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At the risk of sounding old, I know what she means. I wonder sometimes why people travel, if they spend so much time on their phones while doing so. And only sourcing travel advice from social media means everyone goes to the same places. "A well-travelled friend just returned from Paris, and instead of getting a boost from his trip, he came back feeling dispirited. Not one to complain, and ever grateful for the ability to travel, he nevertheless was discouraged by the behaviour of others. "They weren’t behaving badly – but they were boring. Everywhere he went, there were lines around the block, not for attractions like music and art, but for ... bakeries. People were glued to their phones, uninterested in engaging in conversation or even a smile. "As someone who had drunk in the romance of travel when young, heading off from Australia when the world seemed big and undiscovered, he now felt travelling was a diminished experience." #travel https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/my-friend-just-went-to-paris-he-came-back-dispirited-20260420-p5zpae.html