Tourism will never stop, but this is why numerous major Tourist spots will.  It’s on everyone’s bucket list to visit Travel Destinations like Venice and Pompeii ,and their beauty and awe factor mean it’s no surprise why some spots get more attention than others. However, the vast amounts of tourists accumulated over time have actually left a pretty big dent at some iconic places. Now, whilst travelling is still not allowed in Australia, this can be a great time to brush up on some research and be aware on how to be more respectful next time going overseas to preserve and save sacred and ancient artefacts. Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru This ‘hidden’ ancient Inca village is not so hidden. These days over-crowding is putting the site in danger, including landslides and an increase of litter.   As a result, the Ministry of Culture in Cusco approved the “Regulation on Sustainable Use and Tourist Visits for the Conservation of Llaqta of Machu Picchu” and created new 2020 Machu Picchu rules aimed to limit tourist numbers.  To avoid a disruption in flow amongst visitors, selfie sticks, tripods, mono-pods or extensions for cameras, cell phones or any other stabilizing equipment or extension for filming and/or photography are banned of use on […]

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