Influence of Travel Programs
Dec 15, 2014 | 8:09 am
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Influence of Travel Programs
I always thought that I wanted to go the New Zealand someday, but after watching a travel program on TV the country now seems extremely boring to me. As a result, I scrapped it from my bucket list.
In contrast, the same travel program also showed an episode in New South Wales (Australia) which looked very appealing to me. I am now much more interested in going to Australia.
I never knew that travel program could be that influential, at least in my perception.
Do you have the same experience?
In contrast, the same travel program also showed an episode in New South Wales (Australia) which looked very appealing to me. I am now much more interested in going to Australia.
I never knew that travel program could be that influential, at least in my perception.
Do you have the same experience?
Dec 15, 2014 | 8:41 am
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Travel programs have increased my interest in a destination, at least to the point I looked into them a bit more than previously. They have never turned me away.
Dec 15, 2014 | 9:25 am
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I always thought that I wanted to go the New Zealand someday, but after watching a travel program on TV the country now seems extremely boring to me. As a result, I scrapped it from my bucket list.
In contrast, the same travel program also showed an episode in New South Wales (Australia) which looked very appealing to me. I am now much more interested in going to Australia.
I never knew that travel program could be that influential, at least in my perception.
Do you have the same experience?
In contrast, the same travel program also showed an episode in New South Wales (Australia) which looked very appealing to me. I am now much more interested in going to Australia.
I never knew that travel program could be that influential, at least in my perception.
Do you have the same experience?
Usually those shows tend to paint a very rosy picture of a place though, sometimes overselling it.
What was it about the things it covered in NZ that turned you off? And what about NZ caused you to have initially placed it on your bucket list?
Dec 15, 2014 | 9:33 am
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South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
Dec 15, 2014 | 9:50 am
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For one, NZ (especially North Island) looked more like a retiree colony than anything else. Mostly flat lands, some hills, small town feel. Lots of emptiness, barren. Far from an outdoor paradise that I imagined.
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
But as outdoor things to do and related activities it is second to none on the whole planet earth.
Dec 15, 2014 | 10:19 am
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As for travel programs, I generally don't watch them, because they typically seem to focus on the touristy stuff. I have visited a few places based on non-travel programs that I've seen that features a particular destination.
Dec 15, 2014 | 10:30 am
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Once you know how those programs are funded and produced -- the greased palms, the trade-out deals, etc. -- you won't find them very influential anymore. Most ain't exactly objective journalism. Bourdain's CNN series is the current prominent exception, but that's not exactly a travel program. I don't know what it is.
Dec 15, 2014 | 11:39 am
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I guess certain travel program are targeted to a certain audiences. Clearly, I was the wrong target for the travel program I was watching.
Dec 15, 2014 | 1:11 pm
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For one, NZ (especially North Island) looked more like a retiree colony than anything else. Mostly flat lands, some hills, small town feel. Lots of emptiness, barren. Far from an outdoor paradise that I imagined.
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
Nothing says you have to like any particular place. I would just say it never hurts to get more breadth of information before deciding, if it were me.
Just curious, what program was it?
I don't know either, but Bourdain is entertaining, whatever category it is. I have only caught bits and pieces of his CNN series, but I have enjoyed his previous shows.
Dec 15, 2014 | 2:21 pm
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For one, NZ (especially North Island) looked more like a retiree colony than anything else. Mostly flat lands, some hills, small town feel. Lots of emptiness, barren. Far from an outdoor paradise that I imagined.
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
South island looked a bit more interesting, but then again most towns were tiny (horrible nightlife I presume).
Dec 15, 2014 | 3:33 pm
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Travel shows as such don't do anything for me. But documentaries do have an influence - after the latest series of Micahel Portillo's European rail journeys Israel has shot up my list and a certain corner of Poland has become even more desirable. The main factor in my travel bucket list seems to be the Trip Report forum here on FT.
Dec 15, 2014 | 4:11 pm
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I don't want to make this thread about NZ necessarily. More interested in hearing your experiences watching a travel-related TV program/documentary that featured a country or area you thought: wow, I have to go visit! Or mmm...not so sure.
Travel shows as such don't do anything for me. But documentaries do have an influence - after the latest series of Micahel Portillo's European rail journeys Israel has shot up my list and a certain corner of Poland has become even more desirable. The main factor in my travel bucket list seems to be the Trip Report forum here on FT.
Dec 15, 2014 | 4:14 pm
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How are those Norwegian wines?
It isn't just about the nightlife but the fact you cannot find food after 8pm. That realm puts a downer after a long day hiking.