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Why you should go off the beaten track for your next trip
Choosing lesser-known getaways or off-season travel won’t just help you avoid the crowds – you’ll also save money.
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A main thoroughfare in Corfu, Greece, is practically devoid of people in this photo, taken on Nov 20.
PHOTO: KAREN TEE
Karen Tee
It’s time to dump the tired old bucket list. The one that looks like it could have been copied straight off some Google listicle with “must-see” destinations like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
No doubt these destinations are breathtaking, but in this Fomo (fear of missing out) era of travel, overtourism has unfortunately robbed many of these destinations of their local charm – and in some cases even led to a backlash against tourists.
