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Tourist rage is real! Here’s your survival guide.

Tourist rage is real! Here’s your survival guide.

From Louvre strikes to Venetian protests, navigate the summer's travel backlash with these essential (and respectful) strategies

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Jun 29, 2025
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Chloe Bennet says she felt unwelcome when she visited Venice recently. And she had a decision to make.

"It was a combination of the high visitor taxes, signage prohibiting certain actions, such as sitting on steps or eating outdoors, and critical looks when I used English," says Bennet, an editor who works for an academic publisher based in Tampa. "The u…

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