"Felt nostalgic, might relive this moment over and over again".
Here are few tips which you can consider to keep your travel bug alive.
Its 2021 but with the same calendar as 2020. With the lockdown imposed again and the rising cases of coronavirus, situation all over India has taken a full circle and here we are again, battling the virus however this time, channeling our thoughts into positive and creative pursuits. Travelamigos will help you relinquish thoughts of negativity and help you garnish some optimism with a few way in which you still keep your travel bug alive and excited.
Search and discover new travel places
Yet again, we find ourselves working from home with some ample spare time in our hands. Utilize the time and look into the various social media pages, follow travel bloggers and search for the places that are currently serving and will be actively serving post lockdown. This way you keep your travel bug alive and enthusiast at the same time.
Make a Travel Bucket list
We have some destinations that we always wanted to visit, but while we’re stuck at home we can list down our favourite destinations and update them once the situation gets better. Maintaining a bucket list of yours will always keep you reminding about why you love traveling and even at these tough times keeps you motivated and hopeful which will eventually helps in keeping your travel bug alive.
Binge watch some travel movies and shows
The pajama days are back! Wake up and put on a show that you love. The best way to live your travel dreams is through the screen. A few recommendations from Travelamigos to keep the travel spice high are:
a)Zindagi Na Milegi Dubaara on Amazon Prime
b)Into The Wild on Netflix
c) Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani on Netflix
d) The Bucket List on Netflix
e) Mamma Mia on Netflix
Grab a tub of popcorn. Feel alive and live in the moment while watching these travel flicks. You can also check out our post for Top 10 movies & series which can inspire you to travel, and keep your travel bug alive.s
Learn new languages of the places you want to visit
Listen to Travel podcasts
For people who are better listeners, podcasts are your go-to place. Some amazing podcasts you can listen to are ‘Zero To Travel’ by Jason Moore, ‘My Indian Life’ By Kalki Koechlin. This will surely inspire your travel punk and keep your travel bug alive.
Get the workout done
Staying fit for the treks and hiking in the variable terrains is a must. It’s the perfect time to build endurance at home. Yoga, cardio, and some strength-building workouts will be great to build up stamina. Staying fit and exercising always have added benefits, so try to stay fit, the more fit you will be, the possibility of being active in tiresome travel trips will be high. So keep yourself up and motivated by doing some exercise, like this you can keep your travel bug alive.
Live on a budget
Since traveling makes your right hand itch, make it a priority to start planning your finances now. It is a good time to get some savings done to plan your next trip. To save money on travel is every traveler’s dream. In the 21st century, where travel is not limited only to the elite class of people, check out this blog to optimize your plan which will help you to save money on travel.
Keep the DSLR clean
This time may or may not be prolonged, while we wait, let the equipment not rot. Cleaning your cameras and your tripod is a good option to avoid any trouble capturing the moments you wish to relish forever and whenever you see your Camera, at-least you will feel to keep your travel bug alive.
Take a virtual tour to the places you want to visit
Take a 360-degree virtual tour on MakeMyTrip or the Google Street View feature and wander the hills and the faraway lands of your choice! You can visit your favorite museums, hills, and beaches while sitting on your couch!
Scribble your Experiences on a Diary
Journal down your thoughts and experiences about each travel trip. It is the perfect time to scribble your best travel memories, paste in some pictures or souvenirs like a train ticket or even a maple leaf. This is the way to hold onto such anecdotes and keep your travel bug alive.
Watch documentaries on the wild and nature
If you can’t go close to nature, bring nature close to you. There are some eye-opening documentaries on the environment and the wild which talk about environment preservation and the need for sustainability. Travelamigos suggests
a) Way Back Home on Youtube
b) Expedition Happiness on Youtube
c) Seaspiracy on Netflix
Read some inspirational travel books
“Travel far, pay no fare, travel can take you anywhere.” Books can transport us to another time, place, or even utopia. ‘The Geography Of Bliss‘ by Eric Weiner, ‘Vagabonding’ by Rolf Potts & ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho are few suggestions from us. One can order books from Amazon, read them on Kindle, or listen to audiobooks to open a window that would sparkle your love for travel. You can check our blog The Best Travel Books Which Can Inspire You To Travel and keep your travel bug alive forever.
Find some Travel Hacks online
From packing techniques to finding out new travel apps to getting yourself the best reusable coffee mugs, there are tons of gadgets and handy tools to ignite your love for travel. Make the best use of the lockdown by staying in and still doing the things you love!!
