18 Places Travelers Should Think Twice About

This is a tough article to write because many of our favorite destinations are on this list. The truth is, it’s not these we won’t be welcome in these destinations. It’s just that we have to exercise a little extra care and caution during our time there. 

Along with respecting the locals, there are also logistical considerations like permits and caps on the number of visitors. Let’s take a quick tour through each of these destinations to make sure we do things right when we pay them a visit! 

Venice, Italy

We’ll start with one of the most surprising destinations on this list, as Venice is a fan favorite for travelers all over the world. The trouble with Venice is that the influx of cruise ships and mass tourism has damaged the city’s delicate infrastructure throughout the years. This has resulted in rising water levels which, of course, increase the risk of flooding. 

Barcelona, Spain

Here comes another surprising one. Barcelona’s beauty calls to millions of visitors, year after year. The reason this is distressing is because it overcrowds the city’s historic districts. As a result, locals are a little bit upset about the rising cost of living, property values, as well as a loss of cultural authenticity. 

Bali, Indonesia

How can a land filled with so much healing not be welcoming to travelers? It’s not that Bali won’t welcome you with open arms. We just have to be aware of one of their main concerns: water shortages. Due to the large influx of annual visitors, locals are sometimes faced with this issue. Residents also worry about their sacred temples which, on rare occasions, are subject to disrespectful behavior from tourists and visitors. 

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Another shocker, right? Again, it’s not that we won’t be welcomed by the locals in Amsterdam. The main area of concern is really only the red-light district. With party tourism and overcrowding, sometimes visitors disregard local norms and put heavy traffic strains on the local infrastructure.