Could a Traveler Remember a Place Mainly Because It Was Different from the One Before It?
Experiences are often measured against what came before them.
Sometimes. Strong contrasts can make experiences feel more memorable.
A traveler visits a quiet mountain village after spending a week in a crowded capital city.
The hidden mechanism is contrast amplification. Experiences often become easier to notice when they differ sharply from recent experiences.
Memory does not evaluate destinations in isolation.
A place can become unforgettable not because of what it is, but because of what it is not.
