An American mom who moved to the French Alps experienced the impacts of over-tourism firsthand. She says there's a better way to do it

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• Tourism is bigger than ever, with international tourists set to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
• A new book, "The New Tourist," talks about balancing tourism's impacts and being a mindful traveler.
• The author explained to Business Insider why the stigma around the word "tourist" needs to go.

Whether carving their names on the Coliseum in Rome or haphazardly...