> But why does there suddenly seem to be such a strong sense of grievance in places where for decades large numbers of tourists have been the norm? > The answer

> But why does there suddenly seem to be such a strong sense of grievance in places where for decades large numbers of tourists have been the norm? > The answer, it would seem, is complicated I think there's a simple explanation; there's just too goddamn many tourists in comparison to before. There are noticeably more people living where I grew up than when I was say 10. I'd estimate somewhere between 2.5 and 3 times more. If there are also about 2.5 times more tourists, that's unbearable. I now live somewhere where tourists like to visit, for some reason. During the day (almost all year round) it feels like there are more tourists than locals. The town is now self-designing itself for them, and now the people who live here. It's more than a little frustrating living here now.