As an avid traveler, I have put a lot of thought into how the coronavirus itself will change the way that we choose to travel, but what happens when our passports no longer allow us to travel … even with those safety precautions in place?
As we ease our way into what is now being referred to as “the new normal” it is natural for travel addicts like us to think ahead & wonder what the new normal will look like in the landscape of travel & tourism.
I know as much as anyone that it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We hear conflicting reports in the media & dwell on numbers because there’s seemingly nothing else to do, but using the coping mechanisms above & starting each day with a positive affirmation (as hippy-dippy as that may sound) has made a huge difference in my anxiety levels already.
When you think of booking your next vacation, what are the things that you budget for immediately? Obviously flights & hotels are at the top of your list, perhaps ground transportation comes to mind & of course money for food/drinks. But what other expenses are out there that you are overlooking? Additional travel expenses can add up quickly & can easily put a damper on your trip if you are not prepared for them. Here are TL Travel's 5 most commonly overlooked travel expenses as compiled by you; our TL Travelers.
Traveling the world is an amazing thing! There is no better feeling (in my opinion) than stepping out of the airport in a brand new destination & being welcomed by new sights & sounds. More often though, I find myself hopping into business mode; find a taxi, barter a price, locate the hotel, where should I eat? etc., & before I know it that feeling is gone. Group travel makes all of these things easy & allows you to make the most of each moment without having to worry about the logistics of where to go next, how to get there & how not to get ripped off. If you are a traveler (or soon-to-be traveler) who has never experienced travel as a group, here are a few reasons why you should try it out!
Traveling with technology is an interesting thing. When I first began my adventures back in 2009 very few travelers carried any technology with them at all. On my first trip to Thailand I have very vivid memories of popping Thai Baht into the computers at internet cafes just to get 15 minutes of dial-up time. This was only ten years ago, but as you know world travel has changed drastically even since then.
From fast paced city streets to serene white sand beaches, Thailand is one of our most requested destinations & one of our personal favorites as well. Whether you are heading to Thailand this year with TL Travel or going it alone, below you will find just a few of our top tips for planning & packing for your trip.
When you travel the world with a group or a partner there is always someone on hand to snap a photo & capture the moment for you. For travel bloggers especially, having yourself included in your travel photos adds a personal touch & element of engagement to your social media posts, so you can imagine the struggle that arises for solo travelers who want to document their adventures & still be present in their own shots.
