It's a strange new world we're living in
but that's no reason to stop exploring,
you just need to change the way you
approach it.
Welcome to Mojoravels, and today we're
counting down our picks for the top 10
tips for traveling after covid 19. Are
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various practices to help you stay safe
and get the most out of travel
experiences in the wake of the pandemic
of 2020 number 10 choose less crowded
destinations it's not exactly a mystery
as to why tourists flock to major cities
top tier destinations like New York City
Tokyo Rome Dubai and London are home to
some of the world's most iconic sights
there are cultural hubs offering up the
very best nightlife food art and
entertainment all in one place
unfortunately because of population
density and the number of international
travelers they attract they are also
vulnerable to epidemics even if the
official statement is that these places
are open for business when it comes time
to book most experts recommend instead
opting for destinations with minimal
crowds it's not just about your personal
peace of mind and the social distancing
we've all been conditioned to practise
by avoiding crowds you're doing your
small part to help diminish the risks of
a resurgence smaller towns natural
spaces and rural road trips are a much
better way to go number 9 keep it close
to home at least to start does your
travel bucket list include destinations
on pretty much every continent ranging
from remote islands to mega cities great
as a Travel Channel we're here to help
you achieve your dreams of checking them
all off your list and make the most out
of each and every travel experience but
in the wake of kovat 19 we're also
encouraging you to ease yourself and the
world back into travel by starting off
with a domestic trip or two not only
does global travel increase the risk of
travelers unwittingly carrying the virus
with them but it also puts you in an
uncomfortable position should there be
another outbreak as many travelers
learned in early 2020 getting home can
seemingly over
become nearly impossible plus borders
are likely to be far more complicated to
navigate for the next little while so
why not save yourself the headache and
explore your own backyard
number eight invest in your physical and
mental health the tragic loss of life
resulting from the pandemic has forced
us as a society to think long and hard
about the importance of health and the
shortcomings of our medical systems
there are many health conditions that
unfortunately are simply the luck of the
drop but there's also plenty that we can
do in our everyday lives to diminish
overall risk through proper diet and
exercise you can make sure that your
body is as well-equipped as possible
should you be exposed to a virus when
traveling putting aside viral concerns
you're likely to just generally enjoy
travel and all the activities it entails
more when you're in good shape the
pandemic has also been something of a
crash course in navigating deeply
serious issues of mental health such as
anxiety and depression in the lead-up to
your trip you may want to do
psychological prep work traveling is
likely to be for many people a more
stressful experience than it used to be
number seven go with the best reviews
over the best prices don't get us wrong
we love bargain hunting but there is
nothing quite like going on a dream
vacation and paying a fraction of what
people would expect for the experience
unfortunately in the wake of the
pandemic the quality of the services we
use when traveling suddenly seem far
more important it's no longer just a
question of comfort or perks when
choosing a hotel airline or restaurant
but a matter of safety if a price seems
too good to be true
you need to investigate they may be
cutting corners and while cheap bed
sheets or uncomfortable seats are one
thing the business could be skimping
somewhere it really matters like in
terms of Sanitation for hotels and
airlines going with a recognized or
reputable company is a good place to
start but even then let the reviews
guide you they should be high numerous
and free from red flags number 6 be
flexible as previously mentioned one
clear lesson from the pandemic is that a
country or cities health status can
change fast so when you start planning a
post pandemic trip try not to fixate on
one single destination make a list of
interesting options and let the
available information guide you to the
safest option we're living in a whole
new world and your top choice might not
be the smart one even once you've picked
your destination you need to be ready to
adjust your plans at the drop of a hat
depending on local concerns and
developments factors in your own life
might also force you to change your
travel plans like getting sick some
international destinations might not let
you in if you're showing visible signs
of illness and even if they do people
exhibiting disease symptoms in public
are likely to get a cold reception for
the foreseeable future number five get
the best possible insurance coverage be
honest before the pandemic what was your
approach to travel insurance don't worry
if you answered the cheapest option
you're not alone you're never planning
to get hurt or sick while traveling and
as such it can often feel like quality
medical travel insurance is not always a
top priority but it must be for all
travelers going forward and trip
cancellation insurance that has
historically felt like a real luxury
especially for younger travelers one
they might never expect to need well
that's another thing that's changed in
the wake of kovat nineteen many
travelers watch the money they invested
in travel plans disappear at least for a
long while if you're not among them why
not take this opportunity to learn from
their misfortune anyways if you can
afford it go all in and get cancelled
for any reason insurance and be sure to
read the fine print of the medical
insurance to make sure pandemics aren't
excluded number four don't book anything
you can't cancel in recent years it's
become increasingly common for there to
be multiple pricing options for the same
flight hotel room rental car etc but if
you want the best price you usually need
to forfeit your right to cancel the
reservation and get your money back the
price difference might be fairly
negligible but be that as it may savings
are tough to pass up when dangled in
front of you regardless of the risks
attached moving forward however we're
suggesting that you always go for the
option that gives you the greatest
freedom to back out of your travel plans
at a minimal loss it's better to pay an
extra $100 now than potentially lose
3,000 should something go wrong and you
not be able to take the trip thankfully
whatever you're trying to book there
almost always a provider willing to
offer free cancellation even if they're
not your first choice number three
consider using a travel agent between
all these various high-stakes bookings
travel insurance and the confusion over
what destination is safe to visit
planning a trip in this post kovat world
can start to feel seriously overwhelming
that's why travel agents are set to make
a comeback in a big way according to
travel week 57% of Canadians are more
likely to have a professional handle
their bookings following the pandemic we
don't envy the logistical nightmare that
travel agents must have faced when the
Kovach crisis kicked off but their
industry is poised to experience a major
resurgence after years of losing
business to online booking and this is a
travel industry trend that actually
makes a lot of sense the internet
democratized trip planning but when the
crisis struck booking sites and Airlines
offered customers little in the way of
support
next time should something go wrong
you'll be thankful to have a trained
industry expert in your corner to fight
your battles for you
number 2 practice proper hygiene and
sanitary habits on the road we're not
the first ones to say it but a lot of
what we've been conditioned to do during
the pandemic is stuff we always should
have been doing not the more drastic
stuff like keeping six feet apart but
the frequency with which we now wash our
hands definitely and moving forward at
least for the next few trips we need to
act like we could be asked to perform
surgery at any moment in other words
hygiene above all else
keep hand sanitizer with you and use it
after coming into contact with high
touch surfaces wash your hands at every
opportunity and cover your mouth when
you cough or sneeze when traveling
you'll also want to pack disinfecting
wipes gloves and masks given how quickly
things can change they should now be
considered part of your essential travel
kit number one do your homework about a
destinations pandemic history and
preparedness we're going to level with
you
this sucks to even have to talk about in
2019 pandemic preparedness felt like
just about the last thing on your list
of metrics by which to judge a travel
destination but the events of 2020 have
changed the world as we know it
depending on when you start traveling
again before settling on a
destination it's important that you take
a look at the current state of that
country region or city are there active
cases do experts consider it to be at
risk for a second or third wave are
there any local restrictions that will
affect your experience these are all
important things to consider you also
need to evaluate how the destination
handled cope at 19 and what sort of
measures they have in place should the
worst case scenario occur and there's an
outbreak could you wind up stuck there
choosing destinations that are stable
and have a proven track record with
crisis will go a long way in making you
feel secure throughout your trip
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