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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Rachel Dixon

Be a better tourist! 28 ways to have a fantastic holiday – without infuriating the locals

Maybe just buy a postcard instead?
Maybe just buy a postcard instead? Illustration: Mark Long/The Guardian

Tourism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels – which is good news and bad news. However much holiday destinations rely on them, no one wants badly behaved tourists blocking views, partying wildly in the streets or pricing local people out of their own cities. Overtourism, carbon emissions, nature depletion and plastic pollution are all huge concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your holiday. Here are 28 ways to be a better tourist this summer.

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