escape and explore and only when you returned would you share stories, photos and videos with loved ones, but today we unconsciously incorporate our home lives into our holidays attempting to create an aesthetically pleasing image of our adventures. Years ago people knew what it felt like to miss a friend or relative when they were away which only strengthened their appreciation for each other. People used to sit down together and flick through photo albums or watch holiday videos, but the downfall of being constantly connected is that we lose personal contact and we forget what it means to truly miss someone and appreciate them upon returning home. Social media isn’t the only reason our lives lack adventure. GPS systems may prevent us from getting lost, which isn’t exactly as terrible as it seems. In the ‘olden days,’ people relied on maps and when maps didn’t work travellers would pull up at a gas station or a general store and ask directions from a real person who lived in the area and could recommend the must-see sights, from a different perspective to a tourist brochure. With the invention of the GPS we have put our trust in a voice that will take us to our destination on the fastest route but will fail to point out the anonymous scenic spots that only a local would know about.
DALLIANCE Magazine: July/August 2014
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