Paris, Amsterdam and Venice have drawn visitors for centuries, but their popularity often result in packed streets and rising costs that can dampen the travel experience and put a strain on local communities.

These major cities aren’t alone. Tensions have reached a boiling point in many overtouristed areas, with irate locals occupying overcrowded beaches in the Spanish islands and even sabotaging short-term vacation rentals in Rome . Fortunately, there are many beautiful and underappreciated places to visit around the world where the local population welcomes tourism.

Intrepid Travel’s annual Not Hot List for 2026, released on Sept. 10, is designed to highlight the lesser-known destinations that are every bit as captivating as their more popular peers, whilst encouraging responsi

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