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Tourists are always the others

How many of us protest against travellers filling our city squares while we look for cheap flights to fill others?

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Tourists are always the others

Poor Irene Montero experienced the plight of many when she recently shared a video supporting the over 25,000 individuals who protested against the excessive tourism development in Palma. The demonstration highlighted the issue of over-tourism in the Balearic Islands, where an annual influx of 20 million tourists makes it difficult for locals to find affordable housing, enjoy a cup of coffee, or use their beaches as they once did.

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