Travel is becoming more accessible every year as hotels, tours, and plane tickets all decrease in price. But how often do we consider the residents’ feelings when the streets are crowded with tourists? Not all visitors are courteous and prepared to uphold the customs and historical values of an unfamiliar nation. We didn’t have to dig very hard to find evidence that people are getting a little sick of tourists. The new restrictions and bans speak for themselves.

1. Tourists “for just one day” in Venice will have to pay a tax.

Locals in this old city are sick of the tourists because they practically block the streets, making it impossible for them to get to work or home at the end of the day. Because of this, starting on May 1, you will have to pay to enter the city. Visitors to Venice who wish to take a gondola ride must pay $3. Anyone who makes an attempt to evade paying will be fined $450. These regulations only apply to those who choose to visit the city for a single day in order to save money on lodging (as those who are staying in hotels have already paid the tax).

2. On the beaches in the Philippines, it’s prohibited to smoke, eat, and build sand castles.

The beaches on Boracay Island had to be closed to the public for six months so that authorities in the Philippines could clean them. The expense of cleaning the sand and water of all the trash was close to $20 million. Now they’re prepared to welcome visitors once more, but not as many and only if they don’t wreck the environment. It is strictly forbidden to smoke, use alcohol, or even eat on the beaches. Children should not be allowed to construct sand castles because the natural landscapes should be preserved in their current state.

3. In Thailand, you will be fined for using plastic bags.

You are not permitted to use plastic bags or containers on the Thai island of Ko Samet. You will be fined if you violate this rule. The impoverished island was so badly destroyed that new restrictions had to be put in place. Every day, over 1,500 tourists visit. The national parks are overrun with various packages, bottles, and other waste when they depart.

4. In Bali, walking in a bikini might be banned soon.

The residents of this Indonesian island gripe about visitors who stroll the streets in bathing suits and take selfies in front of religious buildings. Therefore, in 2018, the local government contemplated banning the wearing of bikinis and restricting tourists’ access to holy sites.

5. In Russia, the number of hostels will be reduced.

Numerous hostels were opened in Russia in 2018. And the majority of them are located in typical city apartments; creative hosts added additional beds to the rooms and began renting them out. Neighbours have to put up with a lot of strange people and continual noise. But in 2019, it’s likely that hostels located in apartment complexes will be prohibited. What does this mean for the public? They will need to reserve accommodations in authorised hostels.

6. Only 300 people per year will be allowed to climb Mt. Everest.

The only time you can climb Mount Everest in 2019 and subsequent years will be in the spring. Additionally, there are restrictions on the number of climbers, which is capped at 300 per year. This choice was made in response to the need for the local government to clean the mountain; in 2018, 8.4 tonnes of waste and excrement were gathered there. Toilets and dumpsters are now available.

7. In The Netherlands, cyclists are not allowed to speak on the phone.

It will be necessary for guests who are accustomed to hiring bicycles to put an end to their phone use while riding. If they don’t, they risk receiving a $250 fine. Previously, it was unlawful to talk on a phone while operating a vehicle in the Netherlands, but beginning in July 2019, cyclists will also be subject to this prohibition. The basic answer is that there are more accidents now.

8. In Florence, tourists can’t eat or rest in the street.

Every year, more than 10 million tourists from various nations visit this city. Florence used to be filled with weary travellers lounging and eating sandwiches everywhere. Since 2018, it has been forbidden to eat outside while sitting on steps, as determined by city officials, who believed that this behaviour detracted from Florence’s aesthetic appeal. Only four downtown streets are covered by this rule, and violators are subject to a $500 fine.

9. In Rome, tourist buses are limited and the historical sites are watched more carefully.

The centre of the Italian capital has been off-limits to tour buses since January 2019. This was done to conserve the historical legacy and lower levels of air and noise pollution. Rome’s authorities will also toughen up the penalties for vandals who steal sections of the Colosseum’s walls or wash their legs in fountains.

Good news: In Paris, the rules for tourists have become softer.

The rules in the nearby parks have always been fairly tight. Only in 77 of the 490 of them are bicycles, ball games, and picnics permitted. Now, both locals and visitors are free to do this practically anywhere. However, there are still some parks where all you can do is read a book while sitting on a bench. Ask the locals about the rules when you are in particular parks if you plan to visit Paris.