Travel Stories from the Covid-19 Pandemic to Inspire Safe Vacations
Travel stories from 2020 to get inspirations and covid-19 travel safety tips to help plan your travels in 2021.
Travel stories from 2020 to get inspirations and covid-19 travel safety tips to help plan your travels in 2021.
Read some tantalizing 2020travel stories of love, separation, hope and joy from the days COVID-19 pandemic.
11 Travel stories from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and the Caribbean during the COVID-19 Pandemic as told by avid travelers. Check their tips for physically and socially distanced safer travels.
Stories of European travelers as their travel plans suddently changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some found nature healing, other traveled to popular destinations no crowds. Read how these travelers fared.
In 2020 when coronavirus was spreading like wildfire, many countries were shutting borders for travel. Read stories of 9 travelers that got stuck in various countries across Europe and Asia. Read how they fared and managed to find hope and joy in their travels.
When covid-19 restrictions constrained us, travelers across US took to staycations, hikes and drives to national parks, camping, glamping etc. These are inspiring American travel stories from 2020
The stories that people tell at Kulpakji, Kolunapaka speak volumes about ancient history of India and Bharat’s modern narrative. I invite you to explore the stories and share your thoughts.
As we walked towards the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe, a woman walking behind me noticed that I was about to step on a little branch with thorns almost an inch long. She tried to warn me but it was too late. One of the thorns and the branch had securely lodged in my shoe. […]
At “Into the Kruger”, Johnathan creates art with just two ingredients – ballpoint pen and canvas! Just walking by his store in Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, I was mesmerized by minimalistic simplicity and the realistic perfection of his art. Johnathan demonstrates that an artist can create masterpieces with basic supplies, talent, and skill. The Inspiration for Into […]
In AVANI sports bar in Livingston, we came across a young Zambian entrepreneur that makes me believe there is real hope for a bright future for Zambia.
It was so engaging to learn about Maltese people and culture through stories of locals and immigrants living in Malta. For example Malta’s Hypogeum’s neighbor; people of Marsaxlokk fishing village; a native of Mdina and the Indian student studying in Poland and working in Malta. Have you been fascinated by stories of people and places? […]
Jews and Muslims of Sarajevo have a long and rich history of friendship. Both have helped the other from disaster in times of need. We hope to use it to brings the relations stronger in other parts of the world.
When Sarajevo was besieged in 1992 and the entire city was surrounded by Serbian forces, with no source of electricity, water or food. At that time, a complete takeover and annihilation were imminent. This is the story of Sarajevo’s Tunnel of Hope that kept the city alive until NATO intervened, 4 years into the siege. […]
“Enes! Take off that red shirt!” screamed a mother at her little son, “or the snipers will shoot you!”. Those were the days of Sarajevo under Siege when anyone, even a toddler could be shot if spotted. Those were the days when Sarajevo was under siege by the Bosnian-Serb forces. Those were the days when the […]
Not far from Peja/Peć is an ancient Roman Settlement in Kosovo. It has one of the most elaborate and well preserved Roman mosaics and remains of many buildings. It’s a must see for anyone interested in archeology. Ruins of a Roman Settlement in Kosovo Since 2012, the Archeology Institute of Kosovo has been excavating this […]
During our Balkans travel, Mostar Old Town was one of our stops on the drive from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik via Jablanica and Pocitelj. Because of the many things to do in Mostar, it’s an amazing stop to explore the Balkan history, culture, and try Bosnian vegan food. Being close to major tourist cities of Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, […]
Pune is surrounded by mountains for great trekking and photography opportunities. Sinhagad fort near Pune is an important historic site for the Maratha region. Today the mountains are popular with nature enthusiasts, hikers and history buffs alike. For a special experience, the traditional vegetarian food in Sinhagad Fort is a must have. Villagers have been cooking […]
The great Thar desert is a world of its own. It looks empty for miles on end but is filled with wonderful surprises. On our first day in Jaisalmer, we drove to Longewala, Tanot Mata mandir and explored the countryside. The drives provide unique desert landscapes and tiny villages. The villages were pristine and it […]
Our last stop of the day was the dunes of Jaisalmer. It was a lovely winter evening, an hour before sunset. There was almost no breeze. The desert looked vast and still. The open desert reminded me of my childhood when all of us cousins tagged along with our grandfather on his morning walk to […]
Our Kulla Homestay in Kosovo near Peja/Pec, was unique experience of staying village. It was also likely our first visit and definitely our stay in a rural setting in our entire lives. In the early 1800s, farmers in this region weren’t really considered part of any kingdom and hence not protected by anyone but open […]