The target reader of my magazine is those in their late teens to early 30s. Generation Z uses a wide range of social media, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat. I also use a wide variety of social media, and Instagram is the most frequently used one. Not only catch up with following friends, but you can also constantly check new information and posts posted by others in line with your algorithm in the explore feed. Therefore, I will use Instagram to prompt one of my pieces of content, which is the photographic story. I will create a new account with an ID containing “Z TRAVELLER” rather than my current personal Instagram account so that it looks more professional. In the highlights, I will create an about page about what my magazine shares and introduces, and create another highlight with the logo I created as a representative image so that if I introduce something new as a story, it can be kept in that highlight. I will then open my account for the first time by asking my friends and followers to follow and promote my account by sharing their stories. I will use all the posting methods available on Instagram. Reels will show all the pictures of the cities in the photo story. I will insert a song that is frequently used in viral reels these days, so if people watch other reels where the song is used, they can also press the Reels I produced. I will post one photo of each city and write a caption by organizing characteristics of the cities introduced in the photo story into one or two lines because too much writing in the caption makes it less readable and easy to just skip it. I will also put a blog link to read the whole article on fixed comments. On Instagram, there is a function called “post-boost,” which “can boost a feed that you create on Instagram to turn it into an ad” (Instagram, No date). My posts appear on other people’s feeds even if they are not following each other. This increases the frequency of exposure of my account and allows me to gather followers.

The art museum is my favorite place of all time. The feeling of being astonished when I first entered the museum and the thrill of seeing powerful and delicate works for the first time is inexplicable to those who have not seen them. I still can’t forget the thrill of seeing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling for the first time in 2018 on a trip to the Vatican. I leaned my head back and looked at them forever. Later I went back to the hotel, and I spent the entire evening searching for commentary on the stories and works of Michelangelo’s paintings. A Vatican trip motivated me to take an interest in art history and visit art museums in cities around the world. Visiting art museums and appreciating good works there permeates our human lives and allows us to have a variety of experiences. In this feature, I would like to share with you the best art museums I’ve ever visited and some representative works there.

The Prado Museum, located in Madrid, Spain, is the first museum I would like to introduce. There are works of painters who were active in the golden age of Spanish painting in the 16th and 17th centuries, including El Greco and Goya, one of the two greats of Spanish painting. There are also many Flemish paintings from the Netherlands, which were closely related to the Spanish royal family, and Italian paintings such as Botticelli and Raphael. To be honest, I visited the Prado Museum just to see two artworks. Goya’s <The Clothed Maja> and <The Naked Maja>. As far as I remember, the movement of the museum was quite complicated, so it took a while to find the work. When I finally bumped into Maja, the two paintings were arranged side by side. the time Goya painted <The Naked Maja>, drawing nude women was taboo and Goya was criticized for this painting. I can give some tips to anyone who wants to visit the Prado Museum, the museum’s movement is very complicated and chaotic, so you need to set the movement line in advance, focusing on the works you want to see before you see them, to prevent wasting time and energy. In addition, photography in the museum is prohibited, so, regrettably, you have to see masterpieces only with your eyes.

When it comes to representative art museums in London, people think of the National Gallery or Tate Modern. However, I enjoy visiting Tate Britain. I love intensive works, so I don’t prefer contemporary art which is abstract and ideological. Whenever I visit Tate Britain, I don’t see the photography and installation art displayed on the ground floor. Then what leads me to Tate Britain? It’s <Ophelia>. <Ophelia>, by John Everett Millais is a scene from Hamlet, a Shakespeare play, where Ophelia ends her life by a river, giving up all hope for life. When you see this work, only Ophelia’s elaborate silver dress shines the most, and other objects around it give a dark and cold feeling, maximizing irony. The more I see this work, the more I feel like I’m going into the picture, and I don’t get tired of it even though I look at it several times. It took me about two hours to look around the whole building. They have many works by William Turner, a representative modern and contemporary artist in England. Even if you don’t have a museum map, it is not hard to look around because the year is written on the floor and wall of the museum, so you can look around the paintings in chronological order.

As I mentioned earlier, I would like to talk about the Vatican Museums that I love the most, inspired, and would like to visit again. The Vatican Museums are the best art museum ever boasted by Vatican City. When I visited in August 2018, the midsummer heat tired me from lining up for admission. I recommend buying a ticket online in advance. The Vatican Museums are composed of several buildings to form an art museum. Looking around the numerous works of masters such as Raffaello and Michelangelo and the elaborately and beautifully depicted sculptures, I cannot help but marvel at their grandeur. When you see Raffaello’s <The School of Athens>, because the painting is so huge I feel like I have become smaller. Then, as I enter the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museums, I see Michelangelo’s ceiling painting. The room is packed with people and I am pushed to walk by people. It was a little funny to see everyone in the room leaning their heads back and enjoying the ceiling painting. The figures in the ceiling are so vivid that if you keep looking at the ceiling, you will feel the illusion of approaching. Once you visit there, you will never forget the thrill. 

I went back to three of the best art museums I have ever visited. Sharing the likes and dislikes of a museum and ranking them may be ambiguous, but please understand that this is the subjective experience of a museum lover who loves visiting art museums. I hope this has helped you plan your trip. 

Here are the top five travel destinations for Generation Z. The cities that are listed are attractive enough to this generation, who actively share photos, videos, and other content through social media. Even if you don’t plan to travel, it will be fun to look at the photos all taken and edited by the editor.

Barcelona, Spain

The first city is Barcelona, Spain. This passionate city attracts young people from all over the world. The city is packed with aesthetic brunch cafes and restaurants targeting young people. Having brunch at La Papa is a must before starting a tour. After touring the works of Gaudi, located in central Barcelona, including Casa Milà, it is recommended to take a 20-minute bus ride to Park Güell, and tour the colorful architecture along the trail! When you have free time, I recommend you make memories at Barceloneta Beach with your family or friends.

Honolulu, Hawaii

The second recommended destination is Honolulu, Hawaii!

Hawaii is the best destination for surfers. Sunny skies, high temperatures, and perfect waves. Even beginners can get lessons from local surfers at affordable prices. There are many flavors of local food in Hawaii. Among them, make sure to try Marugame Udon and Tuna Poke. Usually, there is a long queue, but it’s worth it. Also, the Hawaiian Sanrio character products sold at ABC Stores, which are everywhere in Hawaii, are good to buy as souvenirs.

Vienna, Austria

The third city is Vienna, Austria. Known as the city of music, it is highly recommended for those who love classical music and architecture. Most of the city’s architectural structures are built in the Gothic style, allowing you to take perfect pictures wherever you take them. Sacher Torte, a traditional Austrian chocolate cake you can try at Zaher cafe, is fantastic when you need something sweet after touring Schloss Belvedere and Stephansdom.

Seoul, Korea

The fourth recommended destination is Seoul, Korea. Summer in Seoul is humid because it’s very hot or rainy. However, summer is the best season to travel. Watching the sunset at the Han River and taking a walk in the evening are highly recommended. “Hannam-dong,” the hottest area among Generation Z in Korea, is a northern part of the Han River where various hot places such as cafes, restaurants, and small shops are all gathered. Among them, one of the popular places is “Anthracite Coffe”. All the large windows of the old building are open, giving off a bright new look, and there are huge plants in the center of the second floor of the cafe, which makes it feel unique and unrealistic. The coffee taste is also superb. The best hotel for tourists visiting Seoul in the summer is the “Grand Hyatt”. It offers an outdoor pool and a variety of food.

Madrid, Spain

The last recommended city is Madrid, Spain. Compared to Barcelona, there are not many tourist attractions, but Madrid is a city with a history. The Prado Museum, located in central Madrid, is one of the top five art museums in the world. In the evening, you can try tapas at the San Miguel Market. You should also have churros for dessert. If you are staying in Madrid for a long time, I recommend renting a car and visiting nearby small cities. The last picture above shows a panoramic view of Toledo, a city about a two-hour drive from Madrid. The buildings there give vibes like I’m back in the Middle Ages. In Toledo, you can try better quality food for a cheaper price than in central Madrid.