Is UNESCO Really Saving the Past?

For many, a visit to a UNESCO world heritage sight is dampened by the hordes of other tourists and buses that populate the area. It’s not just the tourists, but also the myriad of locals who line the temple areas chasing after unsuspecting tourists selling trinkets and books. Any thoughts?

http://tripologist.com/south-east-asia/is-unesco-bad-for-our-world-heritage/

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