In my last post, I briefly mentioned the importance of avoiding the following situation: being alone and lost in a foreign country at night. Long story short, after I flew into Amsterdam, I accidentally took a train to Rotterdam Central Station instead of Amsterdam Central Station. I know I’m not the only person who has hopped on the wrong train in their lifetime. After all, two thirds of the name was correct. Luckily, after I arrived in Rotterdam, I was able to catch a train to the correct station and ended up in my hostel only a bit after 1AM.
With that being said, after reflecting on my time in Amsterdam, I considered highlighting differences between it and America, such as the decriminalization of marijuana or the legality of prostitution as observed in coffee shops and the Red Light District, respectively, for example. But instead, I will address neither.
While in Amsterdam, I went on my first bike tour and spent three hours exploring the city. Because my hands were preoccupied, I did not take pictures or videos while riding the bike. Other than the five or so brief stops our group made, I spent my time observing the city for my own experience and for my own memories. I’ve noticed that my fellow travelers often feel compelled to “capture it all.” I, too, have felt this way during several of my travels, but I want to leave you with the following questions:
- Would you still choose to travel if you were not permitted to take photos or videos?
- Would you still choose to travel if you were unable to use Snapchat?
- Have you ever travelled to a new place and not posted pictures on social media?
#QTNA
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