Claiming that a cover image of a guide could alone standardize an entire trip, especially the discovery of lesser-known places, forgets that, in our context here, true exploration requires much more than a simple visual inspiration.
In France, we know that even the most beautiful photo of Mont-Saint-Michel does not replace researching tides, local guide advice to avoid traps, or the budget to access it.
The idea that a simple image dictates an entire route, including less known places, is an oversimplification that ignores all the logistical preparation and inevitable adjustments on site.
For example, to find a secret cove in Corsica, it is not a photo, but a discussion with a fisherman or hours on an IGN map that reveals the true treasure.