The Traveler’s soul, it’s not going to keep calm for long and can’t be locked up for long either. But that in no way means we act stupid and as the trending term denotes be a ‘Covidiot’. Taking care of the life we are blessed with is the penultimate gratitude!
As the Lockdown restrictions started easing up all we want to do is get out there and travel. Though we do completely realize that it’s the lockdown which has relaxed not Covid19, it’s at its peak and we better be all careful and take all necessary precautions whatsoever. The Travelling addicts we are, we had to figure out ways for Travelling safely, so here are a few things you can consider for safe travel.
Hit the roads:
We have been obsessing over the foreign trips and foreign countries in the Pre corona times and it’s nothing bad, but what we often forget is that our own country would have much which is left unexplored and the busy bees we are, we take domestic flights rather than the road. One thing Covid has got us into is the private space is the safest. So yes get those long drives and road trips trending back again. Nothing safe like your own little vehicle and loved ones. If Travel is what your desires take them road trips.
Carry your own Food & Water
We love street food as much as dining or lunching at elite restaurants or grabbing a quick something from a food joint. Also all the Chai from tea stalls or all of that roadside juice stalls. But we have to try getting ourselves into this groove of new normal and the most important thing about this is safety. No matter how much your longing for all of this is the best way to stay safe is carrying your own food and water. Traveling calls for proper hydration. Make sure you carry extra water and are not in a situation where you have to procure food or water from outside. If you happen to eat anywhere outside, make sure enough safety measures are followed.
Give the unexplored Destinations a try:
As soon a travel plan hits us, We Google for most popular destinations. More popular the place, the more crowded it’s going to be. Trust us on this, the less popular ones are going to be unimaginably Beautiful and inexplicably adventurous. So make it a difference and have the safest trip by choosing a less popular one. The lesser the crowd, the safer you are.
Familiarity indeed breeds contempt:
Well in this case safety. Familiarity means more people and more the number of people more are the chances of risk. No matter where you choose to visit or what your choice of destination is the primary fact which you should be considering is SOCIAL DISTANCING!
The farther you are from people the lesser are the chances of contracting any virus or infections let alone Covid.
Untouchability works here
Though the concept of ‘Untouchables’ has been abolished. This one will work in present times. When outside and in alien locations be wary of the surfaces you touch. Keep a alcohol based hand sanitizer handy. Gloves won’t be available always and even if you wear them they aren’t totally safe. So more aware you are of your surroundings the safer you are. Try and avoid touching any surface as far as possible and if you do then make sure you sanitize your hands if washing your hands is not possible. Keep washing your hands intermittently as much as you can with a good hand wash.
As Gustave Flaubert puts across rightly “TRAVEL MAKES ONE MODEST, YOU SEE WHAT A TINY PLACE YOU OCCUPY IN THE WORLD.” It keeps us grounded, it makes us humble, and yes more Human!
Mask it up:
Gone are the days when masks adorned faces of superheroes alone. Covid19 has given us a condition where each one of us has to be masked up even if we are stepping out for a walk. While Travelling make sure you have an adequate stock of masks. While on international travels make sure you’re carrying a face shield as well. Never be in a public place minus your masks. Well, your safety is more important in the current situation than your identity is.
If you have to take a Flight make sure you fly safe:
There are times where taking a flight is the only option you are left with. Well, you do what you got to do and there is no stopping human race. But we need to act with our mind and take our heart along. The foremost thing we need to take into consideration is how to be safe while taking a flight which has other fellow Passengers and also is not an open-air condition. Situations that are not under your control or sensibilities better leave it on to experts who are working on it. Get the bookings done with a trusted travel agency who would make sure of all your safety measures and don’t forget to get your insurance done.
The Traveler’s soul will continue it’s Travelling to stay alive to stay sane. Covid19 is also getting adamant by the day and has no plans of any subsiding. All we can do is choose the safest way and options of Travelling. When you find yourself confused, seek the help of experts. We have always prioritized your safety along with your travel plans. Do share with us your tips on safe traveling with us in comments and let’s figure out this new normal together!