Travel trends for 2019 | lonely planet travel trends 2019
It’snosecretthatsomeoftheworld’smostamazingdestinationsarefeelingthetourismsqueeze.Butthat’snoreasontostayput:ascommunitiescopewithtravellers’all-too-lovingembrace,beingagoodtouristjustmeansgettingstrategicaboutwheretogoandwhen.Everytravellerisonajourney,thoughit’sbecomingclearerthatsomepathsaresowelltroddenthatthey’reatriskofwearingout.Evenwhenwetrytoventureoffthetouristtrackitcanbehardnottobumpintoothersdoingthesamething.Butthatdoesn’tmeanit’stimetoputawayyourpackingcubesandignoreyouritchy...
It’s no secret that some of the world’s most amazing destinations are feeling the tourism squeeze. But that’s no reason to stay put: as communities cope with travellers’ all-too-loving embrace, being a good tourist just means getting strategic about where to go and when.
Every traveller is on a journey, though it’s becoming clearer that some paths are so well trodden that they’re at risk of wearing out. Even when we try to venture off the tourist track it can be hard not to bump into others doing the same thing. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your packing cubes and ignore your itchy feet; it’s just a new opportunity to consider your impact on the places you cherish.
Venice isnt off the cards but you should consider whens the best time to go © Matt Munro / Lonely PlanetThere are many ways to spread the travel love, and beating the crowds doesn’t mean skipping the iconic spots. Sustainable travel can come...