Smart Phones: We literally hold the ability to book an entire trip in our hands! Why wouldn’t we travel more? Another European city that is suffering from overtourism, Prague has become one of Europe’s most popular destinations. It was only a few years ago when it was still advertised as cheap, beautiful, and a hidden gem of Europe.

One of the better-known events in Pamplona is the annual San Fermin, or running of the bulls festival. Drawing approximately 1 million tourists during early July, the festival has become known for tourists who try to outrun the massive bulls during the 800-meter run toward the central plaza de Toros. The festival also includes music, festivities, fireworks and many other Spanish cultural activities that are sure to spark the hearts of tourists. A great majority of visitors to Northern Ireland make Belfast the base from which they explore the country. This is not detrimental to Belfast in itself, but it means that the areas of Northern Ireland that are a bit further to be included in day trips will be missing out on being included into travelers’ itineraries. This not only would avoid the potential risk of overtourism in Belfast, as it has happened in other cities, but it creates an economic imbalance. Being a largely rural economy, Northern Ireland would largely benefit from having the west of the country being used as a base. Being aware of a destination’s specific problems with overtourism before visiting can be really helpful. For example, if a destination’s issue is Airbnb making housing unaffordable for locals, book a hotel instead.

See also: The RAF Museum (already mentioned above) for aerial combat; the National Maritime Museum for aspects of Navy life; The Guards Museum for members of the Armed Forces who protect the Royals. Plus the Imperial War Museum also owns Churchill War Rooms and warship HMS Belfast. National Gallery: Dulwich Picture Gallery Photo: Dulwich Picture Gallery As an alternative, diving in Raja Ampat of Indonesia is a cheaper and overall better experience. For one, Indonesia is much cheaper than Australia – even when you start your journey in Jakarta or Bali, it is much cheaper than Sydney or Brisbane.

Wash it all down with some Federal Doughnuts or Capo Giro gelato to satisfy your sweet tooth. Once you’ve eaten yourself silly, you can choose your own cultural adventure by heading the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, or by joining locals to devotedly cheer on one of Philly’s home teams.And Newfoundland even has it’s own Viking history, being the first western location where Europeans landed, nearly 800 years before Columbus. While Newfoundland may not have the plethora of waterfalls that Icelandboasts, it makes up for it in another spectacular way. Sustainable tourism is one that seeks to minimize environmental and socioeconomic impacts on communities and destinations (regions and countries). From this premise, we can find a broad spectrum of destinations that are doing very well or very badly in terms of sustainable tourism, and responsible. When it comes to Yosemite National Park— breath-taking, mighty and overflowing with adventure — there is also streams of people and painfully slow traffic to contend with, especially in the summer and on the weekends. Yellowstone National Park’s eruption is measured not just by Old Faithful’s steam jet, but in visitor numbers. The famous geyser spouts up to 184 feet high, spewing an impressive hot water show every 60 to 110 minutes to onlookers’ delight. But, in the northwest corner of Wyoming, mass tourism plagues the nation’s first national park at more than 4 million visitors per year. With all of the above options, we wish we would have spent much more time Sequoia and Kings Canyon. These parks are a really nice alternative to super-crowded Yosemite. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 4.5 hours drive southeast from San Francisco, or 3.5 hours north from Los Angeles.

Fiji is an independent country and will be more of a varied cultural experience than U. S, state of Hawaii. Fijian people are warm and welcoming. You will find a mix of indigenous Fijians of Polynesian descent and those of Indian heritage. The cuisine is a mixture of the two cultures that dominate the islands. You can experience a Lovo, which is a Fijian feast cooked in an earthen pit or you can find a curry that will make your eyes water. So, we want to recommend alternative island destinations in southern Europe to help the recovery of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands. And one of the best options is the Azores, and more specifically the island of Sao Miguel, because there the tourism is of very high quality and the local economy is respected. Throughout the year there are isolated tourists and even groups, but never mass tourism. In addition, nature lovers will fall in love with their exceptional landscapes. Enjoy! By visiting some of these incredible alternative destinations, we can do our part to help prevent overtourism. Sustainable tourism has never been more important than now as the number of travelers continues to rise. I’d love to hear about any ways that you are attempting to be an ethical traveler and I’d love to know of any alternative destinations you recommend! Overtourism happens when excess crowding or unsustainable management harms a destination. That negative effect can be on the quality of life for locals or on the natural environment. And an overcrowded beach? Well, it’s more than just a nuisance. It can also create massive pollution problems or disturb wildlife.

Avoid: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

For a far more detailed look at London's 'alternative' attractions, browse our museums and galleries flowchart. Natural History Museum: Grant Museum of Zoology Old-fashioned museum vibes at the Grant. Photo: Laika ac via creative commons Nature lovers and adventurous souls will enjoy this magnificent nature by outdoor activities, such as bird watching, hiking, fishing, renting a boat and swimming. This is also a place of cultural monuments, including monasteries, churches, and fortress you can visit or you can just explore small charming villages. Tourism does have benefits! It brings economic advantages, employment, improved infrastructure, and conservation awareness.If destinations can be prepared for coming changes then hopefully they will be able to reap the benefits of tourism. Instead of contributing to Barcelona’s overtourism problem, why not visit another unique city in Spain, Bilbao? This northern city is the capital of the Basque Country, a region with its own unique culture, language, and history. It has just as much beauty and charm as Barcelona, but without the crowds.

Another reason to consider hiking through the Annapurna Mountain Ranges is that you will find fewer tourists. While hiking through the Ghandruk tail, we only passed a couple of other tourists each day. Whatever hike you decide to do in Annapurna as an alternative to Everest base camp, the views and experience will not disappoint. If history is your thing, the Scillies have that covered: pre-historic settlements, countless castle ruins and a 17th-century garrison complete with cannons overlooking the waves, our children were spellbound. Bogota’s Candelaria has several highlights. Bolivar Square is home to the Colombian Parliament and you may even get to pet a llama right in the square. Two museums are musts: The Museo Del Oro (Gold Museum) and the Museo Botero. The Museo Botero was our favorite and is a free museum featuring the works of Colombia’s most iconic painter: Fernando Botero, along with works by European masters. There’s also great food and shopping in the Candelaria. International Business: There is much more international business being conducted now than ever before, therefore more international travel is required. Even while on business, most people will at least visit one attraction. During our off-season visit, we saw no more than 10 people across the entire compound — wonderful to meander and get pictures without worrying about tourists getting in the way.On the lower treks in Ladakh, it’s possible to trek from homestay to homestay, thereby supporting remote and rural communities through tourism. Ladakh is also a delicate environment and care needs to be taken – you can avoid using plastic by bringing refillable water bottles with you and fill up from streams along the way. Water is generally clean in many parts of Ladakh but to be safe bring a steripen UV filter too. Escape to the Municipality of Brda in the Goriška region, the "Tuscany of Slovenia." Situated midway between the Alps and the Adriatic, rolling landscapes are planted with vines and orchards, and cypress-tree-lined roads lead the way to hilltop villages. On the beautiful island of Kefalonia, Greece, a little known island that is a great alternative to more popular islands. Canals are cool, and Amsterdam has 165 of them, spanned by 1,753 bridges. But too many tourists are swamping this European hot spot.