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Overtourism empties the city: how Santiago de Compostela’s housing crisis and crowding threaten its sacred balance

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Santiago de Compostela is experiencing a sharp paradox: a record wave of pilgrims and casual visitors converging on a centuries-old sacred city, even as scraps of everyday life vanish from its historic core. The latest research paints a stark image: last year’s pilgrimage influx reached a record half a million people, a number five times larger than the city’s own resident population. On the ground, that pressure shows up as choked streets, late-night hymns spilling into narrow lanes, and a housing market that has become almost inaccessible for locals. A telling, oft-quoted line from local residents captures the moment: the city has emptied out. Behind that stark assessment lies a web of policy decisions, cultural tensions, and a broader European trend that Thai readers will recognize in cities facing their own tourist-borne pressures.

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Hidden Crisis: Rural Homelessness Rises in the Shadows of Maine’s Tourism Boom

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As vacationers flock to the scenic beauty of coastal Maine, a rising tide of invisible hardship persists, just beyond the sightlines of Mount Desert Island’s bustling tourist hubs. The latest reports reveal a significant escalation in rural homelessness across Hancock County, where forested lanes and tranquil coves mask a swelling crisis among residents living in tents, vehicles, abandoned homes, or on borrowed plots of land—an issue mirrored in many global tourism hotspots, including Thailand’s own rural and resort-adjacent provinces.

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Quiet Rural Homelessness in Maine Puts Spotlight on Tourism’s Uneven Benefits

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A thriving tourism scene along Maine’s coast hides a growing hardship in rural Hancock County. As visitors flock to Mount Desert Island and nearby attractions, families live in tents, cars, or abandoned spaces, often on land they don’t own. The trend echoes challenges seen in other travel hubs and resonates with Thai readers who recognize how growth can bypass vulnerable communities.

In the corridor from Ellsworth to Machias, a local food pantry has expanded from serving 35 families to nearly 500 households. Authorities warn that at least 20 people are living precariously, with some housed in tents, campers, or derelict properties along back roads. This reflects a broader rural pattern: homelessness rising out of sight even as urban counts attract more attention.

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