I went to Venice for the first time. I loved it, but I won't go back due to the massive crowds.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Italy, and saw first-hand how overtourism impacts its residents.

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The tourist tax in Venice didn't deter enough travelers. Now, the hot spot is limiting tour groups.

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Overtourism in Venice is getting so bad that city officials are putting a cap on tourist groups.

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After traveling to over 40 countries, I have no plans to return to these 4 places around the globe

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After traveling to over 40 countries, there are a few locations I'm not in a rush to return to.

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I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.

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An aerial view of Florence and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Florence was one of the many cities I visited in Italy.

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I moved from Texas to Italy because I was concerned about US politics and the economy. Venice is so much more reasonable in every single way.

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A man on a boat in Venice, Italy.
Alan Bruton moved to Venice, Italy, in his late 50s and opened an architecture and exhibition design studio.

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