I’ll never forget the rush I felt as the plane taxied down the runway on my first solo trip.
Fixated on the window, my pupils dilated in wonderment as my heart thumped away eagerly inside my chest.
“This is the coolest thing I’ve ever done.”
Speaking those words aloud – just above a whisper – confirmed that this surreal moment was actually happening.
In an age when social distancing has become the norm, travel will likely look different in the foreseeable future.
Fortunately, when it’s safe and appropriate to start taking trips again, traveling by car can be your ticket to freedom.
In fact, there are numerous reasons to take a road trip, from avoiding crowds to enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Although the entire world is affected by the current pandemic, the travel industry has been one of the most monumentally impacted.
As a result, the question of how to improve tourism in the future is at the forefront of many travelers’ minds right now.
Unfortunately, the future of travel is still largely uncertain.
Perhaps people will be reluctant and fearful to leave their homes once travel picks up again.
I already know what you’re thinking: staycation at home?
First off, how am I supposed to pretend I’m on vacation while I’m wedged in between the same four walls, staring down my unpaid electric bills?
I could almost hear your eyes rolling into the back of your head.
Trust me, I get it. I was like you once.
It’s a hard time to be a travel blogger.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to discuss the C-word in any meaningful way nor provide any medical advice whatsoever in this article.
First off, I’m in no way qualified to do so, and secondly, I prefer to stay in my own lane.
Instead, I’m going to talk about something I have first-hand experience with: Building blog momentum when you’re not traveling.
As a travel blogger, every trip is essentially a “work trip,” regardless of if you’re getting paid, doing hotel collaborations, or fully funding your own travels.
Your career depends on documentation, whether it’s nailing Instagram shots, writing stellar blogs, recording drone footage, or a combination thereof.
So what if you could leverage your content creation skills and influence to promote hotels while also reducing travel costs?
When it comes to planning trips, some cringe at the thought while others relish the opportunity.
I happen to fall into the second category myself, which I suppose comes with the territory of being a classic Type A personality. I’ve always been detail-oriented by nature, so the idea of researching, planning, and putting all the little pieces of a trip together sort of excites me.
My favorite season is just around the corner, and I’m already dreaming of sandy toes, tan lines, and far-off destinations…
As I’m finalizing plans to quell my wanderlust this summer, I thought I’d take a minute to share the travel accessories that’ll be making their way into my carry-on very soon.
Do any of these make your list?
A few weeks back, I was followed by a foodie on Instagram.
Now, if you’re at all familiar with my non-foodie ways, you’ll know this doesn’t typically “move the needle” for me, as they say.
So you may be surprised to know that I actually took the time to scroll through her feed…
And kept scrolling…
And scrolling…
And scrolling…
What can I say?
My upcoming trip to Spain has prompted a popular question from friends and family members:
How can you afford to travel so much?
First off, I don’t consider the amount I travel to be terribly often at this point. I’m still far from living the life of a true digital nomad, setting up my “office” in airport lounges and hotel beds.