Social networking is the language of our generation. This social structure facilitates communication between people all over the world depending on certain interests, areas of expertise, shared values etc. In the most common sense, our society uses an array of social platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to inform friends and family of their experiences, reach out to potential employers and basically connect with people all over the world. These platforms alone have shifted the way in which we think and interact with people. Some may argue that social networks have ruined our society’s ability to have personable relationships, however, I believe that it has pushed our generation forwards.
I, for one, have used social networks to fuel my travels. My goal for my social media is to get a conversation started. Whether that means getting feedback on a restaurant I posted about, triggering a conversation based on a certain tourist location that I visited, or just opening a forum for discussion based on my travels while abroad.
This past weekend, I went to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam is particularly controversial because of its liberal daily activities, such as the red light district. However, this is the perfect example of how a place one has traveled to instigates a conversation- either positive or negative. People can respond negatively, saying that the culture is too promiscuous for people around the world or people can respond positively, saying that the culture shock is just enough.
I enjoy indulging in both the touristy spots as well as the local gems when I travel to different countries. And by posting about all of those experiences, I give my followers a taste of what it is like to be abroad.
Click on the link below to see me at one of the biggest tourist hubs in Amsterdam, the Heineken Experience.
Regardless of what I use my social media for, I view it as a powerful networking tool.
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