For people who suffer from Agrophobia, let alone travelling, even the thought of a crowded space, is enough to send shudders down their spine. But, Jacqui Kennedy, who suffers from the same phobia, decided to face it courage, but with a twist.
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Meet, Jacqui Kennedy, the woman who runs the Agoraphobic Traveller Instagram account, who has come with an unusual coping method.
Kennedy, a New Zealander who lives in London, takes screenshots of Google Street View to allow some mental escape whilst satiating her desire to explore the world.?
And she does it all at the comfort of her house. "The more I traveled, the more I found scenes that appeared to be plucked from a strange and expansive parallel universe," Jacqui wrote in a Google blog post. "I encountered remote towns and dusty landscapes, vibrant architectural gems, and anonymous people, all frozen in time.
What started as a way to deal with her agoraphobia and anxiety soon sprung into an artistic project. It has gone to the extent of Google teaming with her to promote the usefulness of Street View:
" I want to help de-stigmatize and normalize the conversation around mental health. I hope my journey will encourage others not only to open up and talk about their mental health struggles but also to look for creative ways to get through the tough moments," writes Kennedy on her blogpost.?
?Her Instagram features photos from places like New Mexico, Peru, Canada and other insignificant but breathtaking places. Check out some her portraits below:?
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