10 Precautionary Measures For Safe Travel Post Pandemic | Feature Articles | Solitary Traveller
Have you been shelving all your travel plans for more than a year owing to the coronavirus pandemic? Well, there seems to be some hope at the end of the tunnel now. With the availability of vaccines and W.H.O declaring that travel through aeroplanes and private vehicles are considerably safer, many tourist locations are preparing themselves to play the host once more.
When the prime minister of the world’s largest democracy announced a nationwide lockdown on the evening of March 24th, 2020, the entire country came to a standstill. While some activities began to be allowed with time, travel still remained far down the list. But this is soon to change. With the new vaccine drive and increased awareness about the disease, the long-lasting clouds of uncertainty are finally clearing.
Nations such as Israel and Spain are already stepping towards a
virus-free future. Hopefully, other nations will soon join the league
too. So, traveller friends, brush the cobwebs off your plan and start preparing for a brighter tomorrow.
As you make these plans, one cannot ignore the safety factor too. To balance out fun and safety, here are ten precautionary measures you need to keep in mind for your post-Covid-19 pandemic travel:
Accept The New Reality
Are you surprised to see this on the list? Well, the first piece of advice that we have for our travelling community is that they need to accept the new reality. The post-pandemic world is definitely not going to be the same as the pre-pandemic one, at least for a few years to come. If you do not accept this basic fact, you will not be able to enjoy your travels at all.
As an avid traveller, you may have already visited places that are geographically hostile or culturally very different. Remind yourself that if you could adjust to all of that, this new reality is only another hurdle in the path.
Get Vaccinated
Most places that are accepting tourists now or are likely to accept them in the future are mandatorily going to check your vaccination status. Vaccines are not just necessary to meet the protocols, but they are also meant for your own safety. Despite various misnomers among people, it is a proven fact that vaccines make the chances of contracting the disease slimmer. You are also far less likely to be a carrier of the germ once you are vaccinated.
So book your slots at the earliest to get one step closer to fulfilling your travel goals.
Keep Up With The News
With time, it has become clear that the virus can mutate and spread to different places quite rapidly. No location across the globe can be considered safe throughout. There is a need for constant monitoring of the situation. So while you are making your plans, keep up with the latest news.
If you have already decided on where to travel post-pandemic, follow their local news too. Sometimes local news is better at highlighting the ground realities that national news which may barely touch upon the matter
Go Through The Travel Advisory
Tourism is an important industry for our economy. With the depression in this sector, there is a cascading effect on the other industries too. So along with the stakeholders, the government too is keen on offering people the opportunity to travel safely.
In order to ensure the safety factor, the government has been issuing travel advisory from time to time. Keep up with the latest advisory before you set out for your tour.
Research Well
Gone are the days when you could just pack your bag and set off. Rigorous research and planning are required to get the best out of your tour. It may be that some of the tourist places around the city you are visiting may still be closed. There is no point in wasting your time by travelling to those places. The only way you can know about them in advance is by doing your research well.
In fact, it is best if you can have every little detail of your itinerary sorted out before you travel.
Maintain Basic Hygiene
Coronavirus is not the only germ that you may contract during your travels. There are often horrendous tales from travellers coming back with serious cases of dysentery or other such infectious diseases. There is a simple reason behind that- it is that travellers often forget even about basic hygiene.
Falling ill is something that you would definitely try to avoid at all costs. So maintain the basic practices such as washing your hands wherever possible. Also, stick to the masks and sanitisers to keep the chances of infection at bay.
Prefer Offbeat Locations
Extremely crowded places may not be the best pick for your travel in India post-Covid. There is always a chance of the disease surfacing again, and it is most likely to spread in crowded places first. Rather look for the off-beat destinations that offer you privacy along with the best pleasures of travel.
If you are wondering where to head, we have already curated several offbeat places for you based on the season and your interest. Find out more about these places from our previous blogs.
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