A traveler troubleshoots a train trip in Cadiz, Spain. While shorter road trips are starting to happen, many international destinations are a bit further off in terms of opening up completely, according to the list of travel advisories on the U.S. Department of State's website. (David Dickinson/TNS)
A traveler troubleshoots a train trip in Cadiz, Spain. While shorter road trips are starting to happen, many international destinations are a bit further off in terms of opening up completely, according to the list of travel advisories on the U.S. Department of State's website. (David Dickinson/TNS)
Cabin fever got you down? You’re not alone. After more than a year of strong safety measures involving everything from socialization and retail access, to rapidly shifting work conditions and fluctuating case numbers, many travel enthusiasts are chomping at the bit to begin exploring again. While shorter road trips are starting to happen, many international destinations are a bit further off in terms of opening up completely, according to the list of travel advisories on the U.S. Department of State’s website.
There’s been no shortage of frustration over the fun deficit at my house either, believe me. However, I have found a few ways to leverage the last bits of lockdown time to perfect my post-pandemic travel game. Eager to feel you’re moving forward with your adventure goals? Here are a few points to ponder.
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Palace of Fine Arts
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San Francisco (photo: Chelsea Cardenas)
Grand Canal Venice
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May 2017 trip to Italy (photo: Pamela Barton)
Limerick Ireland
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Wall Art Nicolas St Limerick (photo: RICHARD DORROUGH)
Evening in Havana
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The start of an evening adventure in Havana, Cuba (photo: Sarah Mahowald)
Santorini Island in the Aegean Sea
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Favorite Mediterranean Cruise Stopover (photo: Martin Seelye)
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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309 steps up a very unique and crowded staircase to reach the top. Beautiful architecture, temples, and stunning views over Chiang Mai, Thailand await. (photo: Jessica Mangold)
Where To Go Now
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Abandoned fuel station in the Coast Range Mtns in Oregon. Although the place seems silent, it screams with the weight of years upon it. (photo: Nicholas Martin)
Let Justice Roll Down Like a River
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National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington DC. Contemplative Court. (photo: Becky Anderson)
Awe in Abu Dhabi
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My son 12-year old son admires the magnificent architecture of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE (photo: Suzanne Spadafora)
Gilded Art
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Inside a cathedral in Germany. (photo: Carlee Hawkins)
The Art Island, Naoshima, Japan
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When you are at the end of the dock- just put some art on it! (photo: Bonnie Gemmell)
Surprise Windmill
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Side street near Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, Paris (photo: KENNA CHILDRESS)
Catalina Island
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Island Life (photo: Jamie Martin)
Glowing Dolphins
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Sunset at the Puerto Vallarta malecon, Jalisco, MX, November 2020 (photo: Nikki Baldwin)
Roaring Dragon
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Cultural Arts center show in Xiamen, China. (photo: Shirley Unger)
Open your heart
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Spread love everywhere. (photo: Lindsay Surdell)
Art in Amsterdam
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While on vacation in Amsterdam these bunny statues were outside the museum. (photo: Katie Kilpatrick)
Crazy Horse !
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Caitlin Person and Mary Bailey Person next to the artists rendition of the Crazy Horse monument, when it's done years from now (photo: John Bailey)
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