Travel Destinations to Avoid in 2018

Kathleen Corrigan | July 9, 2018

Barcelona, Spain

This Catalonian capital has been attracting droves of tourists for decades but in recent years locals have started fighting back against what some are classifying as “an invasion.”

Barcelona is known for its breathtaking skyline, beautiful weather, and rich culture, but Barcelonans are so sick of sharing their city with 32 million sightseers every year that they began staging anti-tourism protests. Locals complain that not only are visitors clogging the streets, restaurants, and bars, but the growing number of short-term holiday rental apartments is creating a housing shortage and driving rent through the roof. These days it’s not uncommon to see anti-tourist graffiti expressing unwelcoming sentiments like “tourist go home” or “tourist you are the terrorist” while traversing the city.

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