One thing that amazes me is how travel shows here in the US gloss over the invasion of Europe. If you watch Rick Steves or Househunters International, you NEVER see excessive crowds, burkas, or immigrants. I can’t imagine how much editing and selective filming has to be done to make it seem as idyllic as it was decades ago.
(And along the same lines, every beach or swimming pool they film is NEVER crowded, unlike real life.)
Bernays would be impressed no doubt.
Rick Steves is a travel snob who makes sure that he and his crew go only to the best and safest places. And you can bet his crew is always packing heat!