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looking at destinations marketing
themselves and gaining prominence under
the new classification of under tourism
according to National Geographic each of
our entries are prime holiday spots
which have historically struggled to
compete with more popular nearby
alternative cities or resorts in recent
years the world has become increasingly
conscious of the damaging effects of
over tourism which include rampant
pollution overburdened infrastructure
and the gentrification of local
neighborhoods in response many
responsible travelers are seeking out
alternatives without compromising on the
richness of a full authentic experience
number five quail a Peru this Peruvian
archaeological site is a perfect
alternative for those looking to avoid
adding to the already huge tourism
burden on Machu Picchu which of course
has established itself as one of the
world's top bucket list destinations the
lesser known site of quail up is
actually even more ancient than its
Incan brother predating the lost village
by some 900 years given that quail ups
its 10,000 feet above sea level it's
easy to see why the original inhabitants
of this incredible site were known as
cloud warriors the walled settlement
consists of some 550 structures many of
which are adorned with intricate stone
carvings in 2017 the Peruvian government
spent 20 million dollars on a cable car
up the mountain in order to make the
ruins accessible for casual tourism the
epic cliffside journey takes around 20
minutes affording visitors incredible
misty views of the beautiful oakum Bumba
Valley with luxurious double rooms at
the nearby Cooke to lodge available from
as little as 250 dollars kweilyn poppers
an affordable insight into an ancient
world number for today as to Italy
Venice's problems with over tourism are
well known throughout the summer
the sinking city is dangerously
overcrowded with some 2.2 million
tourists lining the narrow streets and
canals every day with daily cruises
wrecking the waterways and putting a
strain on infrastructure the local and
national governments are making an
active effort to promote the nation's
other treasures
one such destination is the stunning sea
port of Trieste just a few hours away by
train to the north today Estes it's near
the Slovenian border boasting its own
canal network and impressive assortment
of palaces today esta has long been an
important political and cultural melting
pot attracting Royals and artists alike
including James Joyce and Heine Mejia
vodka in fact it was in Thea stood that
James Joyce started work on his
masterpiece Ulysses which is widely
regarded as the most important novel of
the 20th century in 2012 Lonely Planet
contested the most overlooked
destination on earth praising the
incredible architecture relaxed cafe
lifestyle and the
local cuisine add to all of that the
neighboring nature reserves and
sun-drenched beaches and tea esta truly
has a little of everything to offer
number three kept Cambodia once
exclusively the haunt of Cambodian high
rollers camp is now being promoted as
cambodia's premier tourist destination
as Phuket struggles under the burden of
pollution and ecological destruction
it's no wonder that kep has been
perfectly content to keep a low profile
once a beach resort for the colonial
French elite kep is still fit for a king
but far more accessible and inclusive
than it once was overlooking the Gulf of
Thailand the region is abundant in
natural beauty from the lush jungle
vegetation to the golden sandy beaches
there's no shortage of picture-perfect
opportunities to light up your Instagram
perhaps chief among these attractions is
keps butterfly farm a tranquil netted
space on the Jasmine Valley Trail
dedicated to education and ecological
preservation just a short trek or cycle
away as kep National Park a hikers
paradise offering well-worn trails for
visitors of all fitness levels praised
by visitors for its welcoming and safe
atmosphere kep has a laid-back vibe
perfect for those looking to avoid the
crowds put their feet up and feel all
their worries wash away number 2 game
out IH Portugal having just experienced
a nine percent year-on-year rise in
flight traffic Lisbon is heaving under
the weight of tourism with many locals
uniting in protest against the perceived
destruction of their city it's a perfect
time to explore what else this beautiful
country has to offer
hidden away in the north of Portugal is
ge-ma- - a medieval city and unesco
world heritage site often referred to as
the birthplace of the country due to its
links with alfonso first king of
portugal today the city is a stunning
blend of ancient tradition and modern
luxury home to a 10th century castle
cobbled streets and many open-air cafes
there's a historic splendor to the space
but it's at night that the town really
comes alive
nearly every tour a sand bar is lit up
with the sound of live music seemingly
every night of the week and tourists are
readily welcomed throughout the city at
just an hour's drive from the buzzy city
of Porto key Mata is easily accessible
wonderfully inviting and historically
resplendent what's not to love
number one Brussels Belgium sure it may
be surprising to think that a capital
city could suffer from under tourism but
compared to the nearby fairytale town of
Bruges Belgium has long been neglected
by the majority of tourists it's best
known as the de facto capital of the
European Union but Brussels is so much
more than politics and boardrooms with
an impressive selection of world-class
museums and art galleries a thriving
beer scene and regular music festivals
Brussels can compete with the best of
Europe's elite when it comes to
entertainment and culture take a walk
from the heart of old town through
incredible gothic plazas and baroque
archways and make your way to the
Belgian comic strip Center a gorgeous
Art Nouveau building celebrating tanta
and other iconic belgian characters and
of course no trip to Brussels is
complete without indulging in some
authentic Belgian chocolate the city is
overflowing with traditional chocolate
ears with many offering the opportunity
to get involved behind the scenes in
private expert-led workshops now doesn't
that sound like a simply scrumptious
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