The commodification of travel
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- Travel is increasingly seen as collecting and consuming places, often referred to as 'doing' a country or location.
- A scratch-off map exemplifies the mindset of treating travel as a checklist of completed destinations.
- Social media has shifted travel from exploration to a tool for social status, prioritizing photos over genuine experiences.
- The focus on capturing perfect images for Instagram often prevents people from fully appreciating beautiful places.
- Japan's photo restrictions in some settings highlight a cultural effort to preserve real-time experiences.
- While collecting travel experiences can be personally fulfilling, it's important to occasionally disconnect and enjoy the world directly.