What does that mean? As I wrote recently, some places are getting over crowded with tourists. My suggestion is go someplace else.. for example..
Instead of Venice which has many thousands of day trippers, try Verona or Bologna. Smaller and easy to navigate plus lots to see and hear. Verona has operas! And both are accessible by train.
Instead of Paris which is big and beautiful, consider Bordeaux- two and one half hours south on the coast. Also a beautiful city also with 1800’s architecture. And the most pedestrian friendly street with no cars. On the Gardonne River near where it joins the Dordogne River make the city an historic port. Of course we all know the region for wines. There is a new wine museum with 800 varieties to taste and learn.
Instead of Charleston and its southern charm, explore Greenville, SC. It is a city of culture, nature and barbecue. If you enjoy the coziness of Fenway go to Flour Field, modeled after Fenway with its own version of the green monster! Greenville may be small but has a vibrant food scene and charming downtown.
Instead of Rome with all its ancient wonder think about Orvieto or Ostuni. In different regions, but both the major cities within their region. They offer excellent starting off points to come and go. They are charming and ancient and nature is all around them.
So if crowds and lines are not your thing, do the unconventional. There are so many other places to go. Try on a new destination, perhaps one where the word over tourism has yet to be heard. These places have great hotels and restaurants for you to indulge. Quaint streets, churches and museums to wander.
Go someplace where you have a story to tell your friends that they have not heard. Someplace new and under explored. I can help you decide and plan.
AlwaysHarriet 