How to Change Your Approach to Travel After the Coronavirus Crisis

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Eliza W
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The Coronavirus pandemic put everyone’s travel plans on hold, and it will probably change the way we approach this activity in the years to come. If you’re thinking of changing your attitude towards travel once the crisis is over, here’s how you should go around it.

Eco-Friendly

We all significantly reduced our carbon footprint in 2020, with so many flights canceled and airports closed down. If you’re thinking of embracing the same kind of eco-friendly approach to travel going forward, consider avoiding air travel as often as possible.

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And so it was that we left southeast Asia behind on December 8th. We took a flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong, where we were meant to route through to Toronto. Instead, we got redirected due to delay to Boston, so we took a long flight to Boston. From Boston to Pittsburgh. We got two or three days to chill, then we got another flight to Atlanta and from there down to the ill-fated destination of Cancún, México. If only I'd known what was coming, I wouldn't have been getting all my hopes up about what fun things I'd be able to do back in the US after 5 years abroad. I'd have pared back my plans to include only sitting activities. But we'll get there. For now, here is my first sight of Mexico out of the airplane window. . . . . . #cancun #mexico #jetsetter #travelphotography #travelblogger #landscapephotography #backpacking #igtravel #islandlife #adventurenthusiasts #worldtraveler #travelblog #ocean #beautifuldestinations #passionpassport #blue #globetrotter #airplanewindow #blueocean #tulummexico #landscape #beach #beachlife #justgoshoot #exploretocreate #peoplescreatives #livefolk #lifeofadventure #bestvacations #worldtravelbook

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Close to Home

Even if you decide to hit the road once we’re back in the clear, staying close to home at first is the best idea. Invest some time into exploring your own country and the ones nearby, because it will take some time to be completely safe to take big international trips.

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Flexible Bookings

Many passionate travelers learned what it’s like to lose hundreds of bucks and have their plans completely fall apart in the face of the coronavirus crisis. Make sure to never make this mistake again, and only book accommodation and flights that are flexible and refundable.