Although the pandemic has had a disastrous impact on the travel industry, people are more optimistic and determined to travel. In fact, social isolation has become a nightmare that people can’t wait to wake up from. However, traveling in the midst of a pandemic means you have to step up your game as a traveler.
Besides, it will take some time before the distribution and implementation of vaccine reaches throughout the world and shows real effect. It’s best to understand the safety challenges of the region you plan to travel to. If you want to see more of Mother Nature and visit historically rich cities, pay attention to the following travel practices during the Corona pandemic.
Travel Destination
Here’s the thing; your packing gear and travel precautions would vary from, say, Central Europe to Southeast Asia. But despite what part of the planet you want to travel to, make sure to follow official COVID-19 protocols to keep yourself and others safe.
Realistically, you will have more exposure to hotels, public restrooms, and restaurants in your travels, and that means extra precautions. For instance, search the surrounding areas that may have a high infection rate. You can name these spots as red zones and limit the exposure to the virus.
Book Hotels with Strict Protocols
Whether you want to travel to a commercial tourist attraction like Rome or a remote town in the French Countryside, make sure to book a hotel that religiously follows the Corona rules and health protocols. You can read the customer reviews to find out a hotel’s in-house safety policies on Coronavirus.
Mode of Transportation
It may sound old school, but a car is the best option to travel safely. That’s mostly because car travel gives you a more controlled environment throughout your journey. For instance, if you want to fly to Australia, get a rental car with extension time so that you can use it throughout your stay.
However, if you have to travel on a plane or train in Eastern Europe or Asia, limit the consumption of street food and maintain the cleanliness of your hands. Plus, always keep a backup mask, sanitizer, and soap in your backpack.
Get Tested, Again
If you plan to move back-and-forth from multiple regions of a country, you may have to increase the frequency of COVID-19 tests. The good news are that most countries now have rapid onsite tests at airports and stations. It means you don’t have to worry about going to a crowded hospital or clinic.
Therefore, before you get ready to board to another city or town, make sure to get tested again. For instance, in many parts of Southeast Asia, you may have to self-quarantine for 7-days as a precautionary measure before you can start exploring.
Conclusion
Whether you’re an old-timer or new to traveling, you have a duty to ensure the safety of yourself and other people throughout your journey. Don’t wait for someone to show the symptoms. Instead, assume asymptotic transmission in busy places and wear a mask at all times. In 2021, you might have to be more strategic and calculated as a traveler.