It’s not every day you get the chance to write about your own hometown — but I did, and I asked locals what it’s like to live with the booming presence of tourism in the city where I grew up. This story is the result. Grateful to everyone who shared their voices and experiences with me.

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Activists, workers, experts and local politicians all argue that overtourism is hollowing out the fabric of Naples. And many cities across Italy are wrestling with the same pressures.

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