Has anyone started traveling again??

cassiemckenna·Feb 11, 2021

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Traveling was (and is!) a big part of my identity that I had to give up during covid. Has anyone started traveling again, even in a modest way (cabin in the woods...)?Also, has anyone moved to 100% remote work and realized that they never want to go back to an office? 🙋🏻‍♀️ I'm so curious to know!

HannahBaldovino·Feb 11, 2021

YUP! NEVER EVER EVER EVER want to go back into an office :) LOL!

cassiemckenna·Feb 12, 2021

Me too! Well, at least I want office attendance to be fully optional. I think people are much happier and healthier when they are able to work from wherever they want.

HannahBaldovino·Feb 17, 2021

Agreed! The option would be ideal.

Iynna·Feb 12, 2021

Nope not travelling anytime soon. I have realised that the thing I am most scared about is not getting COVID but it's the aftermath effects! I heard horror stories!If you do go back to traveling, I hope you stay safe!

cassiemckenna·Feb 12, 2021

Thank you!

SarahDulat·Feb 12, 2021

Since I'm remote indefinitely at this point, I'm thinking of putting my stuff in storage and trying the responsible digital nomad thing by staying in places for months at a time. This is also assuming I have the vaccine. Is this really a responsible thing to do? Maybe not today but hoping in a few months maybe?

cassiemckenna·Feb 13, 2021

Hi Sarah, I think a lot of folks are in a similar position to you. Digital nomadism was already increasing before the pandemic and will make a return - it's just a question of when. I think internationally it will take a while to return to pre-covid levels, but the recovery will still be much faster than 'regular tourism' since the effort required to cross borders will only be worth it if you're staying longer. Domestically, digital nomads are already "escaping" to remote areas or warm climates like Hawaii where safe, outdoor interaction is possible.Regarding the vaccine, having it would make it much less likely that you would get sick, but I think the more important factors are (1) whether you are taking all precautions to ensure you don't have covid prior to travel, since being vaccinated doesn't mean you can't spread the virus and (2) whether you're net helping or hurting the places you travel to. If the destination's medical system is under strain, or you're likely to come into contact with vulnerable populations, or you're leaving in the middle of a local spike, then obviously it's not worth it. But if you are keeping largely to yourself/your household group, and being sensible and respectful, then I think it's great to support these destinations and businesses, many of which are seriously economically hurting.

PetraMillarova·Feb 12, 2021

I live in Canada, my whole family is in Europe. Haven’t seen them in a year and a half now and it doesn’t look like I will be able to in the near future. We try to travel domestically more, especially in the summer when it’s possible to just take a tent and go camping. This is of course when there’s no lockdown, we’re currently leaving the house for essential reasons only. I can’t see us taking flights anywhere any time soon though.

Soledad18·Feb 13, 2021

I have moved to Barbados. No idea when I’m moving back to the East Coast. It is wild, exhilarating, and an opportunity to explore a new country and its beauty while working.

lita81gr·Feb 13, 2021

I had traveled so much on 2019, staying put for so long has been painful, but I don’t want to be a part of the problem with this pandemic. I live in Seattle, my family is in Peru, and my best friends in Florida, so it’s definitely been a lonely year. I hope maybe once vaccines roll out I can go somewhere, but for now it’s not like there’s anything to do as a visitor anywhere else I’d like to go to. About working remotely, I love it, and ideally I would love to become a digital nomad, but in my industry I’m not allowed to take the computer outside of the US, and I also have 2 cats who force me to take permanent residence somewhere 🤷🏻‍♀️

graceyoung·Feb 13, 2021

My boyfriend and I did a short getaway to a random Airbnb in upstate NY (we live in NYC) but it was soooo expensive for what it was. Those types of Airbnbs are getting super coveted and therefore expensive, and car rentals are hundreds of dollars per day.

cassiemckenna·Feb 16, 2021

omg same! We booked Hunter Green House in Tannersville NY, super expensive but we just wanted to get out of the city. Our solution to this has been to buy a place upstate and do it up.I'm actually very interested in opportunities to collectively purchase upstate land / places within a few hours of NYC and to build it out as a camp ground or a place for rentable tiny homes...

graceyoung·Feb 17, 2021

Wow the photo you posted is a beautiful space! Love the high ceilings. Is it the one you rented? I don’t know if I want to be away from the city for more than a week or two though - too much of a city girl!

maggiewolff·Feb 18, 2021

I work in travel tech (not AirBnB) and while traditional travel is still down significantly, private home rentals were actually higher year over year. I also heard that it's impossible to get an RV these days.

graceyoung·Feb 19, 2021

Not surprised at all - I would have guessed the same!! People are cooped up and want somewhere to go; and my friends are doing tons of mini-trips.

daniellemassell·Feb 17, 2021

YES! I've been traveling this entire time :) I am an extreme traveler, been to 97 countries to date and always ensure I stay safe :) I also have a travel company and have a "Pandemic Proof" spray that kills all viral and bacterial syndromes on contact - keeping me safe and well this entire time! As a kindness act, we will be gifting a spray bottle for every flight purchase made on our site (will launch in 4-6 weeks!), because I think it is more important now than ever before for everyone to reconnect and experience the world without fear again - I'm heading to experience the last 3 countries to hit my goal, to experience 100 countries by the age of 36 :) If anyone wants to visit Aruba, Bonaire or Curacao with me, reach out!!!

cassiemckenna·Feb 18, 2021

What a coincidence! The photo I posted to start this thread is literally of me in Curacao!

maggiewolff·Feb 18, 2021

The only "travel" I've done was rent a vacation home a couple of hours away. It was remote and had both an indoor and outdoor hot tub. And snowy walking trails. Debating doing another remote home rental in the summer, something on or near a lake. I work in travel tech and while traditional travel (flights/hotels) is still down significantly, home rentals were actually up year over year. Personally, I don't plan on getting on a plane until new daily cases is 0 or close to it. As for where I work, I actually prefer to be in an office, my condo is small and it's nice to be around people and I have an easy commute. But I'd prefer complete flexibility over when I come to the office and when I work from home. (Or the option to go completely remote if I move somewhere we don't have an office.)

cassiemckenna·Feb 18, 2021

thanks for that insight - so interesting about outdoor vacation homes. I've actually been hearing a lot of chatter among friends that they want to start investing in that kind of property - we'll see where it takes us!

KQ·Feb 21, 2021

I became a nomad! Traveling the US currently.

mkotenko·Mar 23, 2021

Currently in Turkey. Catching the sunlight and spring vibes :)I was a digital nomad before the pandemic. And I should stop my travellings for a while but from August 2020 decided back on the road.