How to Hit the Road & Stay Safe as the Pandemic Rages On
(Photo: Gabriella Clare Marino)
*Note: This is a guest post submitted to All Things Wanderful by Say Insurance, an all-online car insurance provider.
“There’s no place like home” has lost some of its luster amid the pandemic. Lazy days beneath blankets have begun to blur together. You spend more time scrolling through movie selections than actually watching movies, and you’ve already learned enough new recipes to author your own cookbook.
Time off has lost a little bit of that sense of escapism — the defining trait of proper rest and relaxation. Instead of a safe space, home is a reminder of what we’re missing out on. People isolate themselves for the sake of everyone’s physical health, but cabin fever looms. Irritation, loneliness, restlessness: the remedy is a change of scenery, which is asking for too much during a pandemic, right?
Actually, no!
If you’re able to safely and responsibly travel, an out-of-home vacation is far from out of the question. With a little bit of research, thoughtful questions, and constant diligence, some sense of normalcy can exist. Read on for helpful tips.
