What we lose when Instagram shapes our travels
Instead of standing in awe in front of natural wonders, I've lately been distracted by the sheer number of selfies going on (and by the inadvertent poke of a selfie stick). Tourists show up to a historical monument that has deep meaning, take one photo and immediately take off - without pausing to absorb the significance of the spot.
This is what it means to travel the world in the age of social media, where it's more about sharing a stunning virtual postcard and less about the wonder and adventure of the journey.
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