Is Twitter Useful For Travel?

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Benji Lanyado on his TwiTrip to Paris / Photo by Benji Lanyado

Like many people, I didn’t get Twitter at first. “Bit limited, isn’t it?” I thought. “Why would I want to use that site to tell people what I’m doing or where I am. Might as well just update my status on Facebook.”

Ah, poor misguided fool that I was.

But although it’s proved its worth for following the exploits of celebs, like Twitter legend Stephen Fry, or reporting breaking news. Is it really any good for travellers?

The aspect that I totally overlooked about Twitter is the interactivity. It’s not just about telling the world where you are or what you’re doing; it’s about their reactions. This is great news for travellers.