Once upon a time, travel was such a romantic affair.
Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles, carry your bags, go as you go, explore the unknown world, feel different cultures, and experience different lives.
But nowadays, travel seems to have changed, and more and more people feel physically and mentally exhausted, even more tired than going to work.
Why is that?
Think about the friends around us, do you often see their travel photos in the circle of friends?
The map is full of small flags, as if conquering the whole world.
Every time you go to a new attraction, the first thing you do is not to enjoy the scenery, but to take out your mobile phone to take pictures, for fear that others will not know that you have been there.
This kind of check-in type tour has turned us into a mechanical shooting tool, and the scenic spots have become the same background board.
We are busy taking pictures and posting on social media, but we forget to stop and feel the scenery in front of us and experience the meaning of the journey.
In addition to taking photos and checking in, another tiring reason is the crowds.
China's holiday system has caused a large number of people to flock to a limited number of popular scenic spots at the same time.
During Golden Week, the major attractions are packed, queuing for hours just to see the scenery that has long been surrounded by crowds, this experience is not so much a tour, but a live experience of "people from the crowd".
Think about it, you rush to the spot you have in mind, only to find that your eyes are full of people, and you can't even find the right angle to take a picture, let alone enjoy the scenery quietly.
In this case, can you still feel the joy of traveling?
In addition to the large number of people, there are also various consumption traps that are difficult to guard against.
Some unscrupulous businesses take advantage of tourists' unfamiliarity with the local situation, raise prices, and even set up various routines, so that tourists spend money unjustly and spoil their mood.
For example, some so-called "specialties" are actually ordinary goods, but the price is several times more expensive than outside.
There are also "tour guides" who take you to attractions that are simply not worth visiting, and then receive high rebates from them.
These chaos have made tourism more and more commercial, more and more routine, and more and more tiring.
In addition, overfilling the itinerary is also an important cause of travel fatigue.
In order to visit more attractions in a limited time, many people arrange a full itinerary, leaving early and returning late every day, running between various attractions, and there is no time to rest and experience.
This kind of sightseeing tour, although there are many scenic spots, it is difficult to leave a deep impression.
It's not so much about tourism as it's about getting things done.
Finally, the psychology of comparison is also an important factor that leads to travel fatigue.
The purpose of many people's travel is not to relax, but to show off, in order to get more likes and comments in the circle of friends.
They will choose some popular and expensive attractions, and then take all kinds of beautiful photos and post them to their circle of friends, as a way to prove their quality of life and taste.
This kind of comparison psychology will not only increase the cost of travel, but also make people feel anxious and stressed.
So, how do we get rid of this travel exhaustion?
In fact, it is very simple, return to the essence of tourism, slow down and experience with heart.
Don't treat tourism as a task, don't travel for the sake of checking in, but choose the places you are really interested in, and feel the local culture and customs with your heart.
Don't overload your itinerary and allow plenty of time to rest and relax so that you can truly enjoy your trip.
Don't travel for the sake of showing off, don't be swayed by other people's eyes, and choose the right way to travel for you, which is the most important thing.
The meaning of tourism is to broaden your horizons, increase your knowledge, and relax, not to take pictures and check in, nor to show off.
Let's put down our mobile phones, slow down, feel the beauty of the journey with our hearts, and let travel return to its original meaning.