The Lie of “Authentic Travel”

Everyone talks about “authentic travel” — but almost no one agrees on what it actually means.This episode breaks down the idea people chase without questioning. The quiet shift that happens when a place gets discovered. Why “hidden gems” don’t stay hidden. Why trying to “live like a local” often turns into a performance.It also looks at something less obvious — the role of timing, expectations, and behavior. How the same street can feel completely different depending on when you arrive. How cities adapt to tourism without you noticing. And why the version of a place you experience is often shaped long before you get there.This isn’t about telling you where to go.🎧 It’s about understanding what you’re actually looking for when you travel — and why chasing “authenticity” might be the reason you miss it.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!