tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post8169533349193047653..comments2023-03-31T04:32:03.245-07:00Comments on Grady at Oxford 2012: Real Americans?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post-79911374150731074062012-08-01T08:33:56.581-07:002012-08-01T08:33:56.581-07:00I think it works both ways. The media does highlig...I think it works both ways. The media does highlight certain cities, but there are some cities that are so well known that the media almost has to continue to perpetuate the hype surrounding them. Can you imagine if a travel magazine ignored Paris? I was talking to my friend, and he told me about something called "Paris Syndrome." Japanese people are especially susceptible, and it occurs when Paris, which is idealized in their culture, doesn't turn out to be nearly as glamorous as anticipated. It's a legitimate psychological condition which shocked me. Maybe as we become journalists we can agenda set by featuring lesser known destinations, but I don't think we'll ever escape the idealization of certain cities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115007721962005412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post-58978688837729638622012-07-31T03:09:54.839-07:002012-07-31T03:09:54.839-07:00I definitely agree that the media promote certain ...I definitely agree that the media promote certain cities and areas as ideal travel destinations. They present these "must see" places to such an extent that I personally feel like if I do not visit these glorified cities at some point in my life, then I am missing out on something really significant. Another consequence of extensive media promotion of these destinations is that it in turn makes these cities and areas very commercialized, making the traveling experience more "touristy" and less authentic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998786634176005527noreply@blogger.com