Perspectives

Travel is back – and so are the crowds, swelling to levels that overwhelm visitors and locals alike. Streets overflow, monuments are gridlocked, and the air is thick with the constant buzz of bodies jostling for space. Throughout the world’s most celebrated destinations, locals and visitors are scrambling for a moment of calm amid the claustrophobic chaos. But with some smart planning, timing, flexibility, and a few insider strategies, we can learn how to experience destinations fully, without getting swallowed up by the crowds.