Like salads and high heels, winter is far better in theory than it is in reality.
It's impossible to deny the beauty of glittering, snow-covered fields or bare branches covered in glassy ice, and on Instagram, these seasonal gifts are heavily exploited.
During the cooler months, it's nearly impossible to scroll through the app without stumbling upon a snapshot of some magical winter wonderland.
But, in reality, these vistas are best enjoyed from a distance, where the frost can't bite you and the cold wind can't whip you.
