Bali draws millions of visitors each year but the high levels of tourism have taken a toll on Bali’s natural landscapes and contributed to plastic pollution. There have also been concerns about poor behavior from tourists, with authorities now handing out a “dos and don’ts” list to visitors. In September Indonesia announced it was putting a pause on the construction of new hotels in Bali to address overtourism.

Tourism levels in Barcelona have contributed to high housing prices and costs of living, with thousands of locals holding protests against tourism on several occasions this year. Some demonstrators this summer even shot water guns at tourists. Officials in Barcelona placed some limits on short-term rentals in 2021 and have said they plan to ban all of them by 2028.

Thousands of people in Mallorca, Spain, have also protested against overtourism this year, saying many locals can no longer afford to live on the island and demanding more tourism limits.

The anti-tourism protests that swept Spain have also played out in the Canary Islands, where authorities this year said they planned to add new regulations and limits on short-term rentals.

Venice, Italy, has also take measures to address overtourism, which has filled its tiny, historic streets with huge crowds and made the city barely livable according to locals. Last year Venice announced it would charge day-trip visitors about $5 to enter the city center on certain days. This year officials announced they were limiting tourist groups to 25 people and banning the use of loudspeakers on tours.

In addition to the locations in Spain and Venice, Fodor’s said Lisbon, Portugal, was among the European cities where locals have expressed not wanting tourists to visit. An estimated 60% of units in the city are used for vacationers, according to the outlet, as housing prices have soared.

Koh Samui, Thailand, has already experienced negative impacts from overtourism. The area is struggling to deal with high amounts of garbage and wastewater from tourism developments. But Fodor’s said the island’s tourism problems are expected to worsen after the 2025 release of the new season of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” which was partially filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.

Despite being among the most difficult places to reach on Earth, Mount Everest is not immune to the negative impacts of tourism. The highest mountain on Earth has been littered with frozen garbage and experienced long lines on the path to the summit. The last living member of the first team to reach Mount Everest’s summit in 1953 said earlier this year the large crowds have resulted in a concerning amount of garbage.

Agrigento, a coastal town in Sicily, is dealing with a water crisis on top of tourism concerns. While local homes and businesses scramble to conserve water, the city if also bracing for a boost of tourism that is expected next year when it will be named the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025. Though the city’s economy relies on tourism, an increase in visitors could worsen its water shortages.

Tourism is crucial to the economy of the British Virgin Islands, but locals have expressed frustration over a lack of a comprehensive plan to address tourism levels, especially from cruise ships, according to Fodor’s. Some locals say high numbers of visitors are overwhelming local resources but that some visitors aren’t staying long enough to significantly contribute to the economy.

Kerala, India, known for its beaches and backwaters, is struggling with pollution, waste, and deforestation in part driven by tourism. A surge in unregulated developments in order to keep up with tourism demand is also exacerbating natural disasters, like landslides, Fodor’s said.

Officials in Kyoto have taken several measures to combat overcrowding and bad behavior from tourists. Kyoto banned tourists from visiting some streets in Gion, the city’s Geisha district, in response to tourists harassing the geishas.

Rising visitor numbers have contributed to overcrowding and a strain on resources in Tokyo, Japan’s largest city. Japan is currently dealing with a boom in tourism in part due to the weak yen, which is making visits seem more affordable to foreigners.

Oaxaca, Mexico, has experienced a 77% increase in tourism since 2020, according to Fodor’s. Local residents, who are increasingly being displaced from their homes, have protested against tourism levels, which are contributing to high housing costs and gentrification.

Scotland‘s North Coast 500 is an iconic scenic driving route that’s dealt with a major influx of visitors over the past several years. The higher levels of tourism have led to congested roads and a problem with “wild camping,” where visitors camp in areas without proper facilities and often leave behind garbage, scorched earth from campfires, and even feces. Local officials have focused on tourist education to address the issues, encouraging them to sign a Visitor Pledge.