It's something straight out of a Black Mirror episode: everybody is the same.
Oliver KMIA tried to visit Rome's famous Trevi Fountain, but was frustrated when he couldn't even get close to it because of the mob of people taking photos in front of it. He was inspired by this music video about the lack of creativity on social media, and applied it to traveling.
"During my trip, I felt that many people didn't really enjoy the moment and were hooked to their smartphones," Oliver KMIA said, "As if the ultimate goal of travel was to brag about it online and run after the likes and followers."
This video was created by searching through popular travel hashtags, like #followmetoo and #route66, to create a sped-up slideshow of the world's most Instagrammed spots.
Oliver KMIA doesn't think society is doomed because people enjoy taking photos, though.
"However, I was able to find plenty of nice accounts over my research on Instagram. Some of them were inspiring and lead by talented persons. In the end, social networks are just a tool. For better or worse, (or both). Eventually, I couldn't secure a picture of the Trevi Fountain for my Instagram account but I still had a very nice time in Italy."
Topics Instagram
