Is overtourism destroying the authentic travel experience, and should popular destinations impose daily visitor caps? Last summer in Barcelona, I waited 40 minutes just to see Gaudi's architecture behind a sea of selfie sticks, and locals seemed exhausted by the crowds. Venice's resident population has dropped below 50,000 partly due to tourist pressure, yet tourism dollars keep small economies afloat. Caps might preserve charm but could also price out budget travelers and hurt businesses that depend on visitor volume. Without limits though, places like Maya Bay in Thailand had to close entirely to recover—so what's the right balance between access and preservation?