S03E015 - Travelfluencers

randInt podcast with Raffy and Chandra

We’ve covered influencers, now lets niche down to travel influencers (or travelfluencers as were calling them)! We explore the rise of travel influencers and how they showcase their experiences through social media. There’s lots of pros and cons of travel influencing, including the impact on tourism and the potential for overcrowding in popular destinations. So buckle up and let’s get into the world of travelfluencers!

Things mentioned in the episode

• Natures Window, Kalbarri - https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/loop-and-natures-window
• 500px - https://www.500px.com
• Paris Highline - https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jun/07/paris-promenade-plantee-free-elevated-park-walkway-bastille-bois-de-vincennes
• Montparnasse Tower - https://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/

Takeaways

• Travel influencing has become a popular niche within the influencer industry, with people sharing their travel experiences through social media.
• Travel influencers often showcase the highlights of their trips, creating a highlight reel that may not reflect the full reality of their experiences.
• There are both positive and negative aspects to travel influencing, including the potential for overcrowding in popular destinations.
• Travel can be a transformative experience, allowing individuals to see different perspectives and appreciate other cultures.
• Exploring new places and discovering hidden gems can be a rewarding part of travel. Australia has a space agency and is involved in space exploration.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Topic Introduction

00:35

Becoming a Travel Influencer

02:16

Highlight Reels and Authenticity

03:01

Meeting Other Travel Influencers

04:00

The Good and Bad of Travel Influencing

05:06

Discovering New Ways of Living

06:32

The Subtlety of Travel Influencing

07:36

Unrealistic Expectations and Manufactured Experiences

09:00

The Impact on Tourism and Overcrowding

11:04

Finding Hidden Gems and Local Recommendations

13:08

Different Perspectives and Sonder

19:00

The Joy of Exploration and Unexpected Discoveries

27:40

Pros and Cons of Travel Influencing

30:37

Wrap-up and Positive Note

Links to other Raffy & Chandra projects

• Raffy's newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday Surprise⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Raffy's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Photos x Raffy⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Chandra's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠

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