Most people have been annoyed by German tourists who park their motorhome incorrectly, or drunken Brits on holiday. In Barcelona, over 150 activist groups recently gathered to demonstrate against mass tourism. But it is not only in the Spanish metropolis that tourists have gotten on the locals’ nerves. Clearing the view Mount Fuji in Japan is a favorite tourist destination. As the country’s highest mountain, and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, it’s no wonder tourists flock to the island of Honshu. But taking pictures of the iconic mountain has become a bit difficult lately. The locals got tired of the tourists who lined up by a motorway to get the perfect picture. Therefore, the authorities put up a fence covered with felt. Expensive stay – or? If you want to visit the small country of Bhutan, between China and India, you have to save a little. They use a tourist tax to keep people away. Unless you are Indian, every night you spend in the country will cost you $100. This is of course in addition to all normal expenses. Prince William and Princess Kate went on a mountain trip in Bhutan in 2016. Unclear if they paid taxes. Photo: CATHAL MCNAUGHTON / Reuters But don’t worry, a thousand kroner a night is actually a bargain. Initially the price is 200 dollars, but between 2023-2027 it is half price. Run and buy! “Go away” As so often, they go one step further in the Netherlands. The city of Amsterdam has launched its own campaign to keep young British men away. They were tired of noisy bachelor parties pissing their way through town. That is why the authorities made several videos about what can happen if you get too drunk and make noise. The threat: fines, criminal records and worse future prospects. What if the bus just “disappeared”? In the district of La Salut in Barcelona, they were full of overcrowded buses. Tourists often used neighborhood bus number 116 to get to the famous sculpture park Parc Güell. With all the tourists on board, the bus must have been so full that the elderly couldn’t even get on. Architect Gaudi’s sculpture park is among Barcelona’s most popular attractions. Then the bus will quickly get a bit full. Photo: PAU BARRENA / AFP The solution? Remove the bus route from Google Maps. The tourists may struggle to get there, but the locals finally get a seat on the bus. Selfie ban The classic holiday selfie is seen on many people’s social media throughout the summer. Then it is important to have a nice background, like the colorful houses in Portofino in Italy. But here you have to be careful going forward. One Instagram post can cost you 275 euros in fines! The city has created its own zones where it is not allowed to stop, because it creates traffic jams. A completely natural group of friends taking a completely natural selfie. Photo: Illustrative photo If the photo-taking absolutely has to take place, it will therefore be done quickly. Fortunately, this only applies during the day. After 6 p.m. it’s free to go, but you have to hurry before the sun goes down. Published 15.07.2024, at 11.04
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