Maciej Lesiak :flag_pirate: on Nostr: Just a friendly heads-up about a trend I've noticed - what I'd call 'Instagram ...

Just a friendly heads-up about a trend I've noticed - what I'd call 'Instagram Tourism'. It involves traveling half a day to get to a spot, all for the sake of one carefully curated photo. We portray an image of perfection, conveniently glossing over the less-than-ideal or even devastated aspects of the places we visit.

I've seen eye-catching photos on social media, taken with the latest top smartphone, that make every location look like a piece of paradise on earth. But let's remember, things aren't always as rosy as they appear.

Don't ever stop smiling, regardless of the circumstance.

I guarantee that such posts will rake in likes, comments, and all that good stuff...

Welcome to the next level of Instagram tourism.

And if anyone asks about the ethical or ecological implications of such practice, a dash of irony in your response should suffice. But remember, an ironic comment does not absolve us of the consequences of our actions.

Let's not forget that behind every Instagram-worthy photo, there's an often ignored ecological footprint, contributing to our planet's carbon load. Amid a global climate crisis, the ethical dimensions of such actions become even more pertinent. It's about time we reevaluate our actions and understand the environmental impact of our quest for the perfect social media post.