Ivan Kralj

In an earlier post, I did mention my Facebook pics that went kind of viral as they unsettled some spirits during the Eurovision Song Contest craze. These are those AI images. Baby Lasagna eying Nemo before the finals, as the betting odds seemed to be in his favor, and then the 180-degree shift with the final results. Read more about the different controversies that followed this year's Eurosong on the link in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ AI image by: @ovolicki #eurovision2024 #eurovisionsongcontest #eurovisionmemes #nemo #babylasagna #esc #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

Ugh, I am currently in the middle of a big move, so I didn't even find a moment to share my overview of this year's Eurovision's greatest controversies. It turned out that firstly, my AI images with Nemo and Baby Lasanga created a viral buzz on Facebook, and secondly, the article I wrote also hit the nerves of certain politically sensitive readers. I guess that's what Eurosong became all about - not really about songs that unite the continent, but about the political views that divide it. Read my article on Pipeaway; the link is in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ AI image by: @ovolicki #eurovision2024 #eurovisionsongcontest #eurovisionmemes #findingnemo #esc #ebu #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway @ebu_hq @nemothings 1 w

At 3,883 meters above sea level (12,740 ft), Klein Matterhorn is the highest point in Europe you can reach by a cable car. When I filmed this, from the window of Europe's highest restaurant, the temperature was minus 8 degrees Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit). And yet she was living "la vie en rose", the summer of her life. If that's not for @influencersinthewild, I don't know what is. _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Video by: @ovolicki #glaciers #kleinmatterhorn #switzerlandtrip #fashioninfluencers #influencersofinstagram #styleinfluencers #summerdreams #winteroutfits

The bustling port city of Marseille is another unavoidable stop on your South of France holiday itinerary. The capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is a melting pot of cultures, with riches ranging from ancient forts to majestic churches and world-class museums. If you want to dive deep into the region’s past, you should explore MuCEM. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations was launched in 2013 when Marseille held the title of the European Capital of Culture. Read more about Southern France on the link in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: Romain Galoche #southoffrance🇫🇷 #southernfrance #marseillecity #marseillemaville #marseillegram #mediterraneanlife #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

Nice is home to some of the most pristine Mediterranean beaches. Here, you can kick back on the pebbles of the iconic Promenade des Anglais, try your hand at paddleboarding, jet skiing, and other water sports, or take a stroll along the palm-lined waterfront. Learn what else is there to explore in Nice, beyond beach, on the link in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: 12019 #nicefrance #promenadedesanglais #southernfrance #frenchrivieraplaces #côtedazur #mediterraneanlife #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

Gorges du Verdon is the largest European canyon and fits perfectly into a region better known for deep purple (lavender) - Provence. More than just pretty vistas for nature lovers, Southern France also gives a lot to history buffs and culture vultures alike. Learn more about this fascinating region in the article linked in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: Sarah Sheedy #gorgesduverdon #provencefrance #provencealpescotedazur #provencegudie #southoffrance🇫🇷 #southernfrance #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

The allure of the South of France is often associated with the glamour of the French Riviera. This beautiful slice of the Mediterranean is a magnet for jet-setters. But even if you’re not from the extravagant line of rich and fabulous, you should still pay a visit to the red carpet of all holiday destinations. The picturesque towns and villages, such as Èze, which has been stunning with views since the Middle Ages, are oases of relaxation. Learn more about Southern France on the link in the bio!👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: V2F #eze #ezevillage #southoffrance🇫🇷 #frenchrivieraplaces #côtedazur #mediterraneanlife #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

If you love elegant architecture and cultural heritage, the stroll through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Bordeaux is practically stepping into a period drama. The living museum comes with 18th-century buildings, wide boulevards, and postcard-worthy squares. Make sure to snap photos of iconic landmarks such as the Bordeaux Cathedral and the Place de la Bourse. Get more info on the Southern France's best assets on the link in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: Tiphaine Sauveur #bordeauxcity #bordeauxmetropole #bordeauxfrance #bordeauxmaville🇫🇷 #southoffrance🇫🇷 #southernfrance #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

The South of France is one of the most charming parts of the Mediterranean Europe. French Riviera, also known as Côte d’Azur, is its poster child. If you want to explore this part of France, head to Pipeaway's overview of places you shouldn't miss - the article is linked in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: Julius Hildebrandt #southoffrance🇫🇷 #southernfrance #frenchrivieraplaces ##côtedazur #azure #mediterraneanlife #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

We can all get better at traveling, especially when it comes to minimizing our carbon footprint. Learn how to make a difference for a healthier world by following the simple steps linked in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Photo by: Y S, Unsplash #carbonfootprint #greentravel #responsibletourism #travelgreen #sustainabletravel #climateactionnow #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway 52 w

The global theme for Earth Day 2024 was “Planet vs. Plastics”. We produce 380 million tons of plastic per year and recycle a measly 9%! Even on islands that are supposedly banning plastic bags, you can find bananas (out of all fruit!) wrapped in individual plastic wrappers. Why are we so oblivious in front of this plastic pollution? Learn more about what the tourism industry can do to not be the contributor to the problem - read the article linked in the bio!👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Image by: @ovolicki #plasticsucks #plasticwaste #plasticpollutes #earthday2024 #earthdayeveryday #kohsamet #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

Happy Earth Day! Love your home. Celebrate the planet wih a collection of 100 best Earth Day quotes and slogans on Pipeaway - the link is in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Image by: @ovolicki / Midjourney #earthday2024 #earthdayeveryday #earthdayiseveryday #happyearthday #earthdayquotes #earthdayslogans #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

The first time I noticed the AI Facebook trend with fabricated travel content taking off was in September 2023. Only a year after modern text-to-image diffusion models appeared on the scene, they entered the mainstream but were far from refined. The not-really sophisticated image of “vacation in Santorini“, with poorly mimicked Greek architecture connected by waterslides, was clearly made in the infancy of the image generator’s development. The architecture didn’t make sense, stairs led nowhere, people were just skin-toned blobs… Yet, shared on the Facebook page A World of Luxury Travel, the post attracted nearly a million likes, more than 58 thousand comments, and over 84 thousand shares. In the comments, the links would lead to shady websites, with low-quality AI-generated content and high-yielding advertising space. Learn what you need to know about how scammers and spammers use AI to fool you - Pipeaway's article is linked in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Image by: AI #santoriniisland #waterslides #waterparks #artificialintelligence #scammers #fraudawareness #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

Another concept that made Facebook sink into an AI craze is those posts telling you to "close your eyes 70%", so you can see "the magic". Squinting made people find Jesus in anything from waterfalls and beaches to skies and even fruit stands. Social media users who are willing to comment "amen" under these images which they observe as a mysterious act of God are the perfect victims of an elaborate scam network. Learn how these omnipresent Facebook frauds operate on the link in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Image by: AI #ai #fraud #facebooklife #jesusculture #scammer #godisreal #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway

From Iran, via Greece, to Switzerland, fake AI images such as these are spiraling out of control on Facebook. What's behind this social media trend trying to convince us that master architects, humans and nature, created places that are so otherworldly harmonious? Are they just trying to hypnotize us? Read everything you should know about AI flooding your Facebook feed on Pipeaway; the link is in the bio! 👆 @pipeaway.project _____________________________________ 🚢***mapping the extraordinary*** _____________________________________ Image by: AI #artificialintelligence #scamalert #scammers #fraudalert #fraudawareness #facebooklife #mappingtheextraordinary #pipeaway