The End of Tourism? | Europe Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums

We recently took our first trip to Europe in a few years. We decided to go in late April despite the chances of iffy weather in order to try to avoid the tourist hordes of high season. It didn't work. We froze and were trampled by mobs. ... I watch the people or read my book while I'm waiting. I'm pretty positive about life, so I don't spend a lot of time complaining or grumbling about the situation. I'm lucky to be able to afford to travel and to be in good enough shape ...