Tourism congestion at World Heritage Sites

An article in this weekend's Observer says that tourists are being told to stay away from world heritage sites by the locals:

"From Easter Island to Venice, communities are up in arms at the environmental damage being caused by mass tourism. "In the brochure or guidebook they look idyllic and fascinating. Unspoilt beaches, ancient monuments and historic cities dripping with charm. But the Wish You Were Here postcard scenes of the world's tourist sites do not show you an increasingly common sight: the band of placard-waving locals who wish you weren't..." Read the full article on guardian.co.uk .

See also: The responsible traveller: ethical trekking