With that in mind, it’s even more important that you research the destinations you want to travel to.
The best antidote to hype is, well, the truth. Read some news articles, scroll through some photos on Google, skim some travel blogs.
Try to see what those oh-so-utterly-perfect tourist spots look like from other perspectives. That should help you set more realistic expectations.
Like it or not, people tend to compare themselves to other folks. Including people who have massive followings on social media.
However, you can seriously harm your mental health and develop self-esteem issues if you constantly compare yourself to influencers. When you constantly read between the lines that you’re ‘not good enough’ while everyone else is living such a happy, rich, whatever else life, it gnaws at you.
A good rule of thumb is to reduce the amount of time you spend on social media if you find yourself constantly exhausted, drained, and anxious after using it. It’s fine to enjoy it in small quantities.
Nobody’s telling you to be a Luddite and live like a hermit with no tech. However, it becomes an issue when your daily life suffers from internet and social media addiction.
It’s also worrying if you feel that you can’t make any serious decisions without first seeing what your favorite influencers and celebrities would advise.
Which of these social media versus reality comparisons shocked you the most? What have been the most disappointing tourist spots you’ve visited in person? On the other hand, what are some destinations that have pleasantly surprised you?
Where do you plan to travel to in the near future, dear Pandas? What do you do to avoid overhyping yourself? We’d love to hear all about your trips! Tell us all about your travels in the comments section, at the very bottom of this list.
