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Using social media for your holiday ‘inspo’ can be risky and even dangerous
Many people have been injured, needed rescue or even perished when visiting trendy places in Australia.
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Ongoing research shows that dangers abound from social media related misadventures. These include the hidden dangers of getting to the location.
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Samuel Cornell and Amy Peden
How do you choose your next travel destination? Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are handy tools for holiday research, full of #inspo for new and beautiful places to go.
But behind those mesmerising selfies, highlights and reels, there is often a stark reality that is not shared. Our ongoing research shows that dangers abound from social media-related misadventures.
