When COVID-19 hit and borders across the globe shut down for the better part of 2020, like most travel enthusiasts, I went through a gamut of emotions. Travel, for me, has always been therapeutic. Immersing myself in different cultures, learning about the history and heritage of different countries, meeting new people and making lifelong memories—be it physical visual or social, travel is as stimulating as it is healing. So this year, with many countries cautiously opening its doors to tourists, I chalked out a new Covid-adjusted bucket list for myself. If you’re all rested and recharged to kick start your travel in this New Normal Covid-era, here are some recommendations to help make informed choices along with Covid appropriate behaviour and travel precautions put in place by countries across the globe.
Taking the familiar by surprise Comfort is a big factor in anxious times but here is how to enjoy your favourite safe havens, albeit differently
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