Top 10 places to visit in 2021

Sadly not all trips are created equal. Welcome to Biopedia69, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 destinations to avoid in 2021. Are you a fan of our posts?

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 For this list we're looking at various destinations around the world that for a variety of reasons your best to avoid even next year despite their appeal whether due to overcrowding environmental concerns or ethical issues these destinations should simply be on your no-go list for 2021.

 

 Number 10 hash dot Astraea this tiny austrian town is like something out of a dream or fantasy film and in fact it apparently served as the inspiration for the fictional kingdom of arendelle in Disney's hugely popular frozen franchise hash dot has always been a popular destination amongst travelers in the know especially photographers but in the wake of the massive success of the films it's been consistently overrun with tourists during peak season it now reportedly averages about 10,000 to 30,000 visitors on a given day.

 And while that figure might seem manageable by tourist industry standards you need to remember that Hajj dot is only home to just over 750 residents / tourism has not only tarnished the experience for every visitor but has also significantly impacted the quality of life for locals prompting the mayor to limit tour buses.

 Number 9 Faroe Islands it's crazy how quickly things can change in the travel industry in 2019 the Faroe Islands felt like this perfect little escape a great destination for anyone looking to go off the beaten path heading into 2021 however the inherent appeal of the Faroe Islands coupled with increased representation on social media has this Danish territory feeling overrun in 2016 the local Faroe Islands tourism board launched a brilliant marketing campaign and it proved infinitely more successful than anyone could have imagined flash forward a few years and this it destination is closing itself off to viewers for one weekend a year so they can clean up and make improvements the Faroe Islands are clearly doing everything they can to ensure that their tourist industry is a sustainable one but with such success overcrowding feels inevitable.

 

 Number 8 Lisbon or lisboa Portugal once considered the cool alternative to overcrowded Barcelona Lisbon is now struggling with many of the same issues as its Spanish neighbor the streets are packed with tourists to the point that during peak season just navigating a popular neighborhood can get claustrophobic the locals are starting to push back and their want for privacy and comfort in their own City is something we should all endeavour to respect don't get us wrong Portugal is still a great country to consider for your 2021 travel plans.

 And remains notably easy on the wallet compared to other Western European countries we're just suggesting that you consider a less buzz worthy Portuguese city like a Vito which has been called the Venice of Portugal or the fascinating city of Coimbra.

 

 Number seven Santorini Greece looking at photos of this Greek paradise it's all too easy to imagine yourself living out your dream vacation there sadly modern-day Santorini feels unrecognizable compared to what it was just a few short decades ago because what the photos rarely show you are the hordes of tourists that pack the narrow streets the iconic white buildings with blue accents remain and the views are as stunning as ever but it's hard for Santorini's inherent magic to take effect when you're always waiting in line and we're not talking about a line for a bathroom or photo spot no in picturesque iya you're likely to find yourself waiting in line just to keep walking forward as you simply attempt to explore the town sadly Santorini isn't just crowded it also feels like a victim of cultural erosion with tourist oriented business largely outnumbering authentic establishments.

 

Number 6 pipi islands Thailand once upon a time hard though it might be to believe this destination was considered a hidden gem following its appearance in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio film the beach however it's become one of the hottest places to visit in Thailand the entire area is absolutely breath taking towering limestone cliffs and monoliths covered and greenery rise from the brilliant blue water but the crowning gem of the pipi Islands ayuh beach was closed in 2018 to allow the local environment to recover from excess foot traffic unfortunately two decades of overcrowding begins to take its toll on an environment even if Maya Beach reopens for 2021 we recommend giving the pipi Islands as a whole a wide berth it still looks like paradise shore but only when there's no one there.

 

Number five Switzerland unlike most of our previous entries Switzerland thankfully doesn't have an over tourism problem probably because most people can't afford it Switzerland has many things going for it chocolate cheese the Alps and excellence in banking unfortunately it's also a contender for the highest cost of living anywhere on the planet while travelers are sure to leave with a newfound appreciation for the price of rent and groceries back home they might also find themselves cutting their trip short from accommodations to entertainment and food your hard-earned travel budget doesn't go nearly as far in this admittedly beautiful country if you've recently won the lottery by all means go for it but for the average traveler it's safe to say that you'll have a richer and longer travel experience should you make a more economical choice.

 

Number four Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary USA scuba diving is one of the greatest most eye-opening activities that one can partake in while traveling when you take the plunge and venture into a colorful underwater world you're essentially getting two trips for the price of one American diving enthusiasts are lucky because just off the southeast coast of the United States lies the third largest Barrier Reef in the world unfortunately this incredible ecosystem is currently in a very precarious situation facing a triple threat in the form of invasive species climate change and pollution physical damage tourism dollars might help the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary do its good work but tourists also exacerbate the problem in fact for the sake of the reefs recovery it's probably better to give all of the Florida Keys a break for a few years the entire area is suffering from human and natural activity.

 

Number three Dubrovnik Croatia we know we know it's just like Game of Thrones unfortunately Dubrovnik serving as a filming location for the popular show coupled with the rise of social media influencers has made this city a veritable tourist magnet and unfortunately it would seem that the hordes of visitors descending upon what was previously the Mediterraneans best-kept secret aren't retreating anytime soon Croatia as a country has been overlooked for far too long it deserves to benefit economically from this newfound international interest but for their tourism industry to be a sustainable one we as travelers need to spread out of it Zagreb though not a coastal city is arguably just as beautiful as dupa death Nick Wells added Lachine and Vees are great alternatives for those who are in the market for a beach holiday.

 

Number two Concord India when people think of India from a travel perspective at least there are typically three things that come to mind food iconic structures and crowds as the largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh Kanpur checks all three boxes the sri radha krishna temple na na now Park and the Kanpur Zoological Park are just a few of the area's most popular attractions concours greatest claim to fame however is its leather it's long been the tannery capital of India unfortunately being an industrial and manufacturing hub Kanpur is also considered to be among the cities with the worst air quality anywhere in the world in 2018 when the World Health Organization published its list of most polluted cities by particulate matter construction Kanpur was.

 

Number one so while those leather and textile markets might be tempting the overwhelming pollution is a strong argument for staying away number one North Korea the current trend in travel seems to be towards authentic unique and highly localized experiences unfortunately in our increasingly interconnected documented and small world destinations that fit that description feel fewer and farther between but North Korea certainly fits the bill the Hermit Kingdom has recently been opening itself up to tourism attracting adventurous travelers who are anxious to explore one of the most insular nations on earth the thing is not only is it incredibly risky to visit a country with such severe laws and poor international relations but it also raises ethical dilemmas yes cultural exchange between outsiders the local people is a benefit to everyone but North Korean defectors ask that travelers not support the country's tourism industry this is because the government controls what visitors see and do and such trips serve to spread propaganda and provide funds to a dictatorship that violates the human rights of its citizens do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip for mojo travels and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest posts.