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7 Ways Social Media Can Make Your Trip Amazing

Social Media on Trips
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Tagging. Trending. Latergram. #Selfie.

If these terms make you break out in hives, you’re not alone. Social media often gets side-eyed as a way for bored teenagers to communicate or a receptacle for Aunt Beth’s cat photos. But social media can actually help you have a better trip, if you know how to use the tools that are at your fingertips.

Whether you’re crowdsourcing recommendations, chatting with your airline through Twitter, or connecting with locals via Instagram, there are countless ways you can wield social media to have a more personal, memorable vacation experience.

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