The discussion highlights the superficial nature of counting countries visited on platforms like Instagram, where travelers often showcase numbers rather than experiences. Participants argue that reducing travel to a simple tally strips away the richness of cultural diversity within a country. The dialogue suggests that many people check off countries visited, often overlooking the significance of revisiting and exploring multifaceted locations. Ultimately, the conversation encourages a deeper appreciation for travel beyond superficial metrics, emphasizing the importance of meaningful engagement with destinations.
My problem with country counting-beyond that it's annoying as are many things that all of us on social media including me do-is that it strips away the nuance that in one country, there are many things to do and see.
Once you check a box on a screen, it's very final, like you've completed something. And travel is wonderful when it makes you want to return.
If you've only been to Tokyo, you haven't seen Japan; you've seen Tokyo. If you go elsewhere in the country, you see a whole different thing.
The thing about a bio is that people, in a very small space, are trying to convey why you would trust and follow them-why they matter.
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