Over tourism is becoming a significant issue in popular destinations worldwide, with cities like Barcelona and countries like Japan struggling to balance economic benefits with the challenges of an increasing number of visitors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the impact of over tourism in Spain and Japan. They discuss how the surge in tourism is driving up living costs, displacing local residents, and prompting government interventions. The episode focuses on the measures being taken in Spanish cities like Barcelona and Valencia, as well as Japan’s efforts to manage overcrowding in famous tourist spots such as Mt. Fuji. D2B 329 provides an insightful analysis of the challenges posed by over tourism in Spain and Japan. The discussion highlights the measures these countries are taking to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the need to protect local communities and maintain quality of life for residents. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, audio script PDFs, bonus vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.