Far From the Madding Crowd: Why I Avoid UNESCO Sites July 21st, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins There, I said it. I’ve increasingly found myself avoiding UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Not because they aren’t extraordinary. Many are. And certainly not because I don’t appreciate history, beauty, or cultural significance. Quite the opposite. But somewhere between the selfie sticks, timed-entry tickets, and tour buses unloading the hordes, I’ve started asking myself: At what… Read More »