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It's like calling everyone who goes to look at the taj mahal or machu picchu basic bitches because they could've just bought a book or Google imaged it.
Totally valid, given air travel is partly responsible for destroying the lived environment, hitting people in the global south, where many of these destinations are, hardest and first
William.
Spending £1,500 on a set of Zipp 404 is no different to burning a £5 note in front of a beggar.
Spending £10,000 on a Rolex is no different to burning a £10 note in front of a beggar.
Etc.
I really don't get this poo-pooing the idea of travelling to the depths of the ocean to see something interesting.
It's like calling everyone who goes to look at the taj mahal or machu picchu basic bitches because they could've just bought a book or Google imaged it.