Stress on vacation: the 10 most chaotic travel destinations in the world revealed!

Stress on vacation: the 10 most chaotic travel destinations in the world revealed!

Vienna, Österreich - A current analysis of the travel portal Radical Storage shows that not every vacation actually brings relaxation. The examination is based on over 97,000 reviews of tourist attractions in 100 most visited cities worldwide and focuses on keywords such as "overcrowded", "sound" and "chaotic". The results reveal which travel destinations are considered particularly stressful.

The study leads Tokyo as the most stressful travel destination, followed by other Japanese cities such as Osaka and Kyoto. Tokyo in particular attracts with its variety of technology and culinary arts, but has to struggle with problems such as crowds and disorientation. These stress factors mean that 25.2 percent of the ratings in Tokyo are classified as stressful.

The top 10 most stressful travel destinations

• 1. Tokio (Japan) - 25.2% stress -related reviews
• 2. Osaka (Japan) - 21.6%
• 3. Kyoto (Japan) - 21.5%
• 4. London (Great Britain) - 17.7%
• 5. Shanghai (China) - 16.7%
• 6. Beijing (China) - 16.6%
• 7. Phuket (Thailand) - 15.6%
• 8. New York City (USA) - 15.4%
• 9. Prague (Czech Republic) - 15.2%
• 10. Paris (France) - 14.9%

An essential feature of these cities is the overcrowding that is identified as the main cause of stress on vacation. The analysis suggests that efficient preparations, combination with quieter goals and booking outside the high season can help minimize stress. Less frequented places often offer the necessary peace and relaxation.

The influence of mass tourism

The global boom in tourism, as reported by Statista , has both positive and negative effects. While many destinations benefit from the economic benefits of tourism, they are also facing the challenges of mass tourism. Venice and Barcelona are examples of cities that have taken regulatory measures to reduce visitor printing, including limitation of travel groups and requirements for holiday accommodation.

This problem also affects Germany, where tourist hotspots such as Timmendorfer Strand and Sylt suffer from visitor turrets. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, for example, 75 percent of the locals believe that tourism has positive economic effects, but many also report on traffic difficulties and environmental pollution that are associated with tourism.

The results of the analysis impressively show that careful weighing of travel destinations and good preparation are crucial to ensure the desired recovery factor on vacation. With the progressive increase in tourism and the forecast doubles of tourist demand by 2050, it is essential to find solutions that take into account both the needs of travelers and those of the local population.