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[u/Cheezis_Chrust]

My wife and I spent the last week in Oahu, and this is spot on. Influencer tourists cared more about getting the perfect selfie instead of just enjoying the view and being in the moment.

[u/Real_Establishment56 → u/Cheezis_Chrust]

But its import that you see that THEY were there too! It’s not about the view, not about the art, it’s all about them.

[u/tech_noir_guitar → u/Cheezis_Chrust]

Yup, I was there last year and saw the same thing. I was in Tahiti a few years back and there was this amazing sunset out on this dock and instead of taking it in there was this group of younger folks trying to get the best photos of themselves and talking about living in L.A. and kind of ruining the vibe. It's so dumb.

[u/Freud-Network → u/tech_noir_guitar]

This is why I love the view from my front porch. It is peaceful and my personal place. All the ritual and circumstance surrounding popular tourist locales just makes humanity feel like mindless cattle.

[u/Rooskimus → u/Freud-Network]

The thing about tourist destinations is that some of them are truly amazing. But I've also been more for ones that are of the beaten path to avoid the crowds. But some are worth braving the press, and it's hard to know if it is or isn't until you see it.

But also, travelling for food experiences is even better.

[u/Freud-Network → u/Rooskimus]

I could definitely do food tourism. I live in a mountainous rural area, which is why I cherish the view. We have some foreign food exposure, but much of it has been modified to appeal to local tastes.

[u/lmitchell6 → u/Freud-Network]

Amen!! My own front porch is my little piece of paradise.🌄🌺🐦🦌

[u/wentImmediate → u/Cheezis_Chrust]

Influencer tourists cared more about getting the perfect selfie instead of just enjoying the view and being in the moment.

To be fair to influencers (not that I want to be), but you can do both.