Hordes of tourists seeking cheap travel are trapping villagers inside their homes: ‘We have reached our limit’

Cheap Travel Fuels Overtourism

Experts say budget travel deals and viral online recommendations are accelerating the overtourism problem.

Destinations once considered hidden gems can quickly become overcrowded after gaining popularity on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and travel blogs. Cheap flights and discounted accommodations make it easier than ever for huge numbers of tourists to visit small communities simultaneously.

Some villagers say tourism has shifted from a manageable source of income to a daily disruption that affects quality of life year-round.