How Instagram ruins your plans (and you don't even realise)
India TodayTaking time out from a busy schedule, convincing your family, partner, or friends, choosing a destination, and booking tickets are no longer the only steps in planning a trip. People tend to showcase only the best parts of a destination, influencing their friends and followers, but they rarely present the full picture,” shares Ryan Prazeres, co-founder of OneBoard App, a travel platform. Unlike when you read a well-researched travel feature or watch a long-form vlog video, the short clips on Instagram do not highlight the not-so-green side of the story. Battling overtourism Overtourism is yet another way Instagram has been killing travel plans. I've seen clients reject perfectly wonderful accommodations because they lack that ‘Instagram aesthetic,’ even when they offer superior experiences and value,” shares Raj Kumar Varma, co-founder of Travjoy – a travel agency.
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