We all know Spain for its scenic Mediterranean coast, interspersed with vibrant resort cities and hugged by crystal-clear seas, but if you’ve been to the Iberian country in the past three or four years, you’ve probably noticed how shockingly expensive and busy it’s become. From an average overnight rate of $201 in Barcelona to unsustainable …

With its combination of ancient culture and scenic coastal scenes, Europe seems to be everyone’s go-to destination this summer, with the likes of Spain, France and Croatia all seeing record increases in tourism, with one slight caveat for tourists themselves: Between the inflated room rates and rising anti-tourist sentiment across tourism hotspots, we wouldn’t blame …