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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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.[/quote]

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