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Travel influencers: The reality and sacrifice behind the lens and dazzling Insta-facades

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Registan Square or "sand place", the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Registan Square or "sand place", the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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SINGAPORE Being a travel influencer seems to be a dream job. It appears to promise endless exploration in exotic locales and a life spent luxuriating in five-star hotels.

But behind these dazzling Insta-facades lies a murky realm of unexpected challenges, intense competition, and a relentless demand for creativity and consistency.

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