Exploring the world and exploring diverse cultures is a great way to spend your holidays, but sometimes the large numbers of tourists can take away from the fun of traveling.
A recent study looked into the density of tourists and resident population per square kilometre in cities around the world.
According to the study, eight of the top 10 destinations expected to be busiest in 2024 are in Europe, with the remaining two in North America.
According to a study by Deluxe Holiday Homes, Paris comes out on top with 351,429 visitors per square kilometre, a staggering 1708 percent visitor to population ratio.
Paris is hailed as one of the most fascinating and historic cities on Earth, but it has failed to impress some critics.
TripAdvisor has been flooded with complaints, with disgruntled tourists denouncing lengthy delays and calling attention to sophisticated thieves plaguing the famous French city.
One tourist wrote: “If you want to spend a lot of money waiting in line for hours, just come to Paris to explore places with thousands of people. People are rude and it's not safe to travel on the metro after 9pm.”
Joining the chorus of complaints, another visitor said: “The city is now notorious for pickpockets, stolen mobile phone sellers, badly behaved people, filthy places, street fights and overly crowded areas.”
Their final advice: “It's not worth spending your hard-earned money just to visit the Eiffel Tower. This city will ruin your vacation mood.”
But Paris doesn't lack for attractions, with stunning views, delicious cuisine, and some of the world's most iconic cultural heritage.
One tourist happily described their experience: “Oh, the joys of Paris! Going to Paris is like visiting a mausoleum, and the grandeur of the numerous historical monuments is an unforgettable souvenir.”
“Having visited the City of Lights nearly 10 times, it's easy to think of it as a familiar place,” said another visitor who knows the city's charms well.
While many flock to traditional tourist attractions like the museums and the Eiffel Tower, another adds: “The museums and the Eiffel Tower are where most tourists hang out, but it's the casual places and wide bridges that make the city really fun to be in and explore.”
