The beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca is an incredibly popular beach destination, especially in the summer. So much so, that is sadly suffering from the consequences of overtourism. Earlier this year, thousands of locals demonstrated in Mallorca against the negative impacts of overtourism; incresed rental prices, overcrowded beaches, loss of quality of life & a drop in wages. So is it still possible to visit in a sustainable way? Well, that's what I am going to try and convince you in this guide, so that if you do choose to visit Mallorca, that you can do so in a way that will hopefully not be deterimental to the locals living there.

Albania has started to gain in popularity of late, and rightly so. Not only is it beautiful, but the people are some of the friendliest and welcoming you'll ever meet, which makes for some great hospitality. This guide highlights some of the best locally owned guesthouses around Albania, not only ensuring you'll have the best stay, but also that your money can go directly to support these incredible local businesses. Make sure to save this for your next trip and subscribe to see more guides like this!