Tagged “travel”

wild story.

This seems like it would just amplify existing insta/guide issues rather than solve any problems.. Though maybe the ability to make it tailored could mean it more finds hidden gems for you

yes

The utility derived from planning, having, and remembering a vacation. Wonderful stuff.

the downsides of places optimising for tourism and photography, rather than for being lived in. The problem of everyone wanting a particular special experience.

Some interesting comments on the novelty aspect, routine, familiarity, perception of time

Interesting analysis on immigration, unemployment, language, housing, and economy of Spain. Who writes like this after a vacation?!

Overall, my visit has made me more optimistic about Spain. Much of the measured unemployment is illusory, and immigrants are pouring in to profit from Spain’s combination of high productivity and linguistic accessibility. Housing policy remains bad. Since housing regulation is decentralized, however, some regions of Spain will be atypically tolerant of new construction. Where is the Texas of Spain? I don’t know, but that’s where the future is.

The worldwide sameness that results from everyone chasing the same internet aesthetic, and impact on tourist experiences.

Depending on algorithms, however, doesn’t work as well in cities, where culture is more important than geography