Travelling has become the aspiration everyone is holding dear. It’s no longer the dream of a privileged few but a lifestyle marker for many today. And with the omnipresence of the internet, the pressure of curated #wanderlust is almost inevitable. Simply put, travel is becoming exhausting, and not just physically.

What people are now experiencing has a name: travel dysmorphia. It has nothing to do with physical appearance, but everything to do with feeling insecure, inadequate or “less travelled” compared to peers. The term has been coined by yours truly, ‘the internet.’ It basically reflects the feeling that one hasn’t adequately travelled as much as others.

It’s not a medically diagnosed condition, but it’s certainly one that can take a toll on mental well-being.

According to a surve

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