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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Vacation should be enjoyable. Generally, a holiday is a favored activity to recharge the energy and relieve the fatigue from daily routines. However, the large number of tourists at the same time and place often causes stress, especially in popular tourist destinations facing issues of overtourism or excessive tourism.
Quoting Metro.co.uk, a study by Dipndive revealed 10 cities that are the most unwelcoming and stressful for tourists but still attract the attention of many travelers. The company, which is engaged in scuba diving and snorkeling, observed various factors causing unpleasant vacation experiences, including the number of tourists, area, total population, noise levels, air quality (AQI), restaurant prices, transportation costs, taxi fares, and crime index. Here is the list.
1. Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Las Vegas took the top position with a score of 95. The city, nicknamed Sin City, offers luxurious hotels, giant casinos, and world-class entertainment. Despite the luxury offered, tourists have to pay for their needs at high prices. Furthermore, extreme density with 187,000 visitors per 100,000 residents, coupled with high levels of noise, causes stress.
2. San Francisco, California, US
The area known as the City by the Bay is popular among tourists who want to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Painted Ladies. However, San Francisco received a combined score of 93 because visitors face dense crowds, poor air quality, and high restaurant costs.
3. New York, US
New York is one of the main tourist destinations. There are many activities that can be done in the Big Apple, including visiting famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Times Square. Due to the large number of tourists, the noise level in this city is also high.
4. London, UK
In the list, London, the capital of England, scored 85, with the high figure being due to expensive living costs, public transportation costs of 2.82 or $59,000 per ticket, and dining out at 20.76 or $437,000.
5. Los Angeles, California, US
Beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, and the bustle of the film industry are reasons why tourists choose Los Angeles as their vacation destination. Unfortunately, this popularity damages the air quality, with a daily AQI level reaching 116. This makes outdoor activities less comfortable.
6. Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is a city that offers a fairytale-like vacation. However, the cost of daily necessities is relatively high. Basic needs for tourists such as food cost 26.44, equivalent to $468,000, and transportation costs 4.65 or $82,000 per ticket.
7. San Diego, California, US
San Diego is popular among tourists because of its many beaches and popular attractions, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Legoland California. Due to this, the city in California attracts the attention of many tourists. The study reported high noise levels and moderate air quality.
8. Milan, Italy
In eighth position is Milan with a score of 73. The city in Italy is known as the global capital of fashion and design. Milan is also popular for its architecture, ranging from medieval to contemporary, for example, the Duomo Cathedral. However, landmarks and cultural influences contribute to the density and crime rate here.
9. Portland, Oregon, US
Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon. It is known for its dynamic culture with a unique blend of nature and urbanism. However, the city scored 72 due to a high crime rate. In addition, the area known as the City of Roses is quite densely visited by tourists.
10. Paris, France
Paris with a combined score of 71 occupies the tenth position in the stress ranking. This City of Love is known to be busy for 24 consecutive hours and has to deal with the highest tourist density of 273,000 tourists per 100,000 residents.
NIA NUR FADILLAH | METRO.CO.UK
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