn't seen much of Zawi Hawass on television lately. Time was, he was never off it.
Txiki_Tales
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5 Asturias is a breathtaking (and cheap) region of Spain. The tourism agencies have done little to keep international flights that were very popular. Now it's either 2 flights a week from Gatwick or drive four hours from Santander #pttravel
Travel_Session
A5- When it comes to promoting a place that is struggling with tourism, that is where bloggers are most effective. People like that objective opinion over tourism boards
https://t.co/7d6cvl5jI8
#pttravel #travelingsession
