When Tourism Goes Septic.

Using a medical metaphor, the author characterizes overtourism as a systemic infection, or "sepsis," that erodes the social, ecological, and economic stability of destinations like Goa. The article warns that the pursuit of "viral" popularity commodifies local life and strains vital infrastructure, ultimately calling for "conscious tourism" that respects a community's carrying capacity and treats destinations as homes rather than disposable backdrops.