6 Destinations In The World Struggling With Over-Tourism

Over-Tourism

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The Great Wall Of China, China

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Barcelona, Spain

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The Taj Mahal, India

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Bali, Indonesia

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Santorini, Greece

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

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