According to the vacation rental booking platform Vrbo, 82% of families already have travel plans for 2021 and many say that going on a trip would improve their mental health. It’s certainly a luxury that got taken away from us very quickly and is something we’re looking forward to getting back to (if you haven’t already).
Here we will discuss what society used as substitutes when travel wasn’t possible, what traveling currently looks like as well as how you can safely enjoy your next trip in the upcoming year as more opens back up and vaccines finally become available to the masses.
Society’s Substitutes for Travel When Lockdowns Kept Us Home
Social distancing measures and lockdowns were a necessary means to keeping both ourselves and others safe. In turn, the rise of virtual video communication happened practically overnight, with Zoom calls and “House Party” game nights providing us with the social connection we craved. Heck, it was even bringing together friends and family who hadn’t