One of the most common resolutions to start a new year is to have the opportunity to travel. Despite the popularity of various destinations, such as Santorini and Paris, the excess of tourists crowded into the regions turns vacations into true hells.
In addition to this, the American publisher of books and travel guides Fodor annually publishes a blacklist with places that are not recommended for traveling.
As parameters, the publisher took the unsustainable popularity of some sites. Many times this is attributed to architectural beauty, landscapes or relevant cultural features. When a tourist destination acquires considerable fame, conditions for the inhabitants tend to become severe, as the authorities prioritize the well-being of the visitors.
In addition, the cost of services can also be inflated due to high demand.
The “No List” Its purpose is to raise awareness about the effects of tourism on the environment and local communities, since visualizing these problems is the first step to finding a sustainable solution for both residents and tourists.
These are the worst places to visit in 2025
Agrigento (Italy)
Agrigento will become the Italian capital of culture in 2025, therefore, an increase in visitors is guaranteed. However, the increase in tourists can have adverse effects on water use, since the town currently has shortage problems due to one of the worst droughts in the last 30 years.
Agrigento, Italy. SPECIAL/Image by Sabine Kroschel on Pixabay
Kyoto and Tokyo (Japan)
The Japanese press has begun to use the term “tourist pollution” to refer to the adverse effects of the agglomeration of visitors, such as the lack of respect for local customs and the increase in the cost of living.
Tokyo, Japan. SPECIAL/Image by Sofia Terzoni on Pixabay
British Virgin Islands (Caribbean)
Tourism in this place consists mainly of the use of cruise ships, a polluting activity. On the other hand, the earnings of locals can be reduced by the stay of foreigners.
British Virgin Islands. SPECIAL/Image by Richard Todd on Pixabay
Kerala (India)
The population of this state, made up of both tourists and locals, has increased in recent times and continues to do so. It should be said that much of tourism in the area is not regularized and that this activity affects ecosystems, increasing the probabilities of natural disasters such as landslides.
Kerala, India. SPECIAL/Image by ejakob on Pixabay
Oaxaca (Mexico)
Tourism in the state of Oaxaca has increased by 77% since 2020, a fact that threatens the stay of locals in the area due to the increase in prices. One of the demonstrations against the appropriation of the area is that it commercializes the culture of the place, but its original inhabitants are affected.
Oaxaca, Mexico. SUN/FILE
The North Coast 500 (Scotland)
When it was inaugurated, the “Scottish Route 66” had the purpose of enhancing the natural beauty of the area and promoting economic development, however, the large number of tourists has caused traffic to increase considerably and the landscape to become polluted, in addition to a notable price increase.
Illustrative image. SPECIAL/Image by Maria Lorenz on Pixabay
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