A Guide to Surviving Lockdown for the Travel-Obsessed
Well, I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a bit of a jerk! Due to COVID-19, all your travel plans for the foreseeable future have probably gone to hell (and unfortunately, I don’t mean the one in the Cayman Islands). If you’re obsessed with travel (and lucky enough to not have more serious concerns during this time), here’s a guide to surviving your own 'itchy feet' during the lockdown. Below are some tips on how you can turn your involuntary staycation into an exotic adventure, just by doing a lot of the things you would do if you were travelling now anyway.
Even though you're in lockdown:
- You can still explore architectural marvels
You just have to create them first. Like this one:
Who says childless adults can’t build epic living room forts?
It doubles as a coworking space (with your imaginary friends. Don’t invite real people to work in your coworking fort!)
- You can still go in search of wildlife
You never know what exotic creatures you may discover in your own backyard. Like this scary specimen:
We named her 'Vivian'.
(I don't think this picture does her size justice. I’m afraid for our neighbour’s cat.)
And then there's this scary specimen:
Who doesn't like to take smoke breaks in their underwear?
- You can still sample authentic local delicacies:
Like the signature cultural dish of Coronaville: Banana bread
Photo by Airin Party from Pexels |
- You can still enjoy a (not-so luxury) spa
Take yourself to the self-love spa, and enjoy a tennis ball back massage courtesy of the closest wall.
- You can still explore museums (virtually)
Here are some good ones:
Pro tip: If you make someone stand directly in front of the screen, so their head is blocking your view of the art, it will feel more authentic!
The Mona Lisa at the virtual Louvre:
Photo by Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash |
The Mona Lisa at the actual Louvre:
You can also finally get that shot of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel that you weren’t allowed to take during your actual visit.
- You can still immerse yourself in other cultures
Watching foreign films or series is a great way to do this. And, if you’re not from the US, that’s most of what’s on Netflix.
- For adventure travellers, you can still get an adrenaline rush.
You can do this by going for a walk without a mask or just by standing on your pavement for a few minutes after curfew has ended. From what I've heard, the amount that you may have to pay on a fine if you get caught, may make you pee in your pants!
(Not photographed)
- And finally, you can still practice your travel Instagram poses for when you are able to travel again:
Classic heart hands |
Just admiring the view of the driveway. Beautiful. |
#nailedit |
More exhilarating views! |
And, the ever-enduring Butt-stagram:
Yup, that pose just doesn't have the same effect in unicorn fleece pyjamas. Weird.
If you have any other tips, share them in the comment section below:
Ha ha that's such a cool post I loved reading it..I have been trying diffrent diffr at home 🙈
ReplyDeleteOh I love the idea of practising Insta poses in your living room (swiftly adds to To Do list). We're travelling vicariously through Netflix, and the BBC's Race Across the World is a serious wanderlustable show.
ReplyDeletehaha love this! Humour is the best way to deal with things out of our control!
ReplyDeletehahaha this article was very different from what I expected! Thanks for giving me a good laugh!
ReplyDeleteLoved your fort, LOL! Who says lockdown is all bad? After all, you have have a closeup view of the Mona Lisa! Well written and thougout.
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