Are we "bores" with our travel stories? (page 13 of 16)

I totally agree with you, Jemmaflor! I found the solution to avoid this very real pitfall: I keep a daily serial going by sharing just a short reflection or anecdote that I want to be poetic, funny, or philosophical—but very short, illustrated with one or two photos, and whoever wants to follow along can! I have my loyal followers, and as a result, we only exchange a few impressions when I return, nothing more. No detailed, exhaustive accounts like: « After a restorative nap, we hit the road again at 3 PM heading toward , ,, » only to arrive exhausted and overwhelmed by the heat at our destination, where we enjoyed a well-deserved meal. »

So, what did you eat? 🙂

Hihihi!

"After a restorative nap, we hit the road again at 3 PM, heading toward... only to arrive exhausted and drained by the heat at our destination, where we enjoyed a well-deserved meal."

I’m ready to read this travel journal! 😉 😎

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Got it! :)

No detailed and exhaustive account like: "After a restorative nap, we hit the road again at 3 PM heading toward..." only to arrive exhausted and overwhelmed by the heat at our destination, where we enjoyed a well-deserved meal.

You forgot to add the photo of the dishes during the romantic dinner!

Hahaha.

in that case, I find it more interesting than all the stories that are just copy-pasted from travel guides

in this case, I find it more interesting than all the stories that are just copy-pasted from travel guides

With texts that regularly lack rich vocabulary and expressions. And on top of that, terrible photos taken in a rush with a phone. Everything’s there: the blur, the poor centering, the awful framing, no focus, cut-off feet, etc.

The craziest part is how many people gush and congratulate the author for their "beautiful" photos. Hard to tell if it’s their eyes or their brains that are damaged—or both.

For me, it’s a mystery: those who praise both the people posting great photos *and* those who dare to share a mess of images you wouldn’t even want in your attic. Yet they’re not running for office or anything. Oh well, some questions will just remain unanswered!

And on top of that, with crappy photos taken on the fly with our phones. Everything’s there: the blur, the bad centering, the framing from hell, no focus, cut-off feet, etc.

You forgot the 45-degree horizons...

It’s true that you might wonder how anyone could find a photo beautiful when it’s just plain monstrous. And yet... Beauty isn’t a universal concept.

I think some of us are what you’d call "easy to please," while others have what you’d call "particular tastes." It’s less agreeable but just as close to the truth.

A concrete example: a travel journal about India where someone tells the story of the Taj Mahal, posts photos—no interest to me. I’ll just go on Google, type "Taj Mahal," and I’ll know and see way more. But the story with a photo of the meal eaten at a restaurant after visiting the Taj Mahal? That’s what interests me, as someone who’s a huge fan of Indian cuisine. I won’t find that on Google.

In that case, I find it way more interesting than all the stories that are just copy-pasted from travel guides.

Often with texts that are poorer in vocabulary and expressions. And on top of that, terrible photos taken in a rush with a phone. Everything’s there: the blur, the bad framing, the awful composition, no focus, cut-off feet, etc.

The craziest part is the number of people who gush and congratulate the author for their "beautiful" photos. Hard to tell if it’s their eyes or their brains that are damaged—or both.

For me, it’s a mystery: those who praise both the participants with great photos *and* those who dare to post a collection of images you wouldn’t even want in your attic. Yet they’re not running for office or anything. Oh well, some questions will just remain unanswered!

You know I go to Thailand regularly—over there, the food is just so good that I’ve often already started or finished my dish by the time I think to film or photograph it. So I don’t feel too guilty about having fewer mouthwatering food pics in my travel journals.

The craziest part is the number of people who gush and congratulate the author for their beautiful photos.

Hmm, isn’t there a little jealousy in there? 😉

Otherwise, I’d love for MasterPo to explain how you can take photos at 45 degrees?

Otherwise, I’d love for MasterPo to explain how we can get photos at a 45-degree angle?

Well, 45-degree horizons are a bit over the top—it’s just to make an impression (and it works), but horizons that aren’t perfectly level are everywhere...

The craziest part is the number of people who gush and congratulate the author for their beautiful photos.

Hmm, isn’t there a little jealousy in there? 😉

Otherwise, I’d love for MasterPo to explain how you can take photos at a 45-degree angle?

Honestly, that’s not likely. Especially when you know you’ve created something good. Plus, we neither gain nor lose anything financially in this situation.

A dose of perplexity and a sense of rebellion against the irrationality of it all, sure. Especially since, given some of the images, the compliments become downright ridiculous.

For the second question, MasterPo knows the student needs solid examples to really grasp the explanation, given their level. 😛

For the second question, Masterpo knows that the student, given their level, needs compelling examples to truly grasp the explanation. 😛

Who is the master and who is the student in this matter?

Why always want to denigrate and belittle people? Then, social fragmentation and hierarchical relationships have nothing to do with the spirit of travel... everyone wants to travel and share their impressions (besides, what I’m writing is definitely related to the main topic).

What interests me is the subjective view of travel, even if it’s awkward, not things that try to conform to a social norm at all costs. And besides, in that awkwardness, in the clumsiness of things, there’s often authenticity, beauty, and spontaneity...

Jojoone1 isn’t criticizing clumsiness, just condemning the praise of clumsiness.

Same here.

I don’t mind people posting awkward texts or crappy photos. Sometimes you can get something great out of them. But coming to gush over mediocre photos or texts—that’s harder for me to swallow.

As an aside, *affaire* is a feminine noun.

Hello,

Bravo! What a magnificent response—so profound, rich, and humane, with even a touch of humor. It’s also written with undeniable elegance and mastery of the French language, while demonstrating a confident grasp of foreign languages. All this while maintaining just the right conciseness. 🙂