The war on tourism is often self-harming

Cooling off is simple in Barcelona. Swim within the sea, sip sangria—or simply dangle about trying like a holidaymaker. Just lately residents have taken half in anti-tourist protests, some firing at friends with water pistols. Different rallies calling for an finish to mass tourism have taken place throughout the Balearic and Canary Islands. And it’s not simply Spaniards. Locals in Athens have held funerals for his or her lifeless neighbourhoods. Authorities in Japan have put up a fence to spoil a well-liked view of Mount Fuji and stop vacationers gathering. Quickly there shall be a 5pm curfew for guests to a historic neighbourhood in Seoul.