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Natalie B. Compton
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The world’s most popular tourist sites can take your breath away for their majesty - and be absolutely miserable for the sheer number of crowds.

Their fame is most of the problem; too many people want to see the most celebrated spots on the planet, resulting in crowds, congestion and eye-popping costs.