My husband and I started traveling to 'check places off our bucket list' instead of actually experiencing them, and now we rush through destinations taking photos for social media rather than soaking anything in. We came back from Paris last month and realized we barely remember being there because we were so focused on hitting all the famous spots.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pursuit of travel achievements has replaced genuine engagement and shared discovery.
“Where Are You with Travel as play and discovery?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.