Travel on Social Media

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

If you can’t see that a lot of people do this on social media, then I don’t even know what to tell you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

I guess we just have to agree to disagree, as I would never term remote beaches or off the grid countryside as traveling. That’s vacationing. Our family travels for hard core history, culture, and language acquisition. Different strokes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

You realize you and your kids will still have the pics even if you don’t post them? Oh right, I mean “store” them. FB is the only place you can do that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

You realize you and your kids will still have the pics even if you don’t post them? Oh right, I mean “store” them. FB is the only place you can do that.

+1. LOL.

[Anonymous]

Taking pics and sharing pics are two different things.

It's possible to do one without the other, but I think many of us have forgotten that.

[Anonymous]

Only after we're back home. Who'd be stupid enough to advertise that their home is empty?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

Honestly, this makes it even more ridiculous. You specifically choose to get away to remote places only to later blab about it on FB? That’s kinda lame.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

Honestly, this makes it even more ridiculous. You specifically choose to get away to remote places only to later blab about it on FB? That’s kinda lame.

And also a pretty good way to ensure that that beach doesn’t feel remote for much longer.

[Anonymous]

Are those opposed to posting travel pics on private social media accounts generally anti social media altogether? Is it "gauche" to you all to post about any accomplishment, success (again, I mean on a private account presumably consisting of your family and friends)? If not, what do you post on social media? A SMALL handful of pics posted upon return from a fun/joyful/beautiful trip are honestly more interesting and pleasant to view than like 95% of what I see.

Sharing what you're up to and what's going on in your life WITH YOUR FRIENDS is actually ok -- it doesn't make you a raging narcissist. Just reciprocate, show interest in your friends. That's ... being social.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t use social media at all. All of it seems braggy to me, sorry. And it changes your travel experience to be frequently thinking “here’s a nice image to post on social media”. You can’t really be in the moment if that is your mindset. Try doing a trip without taking any photos and see how different that feels.

This is so true. I stopped posting anything at all on social media a few years ago and one of the biggest reasons was it was affecting the way I was thinking about things while I was supposed to be away, relaxing and spending quality time with my family. It is so much more enjoyable to remove social media from the experience. When/if you actually do that, some if you might realize that really were just attempting to brag and show your life in a way that isn’t necessarily genuine.

That’s a very negative way of thinking. While it might apply to some people and their motivation, I don’t think it applies to me and my circle.

I value and appreciate making memories—particularly with my family and friends. Pictures play an important role in that. My spouse’s parents never took pictures, and they regret it. I certainly am not trying to curate a fake image or brag. Rather, I try to make sure I capture some candid shots along with the obligatory tourist pics.

I love storing my pics on FB. I rarely dump all them. Rather, I select the best ones so I can pull them when I’m ready to print. My family and friends seem to enjoy seeing them, and folks often reach out to ask about our trip (often looking for tips on their own travel).

Assuming people are bragging or creating a false narrative is really strange approach to life.

Maybe you should reevaluate why you are taking these trips. It seems your only purpose for going is to get the photos. Don’t worry, you’re hardly alone, but some of us travel for internal validation.

Again: very weird for you to assume the only reason we travel is to post pics on social media. I live to travel. We dedicate a big portion of our dollars to travel regularly throughout the year. We primarily travel to detach and relax (think: remote beaches or off the grid countryside). I’m not posting pics in real time, but I value having nice pics of my family. My kids value the pics as well.

I honestly feel bad for anyone whose initial response is to assign malicious intent. Sad way to go through life.

I guess we just have to agree to disagree, as I would never term remote beaches or off the grid countryside as traveling. That’s vacationing. Our family travels for hard core history, culture, and language acquisition. Different strokes.

Do you realise how obnoxious you sound? Vacationing vs travelling indeed! I hope you’re a bit savvier and more worldly in person. Otherwise I imagine most other travellers would avoid you like the plague.