Don’t imagine every little thing you see in your newsfeed.

Oh, the seemingly excellent lifetime of a luxurious journey influencer. Penthouse suites, personal jets, spa therapies, and floating breakfasts…and all they should do within the identify of labor is submit a few pictures trying (effortlessly) attractive whereas indulging in them. Who wouldn’t need to commerce locations with a journey influencer?

There’s endlessly been a debate surrounding the authenticity of content material creators (they’ve even been labeled rip-off artists of the digital age). But, in contrast to after we see an advert that we all know is an outright pretend, many people can’t assist however really feel a pang of FOMO when scrolling our social feeds. The road of make-believe is blurry.

As a journey author, I’ve gone on media journeys, reviewed motels, and attended awards ceremonies within the firm of influencers. I’m not saying they’re all liars; there are various sincere and good accounts on the market, however I need to make clear the extent of fabrication I’ve witnessed firsthand. So subsequent time you’re scrolling and swiping in wanderlust, simply keep in mind, not all is as glamorous because it seems within the lifetime of a luxurious journey influencer.