INSIDER INFORMATION ⟩ A little-known paradise island near overcrowded Dubrovnik: prices are cheap and there are few tourists
Šipani Island, located just a few kilometers from Dubrovnik, is a serene getaway that remains untouched by mass tourism, offering lush nature and an authentic experience at affordable prices.
Insider Tip Slovenia: Here Winter is Still Like it Used to Be
Slovenia's Upper Carniola offers a serene winter getaway with opportunities for cross-country skiing and sledding, devoid of mass tourism.
Amsterdam declares war on cruise ships: "They are a plague of locusts"
Amsterdam is set to ban cruise ships docking at its central passenger terminal by 2035 as part of a strategy to combat mass tourism and reduce CO2 emissions.
Mass tourism strangles the finances of eight major coastal municipalities
Mass tourism is significantly increasing the revenues of Spain's most visited municipalities while also raising expenses for basic services, leading to financial strains.
Goodbye to the umbrellas of the guides in Capri: the island is tired of tourists who "look like herds of sheep"
Capri authorities are introducing measures to mitigate the negative impact of mass tourism on the island's charm.
Italy is taking strong measures to curb mass tourism
The island of Capri in Italy will implement strict measures to limit mass tourism, including restrictions on large tourist groups and the use of loudspeakers on guided tours.
David Uclés: "The same people who supported me at first have later tripped me up for selling too much"
David Uclés discusses the challenges posed by mass tourism, gentrification, and fascism in Barcelona, while advocating for the transformative power of art and literature.
Through the Jandía Peninsula, the hidden treasure of Fuerteventura
The southern part of the Canary Island remains wild and untouched by mass tourism, featuring endless beaches, lagoons that appear and disappear, and a mysterious Nazi-past village among its attractions.
Copenhagen rewards sustainable tourists: Thank you, you ecos!
Copenhagen introduces incentives for sustainable travelers to address mass tourism issues, as experienced firsthand by a participant.
Good start: Croatia on several lists with recommendations for travel in 2026.
Croatian tourist destinations are expected to gain recognition as media favorites in 2026, highlighted by the Guardian's mention of Zadar as an ideal spot avoiding mass tourism.