When crowds have overrun a pretty place
To enjoy its iconic attractions there is no space
The infrastructure of the city is crumbling from the weight
Of unbridled tourist fervor, yet people continue to congregate
In this city that has been known
For its magnificent architecture from an era bygone
On every travel list, this city is a must-see
But it does not appear that impressive to me..
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Let me find a place that is not too remote and yet
Throngs of tourists in high season does not get
A place that is a hidden gem perhaps
Authentic but without the usual tourist traps
Accessible enough but not widely publicized
Let me go there before its tourist potential is fully realized..
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In this secluded town that seems far away
From civilization, I am spending a perfect day
Unhurried, relaxed, without having to stand in long queues
I am able to feel disconnected and footloose
At this less known but enchanting destination
I am actually able to enjoy my vacation..
Passion...unbridled 
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? You want tourists for the money they bring to the community, but the rest of it…not so much.
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Yes..you see it in cities that are great tourist attractions as well as important cities from administrative and commercial points of view- such as Paris. I can see why locals would dislike tourists- they are a hindrance to their everyday lives
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