There’s always one in every crowd—the traveler who looks more like a caricature of “old-world glamour” than a participant in the real flow of the street. Here we have the fur-clad photographer, layered in what looks like the pelt of an entire winter forest, standing in the middle of a busy cobblestoned street of Prague, oblivious to the movement around her. She’s got the full package: oversized faux-Russian hat, a Chanel crossbody bag swinging like a badge of status, sleek black leggings that read more Instagram influencer than practical tourist, and tall leather boots better suited for a fashion week catwalk than for hours of walking on uneven stones.
The camera in her hands is almost secondary—it’s a prop that says “I’m here to document my cultured adventure,” though the coat already screams that message loudly enough. She is photographing as if no one else exists, blocking the view, holding up the pedestrian flow, wrapped in a bubble of fur and self-importance. This is the classic “don’t be that tourist” scenario: overdressed for attention rather than experience, blending in with no one, and more concerned with looking like a character than enjoying the city.
Travel, after all, isn’t about staging a photoshoot of yourself in your most conspicuous outfit. It’s about comfort, respect for the space you’re in, and moving naturally through it. If you find yourself suiting up in an outfit that looks more like a costume than clothing—especially when it makes you sweat, stand out, or stumble—maybe it’s time to reconsider. The city will still be beautiful even if you photograph it in sneakers and a jacket instead of fur and Chanel.
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