{"id":414054,"date":"2021-12-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=414054"},"modified":"2022-08-31T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T14:53:52","slug":"things-we-discovered-travel-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/things-we-discovered-travel-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"8 things we discovered about travel in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2021 has been a rollercoaster ride. From global travel restrictions and home hibernation \u2013 to the ecstasy of exploring again \u2013 and more recently, the Omicron variant reminding us the pandemic isn&#8217;t quite over yet, this year has been unforgettable. Here are 8 things we discovered along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-there-are-some-new-normals\"><strong>There are some new normals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/12\/Can-Yilmaz-on-Unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"new travel world\" class=\"wp-image-414102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Can-Yilmaz-on-Unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Can-Yilmaz-on-Unsplash-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Can-Yilmaz-on-Unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo by Can Y\u0131lmaz on Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luggage, passport,  phone, wallet, keys. Check! Ready to go. Or are you? Travel preparation has  understandably got a little more complicated this year. Digging out vaccine certificates, completing passenger locator forms, potential quarantines and panic-buying PCR tests &#8211; there is more to think about than ever before. But when you sip a glass of crisp local wine overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, you don&#8217;t mind the extra effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solo travel is here to stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVA_o1mtBC1\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo travel is booming right now. Perhaps it was a desperate desire to escape our lockdown companions? Or a search for more meaningful travel connections? Whatever the reasons, explorers are embracing their freedom of choice as they dive head-first into cultures and find moments of stillness rarely afforded in modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domestic travel is rather wonderful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXbji_goPuh\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Who said the best travel has to be far-flung and cost the earth? This year saw many of us connect with our countries like never before. Connecting to history, heritage and local culture. Finding a renewed appreciation for meeting locals, seeing familiar destinations in a new light or discovering hidden gems right under your nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/domestic-travel-connect-country-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domestic travel doesn\u2019t just connect you back to your country, it connects you to yourself<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just a little travel means a lot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-jurien-huggins-on-Unsplash-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"man sipping wine\" class=\"wp-image-414344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-jurien-huggins-on-Unsplash-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-jurien-huggins-on-Unsplash-330x233.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-jurien-huggins-on-Unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo by&nbsp;Jurien Huggins&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like everything, you tend to appreciate it more when it\u2019s gone. In 2021 it hit home just how much we crave that escape. The joy of new discoveries. No-one to answer to. Whether it&#8217;s Greek streets lined with alfresco cafes, the glistening lakes of Canada\u2019s national parks, Spain&#8217;s sun-drenched beaches or something else you&#8217;re dreaming about&#8230; just a short break can be special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Small businesses deserve our love<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUnDjTUjTMi\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pandemic reminded us that life is precious \u2013 and so is people\u2019s livelihoods. While stuck at home, many swapped out regular visits to their local chain to support local businesses. This mindset held up abroad and rightly so. Whether it\u2019s gorging on Napoleon pizza in a discreet side street, or sipping sake in a tiny Japanese izakaya \u2013 supporting local is a great way to immerse yourself in the local community and soak in its authentic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainable travel is increasingly important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1126996\/traveler-attitudes-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> suggests that 2021 travellers believe people must travel sustainably to protect the planet and future generations. There are little things we can do to positively impact the planet, people we visit, and wildlife we meet. First up: why not bring your own water bottle on your next trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RELATED CONTENT:<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/sustainable-destinations-to-visit-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sustainable destinations to visit in 2022<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/about-us\/responsible-travel\"><em>Trafalgar: Responsible Travel<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s nice to \u2018work from home\u2019 \u2013 abroad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXbap7zBMqE\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like a relaxing change of scene to inspire a productive day. As well as weekend breaks, \u2018workcations\u2019 became popular this year as a way to escape our home\u2019s four walls. It\u2019s hard to think of a more refreshing work break than touring Prague&#8217;s ancient castles, cathedrals and cobblestone streets, or dancing the samba in Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The magic of travel remains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Italy\" class=\"wp-image-414542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Photo-by-FUTC-on-Unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo by FUTC on Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We connected with ourselves and the Netflix catalogue like never before during initial lockdowns. We wondered what the travel revival \u2013 if it ever came \u2013 would feel like. Would it be compromised? But even in this new environment, the magic of travel lives on. In fact, with a new and improved appreciation, it may be better than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/2022-travel-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 destinations that you should be earmarking for your 2022 travels<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What did discover about travel in 2021? And where do you have your sights on for 2022? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 has been a rollercoaster ride. From global travel restrictions and home hibernation \u2013 to the ecstasy of exploring again \u2013 and more recently, the Omicron variant reminding us the pandemic isn&#8217;t quite over yet, this year has been unforgettable. 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