My Philosophy as a Creator
I aim to inspire my readers to have meaningful, productive experiences with their destination. As creators or “travel influencers,” our content has consequences. I’m developing strategies to reduce my negative impact and encourage my followers/readers to spend their time and money more sustainably when traveling.
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From one “travel influencer” to another, our content has consequences. Before hitting post, ask yourself: Does this encourage meaningful interaction with the destination? How will this impact the locals? What are the potential environmental consequences? Does this follow the guidance and regulations set by tourism experts? I’ve compiled some common posts I see that don’t…
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After visiting Sedona last weekend and waiting in a line of ~100 people to take a photo on Devil’s Bridge, I can understand why people gatekeep their hikes. Some places, particularly in nature, really are “ruined” by Instagram. Even if every hiker packs out their trash, that level of traffic just isn’t sustainable. In theory,…
Latitudes with Lucy 