In the fall of 2018, the Dutch government banned the country’s promotion of tourism in Amsterdam. In 2019, the port of Venice barred cruise ships from entering its fragile and historic canals. And in the run up to Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics, the Japanese press have coined the term: "kankō kōgai,” which means “tourism pollution.” As a seasoned traveler to 100 countries and counting, when I first heard about these shifts, I mostly felt relieved that the industry was finally addressing some issues. But another part of me feared for my future as an explorer: Would new limits prevent me from experiencing incredible places?