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Social media and travel: blessing or curse?
It really depends! On one hand, it really helps us to connect to others and is great for trip planning inspiration. Plus, while we’re traveling, it is a great tool for finding hidden gems and iconic places where we’re visiting!
On the other hand, it can cause us to compare ourselves to others, forgetting that what people post is the highlight reel of their life. It can also be an issue when we’re so busy with our phones that we forget to put them down and enjoy this amazing experience!
In this podcast episode, we talk about the realities of social media and travel, discussing when it can be helpful and hurtful.
We want to know… what are your thoughts on this?
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Table of Contents
Time Stamps Social Media and Travel:
- 0:22- Intro
- 0:39- Updates/chat
- 6:25- Topic intro
- 10:53- How has social media changed the way you travel?
- 17:07- Does social media take some of the awe or wonder out of travel?
- 20:54- When is social media at its best while traveling?
- 24:29- When is social media at its worst while traveling?
- 29:25- What is one tip that you have to make sure that social media is benefitting your travel?
- 36:28- Wrap up
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Kat is the founder and author of the World Wide Honeymoon blog. She has traveled to 39 countries spanning 5 continents to find the most romantic, unique, and fun places for couples to enjoy time together. She creates in-depth itineraries, honeymoon guides, packing lists, and even travel budget guides (Kat’s a former accountant!). Kat has been blogging since 2017, giving honest opinions and tips from her experiences while traveling. Aside from this blog, she runs a podcast with her husband, Chris, called the World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast and a travel blog dedicated to France called France Voyager.