Articles by me / Published Articles / TravelOf Poses and Hashtags: Travelling Has Changed Since Instagram Took Over (HT Brunch) July 15, 2018 Written by 0 As tourists roam the world selfie sticks in hand, journeys becomes the casualtyA young Asian girl in a crisp white organza bridal dress is precariously perched on an extraordinarily white wall with cascading cave houses and a striking blue dome in the background. A man in a black tuxedo, after regarding himself in a hand-held mirror, joins her and takes instructions from the professional photographer directing the shoot. The couple hold each other in a passionate embrace, with her eyes half-closed and the elaborate ruffles of her dress flowing gently with the wind and merging with the white wall of Oia in Santorini.This pair is one of the many already married or engaged couples who have chosen to pose for their wedding photos in Greece, I am told by the hotel concierge later. The photoshoot has little to do with their real wedding but that minor detail is of no consequence. Nor is Santorini, except that it makes for a good background in romantic photographs on social media. Further Reading...Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – Netflix Show (The Quint) January 24, 2019 Elizabeth Gilbert and the Art of Living (HT Brunch) April 11, 2022 Why Darjeeling Isn’t Everyone’s Cup of Tea (Condé Nast Traveller) May 17, 2022No CommentsLeave a ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Previous PostThe Goodness that is Gulmarg (Condé Nast Traveller) Next PostTidying Up with Marie Kondo - Netflix Show (The Quint)
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