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Authorities Warn of 'Selfie Tourism' Damaging Iconic Landmarks

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is sounding the alarm over the spread of “selfie tourism”, which it says could destroy some of the world's most iconic sites. UNESCO defines selfie tourism as “the trend of travelers visiting places primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks and … Read more

German Tourists Fined for Damaging Iconic National Park

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German tourists have been charged by authorities after they admitted to damaging property and structures in Joshua Tree National Park, according to a press release and a report from the National Parks Service (NPS). New York Times. A park ranger discovered “fresh yellow paintball spatter on structures and signs” while on patrol in the early … Read more