In Barcelona, they were attacked with water pistols.
In Seoul, they were forced off the streets at night time.
In Maui, fishing lines were cast where they swim.
And in Fujikawaguchiko, their photos were ruined by a 20-metre blockade.
Sufficed to say, tourists were not-so-welcome at some destinations in 2024.
In Barcelona, where more than 12 million visitors arrived in 2023, protesters shoot water guns at tourists. (Reuters: Bruna Casas)
Angry locals often blame visitors for pushing up prices,…
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