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Insider advice from two award-winning travel writers on exploring the world without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 1d
Hate crowds? Instead of visiting Amsterdam, head to Ghent, Belgium. It's got medieval marvels, enough charm to satisfy any photog, and blissfully fewer tourists. And did we mention beer, waffles, and fries?! withoutthecrowds.com/ghent-the-sm... #travelsky #overtourism #ghent #belgium #TravelAddicts
Ghent: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
The medieval city of Ghent,Belgium, is a smart alternative to Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. It's less crowded, beautiful city.
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A bold jewel heist may have closed the Louvre, but Paris-bound art lovers can still visit Musee Marmottan-Monet. It's not just a treasure trove of Impressionist masters, it's blissfully uncrowded. #travelenthusiasts #overtourism #travelsky #paris #museum #louvre withoutthecrowds.com/musee-marmot...
Musee Marmottan-Monet: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
The Musee Marmottan-Monet, a treasury of Impressionist masterworks, is much less crowded than the Louvre and a serene stop on a Paris visit
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 17d
Looking for adventure? How about hiking a part of Southern Europe so unexplored, it conceals glaciers that weren't discovered until 2009. withoutthecrowds.com/albanian-alp... #travelsky #overtourism #albania #travelenthusiasts
Albanian Alps: The Smart Traveler’s Alternative
The Albanian Alps is one of the last wild places in Europe, a sparsely populated landscape of jagged peaks and deep-cut valleys.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 20d
Hate crowds? Instead of the joining hordes of honeymooners on expensive Bora Bora, head to Huahine, a French Polynesian gem that's relatively undiscovered — and way more affodable. withoutthecrowds.com/huahine-the-... #overtourism #huahine #frenchpolynesia #responsibletravel #travelsky #travel
Huahine: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
Huahine is a serene and spectacular Society Island that many people compare to Bora Bora before the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 22d
Surprise! Here’s one of Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destinations you've probably never heard of. withoutthecrowds.com/the-albanian... #overtourism #travelsky #travelenthusiasts #albania #albanianriviera
The Albanian Riviera Without the Crowds
The Albanian Riviera is one of Europe's fastest-growing tourist spots, 80 miles of Ionian Sea coastline. How to visit without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 24d
Hate crowds? Skip the always-busy Big Sur route and head north to California's surf-pounded Sonoma Coast. Great wines, innovative food, cool hotels, and some of Cali's funnest, funkiest towns. withoutthecrowds.com/sonoma-coast... #travelsky #traveladdicts #sonomacounty #roadtrips #overtourism
Sonoma Coast: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
California's Sonoma Coast is a blend of rugged shoreline and peaceful vineyards, a less crowded alternative to Big Sur
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 24d
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · 28d
Hate crowds? Skip Cambodia’s insanely crowded Angkor Wat and head for Koh Ker, the mysterious temple complex just down the road. withoutthecrowds.com/koh-ker-the-... @overtourism.bsky.social @travelsky123.bsky.social @angkorwat.bsky.social @travelsky1.bsky.social #travelcambodia #adventuretravel
Koh Ker: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
Koh Ker, a mysterious temple complex in Cambodia, is much less crowded than its neighbor, Angkor Wat, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Sep 18
The weak yen means tourists are flocking to Kyoto, Japan, which Travel + Leisure named their readers' 6th favorite city. If you're joining them, here's how navigate iconic, always-crowded Sagano Bamboo Grove. #travelsky @travelz.bsky.social #overtourism #kyoto withoutthecrowds.com/sagano-bambo...
Sagano Bamboo Grove Without the Crowds
Partly because of Instagram, Sagano Bamboo Grove has become an increasingly crowded Japanese tourist site. How to visit without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Sep 16
The biggest tourist attraction in London is — surprise! — the British Museum. And it's got the crowds to prove it. We've got strategies for a sane, rewarding visit. #overtourism #travelsky #London @visitbritain @british-museum @visitlondon withoutthecrowds.com/the-british-...
The British Museum Without the Crowds
The British Museum is the most popular attraction in the UK, and becomes very crowded. Here's how to plan a rewarding visit.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Sep 10
Who loves Chicago? We do! And we especially love surveying the city from a comfy seat with a glass of something tall and cool. Here are four fantastic rooftop bars with views of this glorious town. withoutthecrowds.com/chicagos-roo... #travelsky #chicago @govpritzker.illinois.gov
Chicago's Rooftop Bars: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
Seeing Chicago's skyline from its rooftop bars is a great alternative to the crowds at Skydeck. We have three delicious suggestions.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Sep 9
If you want to walk Dubrovnik's medieval walls, the mayor says you're going to have to reserve a time. But does anyone think it will really help with the city's overtourism problem? withoutthecrowds.com/want-to-walk... #overtourism #dubrovnik #travelenthusiasts #travelsky
Want to walk Dubrovnik's walls? Take a number.
When people talk about overtourism, they often point to Dubrovnik, Croatia. It became an early victim of “set-jetting” after appearing on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” With 27 visitors for each local, a tr...
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jul 28
Djibouti! It's fun to say ("juh-booty"), it can be magical to visit. Read about MT Sobek founder Richard Bangs' experience in this tiny, rarely visited North African land. withoutthecrowds.com/djibouti-the... #djibouti #overtourism #travelsky #mtsobek #richardbangs #travelenthusiasts
Djibouti: The Smart Traveler's Alternative
Djibouti: The Smart Traveler’s Alternative How the world began, and how it’s doing North Africa Image by Dave Primov on Dreamstime WHY VISIT DJIBOUTI   Djibouti is a tiny but commercially and militari...
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jul 14
Sad news: The storied Grand Canyon Lodge and scores of other North Rim buildings were destroyed in the Dragon Bravo Fire. No lives were lost, but the North Rim is closed for the season. Here's info on visiting the South Rim, plus a good alternative. withoutthecrowds.com/grand-canyon/ #GrandCanyon
Grand Canyon
More than 6 million people travel to the Grand Canyon each year. Here are our tips for visiting the Grand Canyon without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jul 11
Another cool spot for escaping the heat: Winter Harbor, Maine, much less crowded than its neighbor, Bar Harbor, but stunning, boaty, breezy ... and lobster! withoutthecrowds.com/winter-harbor/ #overtourism #travelsky #travelenthusiasts #winterharbor #maine
Winter Harbor
Winter Harbor, Maine, is a beautiful summer retreat home to fishing boats, hiking trails, and a dramatic section of Acadia National Park.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jul 9
Summer heat always makes us dream of the coldest places we can imagine — here are a couple of Polar spots to conjure up when your ice cream cone is melting. withoutthecrowds.com/polar-regions/ #overtourism #travelsky #travelenthusiasts #travellovers #antarctica #lindblad #bouvetisland
POLAR REGIONS
A list of popular tourist destinations in the Polar regions and uncrowded alternatives to consider instead.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jul 7
The Metropolitan Museum is New York's most beautiful place to hide from the summer heat. We've got tips for avoiding the crowds in the thick of tourist season, including a secret entrance that bypasses the lines. withoutthecrowds.com/metropolitan... #overtourism #travelsky #metmuseum #newyorkcity
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York's most popular attractions. Here's how to visit the magnificent museum without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 27
Looking to cool off this summer? Niagara Falls is a refreshing option, but it sure gets busy. We've got tips for navigating this wowser of a waterfall without the crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/niagara-falls/ #overtourism #travelsky #niagarafalls #niagaraonthelake #niagarafallscanada
Niagara Falls
The world's most famous waterfall, Niagara attracts 14 million visitors a year. How to visit both Canadian and USA sides without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 25
The shaking has subsided on Satorini, after last winter's tremors. But people are still nervous, which accounts for a 25% drop in visitors. Time to book it to Greece? We've got tips for avoiding the (slightly smaller) crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/santorini/ #overtourism #travelsky #santorini
Santorini
Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, and also the most crowded. How to visit the iconic Aegean isle without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 23
It's been 14 years since Game of Thrones premiered, and the throngs still storm Dubrovnik, a primary location. We've got tips on visiting the Croatian beauty without the crowds and with respect for the locals. withoutthecrowds.com/dubrovnik/#o... #hotelvellevue #dubrovnikriviera #travelsky #croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a popular tourist city in Croatia, often linked to the Game of Thrones. We've got tips for visiting Dubrovnik without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 20
Today's Summer Solstice brings the year's biggest crowds to Stonehenge — not ideal for a meaningful experience. We've got tips (timing, tickets, where to stay) for Stonehenge without the crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/stonehenge/ #stonehenge #visitbritain #overtourism #travelsky #SummerSolstice
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, a stone circle built before the pyramids, has attracted tourists for centuries. Tips for a modern visit without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 18
Sunday's anti-tourism protests in Europe centered on Barcelona, where overtourism is a red-hot issue. Our advice: skip the summer; stay in hotels, not Airbnbs; and learn some Catalan. withoutthecrowds.com/barcelona/ #overtourism #travelsky #barcelona #hotelpalacebarcelona #primeroprimera #hotelneri
Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Spain, and suffers from overtourism. Advice on how to enjoy Barcelona without the crowds.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 14
We usually avoid the crowds but today we made an exception. #nokings #overtourism #responsibletravel #saveournationalparks withoutthecrowds.com/monument-val... withoutthecrowds.com/santa-rosa-i... withoutthecrowds.com/zion-nationa...
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · Jun 2
Scientists now surmise that the thing that may save the South Pole from melting is ... wait for it ... penguin poop. We've got advice for visiting Antarctica without causing further damage. #overtourism #travelsky #antarctic #travelenthusiasts #responsibletravel #lindbladexp #adventuretravel
POLAR REGIONS - WITHOUT THE CROWDS
A list of popular tourist destinations in the Polar regions and uncrowded alternatives to consider instead.
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withoutthecrowds.bsky.social @withoutthecrowds.bsky.social · May 30
It's heating up in our 'hood, and we're thinking ahead to escaping to the California coast. These are 3 favorite places we've loved over the years — maximum beauty, minimal crowds. withoutthecrowds.com/our-top-3-un... #pointloma #guerneville #channelislands #travelsky #overtourism #visitcalifornia
Our Top 3 Uncrowded California Destinations - WITHOUT THE CROWDS
Our top 3 uncrowded California destinations are Point Loma, Guerneville, and the Santa Rosa Island. Tips for planning a visit.
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