12 Travel Stories of 2020 to Inspire 2021 Travels in the United States
During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, where did avid travelers in the United States go?
Despite world-wide travels cancellations, I find it hard to believe the itchy feet travelers would shelter at home for a year. So, I asked them the questions and found that many traveled close to home and discovered nature, hikes and hidden gems. Many went on camping or road trips to National Parks. Read my interviews with 11 travel bloggers across United States and see how they spent 2020 in the great outdoors of America. In the upcoming series, read interviews with over 70 travelers about how they coped with changes thrown by the coronavirus.
They each felt enriched by the connection and discoveries they made during 2020, the year of the pandemic. During their travels, they maintained physical and social distance and planned their trips carefully to stay safe during the pandemic. Read on to see how they made the most of what 2020 pandemic brought about and how they stayed safe.
Read all our precautions and habits when traveling the National Parks by air
Around the San Francisco Bay Area, we are blessed with incredible outdoor activities that can be enjoyed with coronavirus safety measures. One can do short trips to Lake Tahoe, Mandecino coast, Yosemite National Park, Pinnacles National Park, Monterey area, and many more places. In the Bay Area covid related shutdowns started in early March, our counties were some of the earliest in the country to institute shelter-in-place and provide guidelines on being safe during the pandemic.
Road trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe with Covid-19 safety
By Katherine Fenech from San Francisco, California
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
We were planning to travel to Australia so I could meet my new nephew and see my family for Christmas.
How did your travel plans materialize in the year of the pandemic?
We had been sheltering in place since March. By the time November rolled around we needed a break from work and wanted to spend our time outdoors safely. So, we hopped in the car and took a road trip to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco. It was a perfect choice because it wouldn’t mean too much driving time so we wouldn’t have to stop for food on the way, and there are plenty of outdoor activities available once we got there.
When we arrived at our condo-style accommodation, that included cooking and laundry facilities, the first thing we did was break out the disinfecting wipes to clean every surface. We also had a UV portable sanitizing wand that we used for extra peace of mind on couches, bedding, and pillows. We weren’t taking any chances!
We planned our meals in advance and brought all our food with us so that we didn’t have to worry about visiting stores or taking extra-disinfecting steps.
We also made an effort to plan outdoor activities away from other people as much as possible. That wasn’t difficult because there are plenty of outdoor things to do in Lake Tahoe in fall. My favorites were seeing the gorgeous autumn leaves in South Lake Tahoe and beyond, and hiking to a replica Viking Castle at Emerald Bay.
The stunning views from the parking lot, showing Emerald Bay and the cute Fannette Island, are not to be missed. And once you descend the 1-mile trail to Vikingsholm, you can experience them from a different angle. The castle itself is a summer home built in 1929, meant to remind the owner of the Scandinavian fjords, and it delivers.
Visiting Lake Tahoe was the perfect way to get our travel fix in 2020, while staying as safe as possible.
What is your travel blog? My blog is Bright Lights of America.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Twitter @krasf.
I’m so impressed by Alissa’s ‘bikepacking’ travel style. I hadn’t even heard this word but it makes so much sense. Alissa quit her job in San Francisco in her 30s to follow her adventurous spirit. She travels solo for months at a time in remote parts of the world, much of it on bicycle. When International travel made her toss out her plans, she biked through Western United States and saw the effects of politicization of masks across the United States. She adapted to them respectfully and kept going.
Solo Bikepacking in Western United States
by Alissa Bell from San Francisco Bay Area, California
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
My 2020 began with a bicycle ride through northern Africa, which was cut short in March by the pandemic. I had hoped to plan another bicycle trip for later in the year, maybe in beautiful central Asia, but with international travel off limits I changed my focus to look closer to home.
How did you travel safely during the pandemic?
Bicycling is my favorite way to experience new places, and at pedal-powered pace anywhere is fascinating. With international travel off limits in the middle of the pandemic, I turned my attention closer to home in the western United States.
In late summer of 2020 I rode rural highways and remote gravel roads through the massive empty spaces of central Oregon, southern Idaho, and northern Nevada. Bikepacking is naturally a socially distant activity, and I spent most of my time riding lonely roads and camping under the stars.
When I needed more food I masked up and popped into small-town general stores to fill my bike bags. The politicization of masks in the United States sometimes posed a challenge as I passed through places with an obvious anti-mask attitude. Sometimes I wore mine, and other times I chose to leave it off but keep my distance so as not to cause a commotion. Still, everyone I met was kind and helpful, as most people are when you show up in the middle of nowhere on a bicycle!
Along the way I explored volcanic calderas and caves in central Oregon, rode a portion of the historic Oregon Trail, stared down into scenic Bruneau Canyon, visited the remote mountain mining town of Jarbidge in northern Nevada, and more! It was a good reminder that sometimes in our search for exciting travel abroad we overlook exceptional places close to home.
How did you cope with being alone for long stretches of time?
The adventure was therapeutic after being cooped up at home for months, but the stress of the pandemic still took its toll. I found my appetite for solo adventure was smaller than usual, and sometimes I felt nervous and homesick. Those challenges, combined with unhealthy levels of wildfire smoke, led me to end my trip early and drive myself home in a rental car, the most pandemic-friendly transportation I could manage. Along the way I stopped twice to visit family, eating outside and camping in their backyards.
It was a memorable end to a trip that could only have happened in 2020.
What is your travel blog? My blog is called Exploring Wild.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Facebook.
A common theme I saw when chatting with avid travelers around the world, was that everyone spent time close to home and with nature. It must have been frustrating initially as the huge plans crumbled in front of their eyes. But all I heard was how amazing it was to discover all the cool places close to home. Maybe micro-tourism will pick up and continue to rise post-pandemic. It won’t be such a bad thing after all.
Discovering nature and local hikes in Connecticut when travel stopped in 2020
by Samantha Shea in Connecticut
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
Like many, I had big plans for 2020. After returning from 7 months of backpacking in December 2019, I was planning to head back out in the spring, and even acquired a new visa to revisit Pakistan. After Pakistan, I had hoped to see all of Central Asia, and hopefully make it back to India as well.
Ah, the naivety.
With the travel restrictions in 2020, what did you do to travel during the pandemic?
The reality is 2020 didn’t see me leave the US, where my current base is my hometown in the Northeastern US state of Connecticut. Growing up, I didn’t think my hometown had much to offer compared to all the places I’d dreamed of going. But with virtually every country I had planned to visit being closed, micro tourism seemed to be my best chance at adventure. So exploring Connecticut it was.
For the first time, I had ample opportunity to see the best nature that Connecticut had to offer. And while it certainly can’t compare to the mountains of Pakistan, I was very pleasantly surprised by the neverending number of hiking trails within 2 hours of where I grew up.
Wanting to do something nearby, (long-haul US travel is not within our backpackers’ budget) my boyfriend and I made it a point to try to do as many of Connecticut’s hikes as possible in the form of day trips. To our surprise, we rarely encountered other people in the woods, which was great for social distancing. And aside from having our masks and hand sanitizer handy, our many days of late summer/fall exploration felt almost normal until we thought for too long about where we had intended to be.
Nevertheless, we reached the highest point in the state, went to dozens of state parks, and got to enjoy fall colors both on the trails and on the two wheels of a cycle. After having spent 5 years living in Florida–aka the flattest state in the country– I was overjoyed that I was able to find so many epic vistas so close to home that were able to satisfy my travel photography cravings.
While I loved virtually every trail I’ve hiked on, I found it quite ironic that my favorite one – Mt. Higby – with its consistent amazing sunsets, was but two highway exits from my house. To think it had existed my entire life, yet it took a pandemic for me to discover it.
What did you take away from your travel plan changes brought about by coronavirus?
2020 showed me the beauty of my small home state, a place I had long ago written off as “boring.” Of course, I can’t wait for the moment I’m able to touch down in Asia again. But knowing that so much natural beauty exists literally minutes from the home I grew up in sure is something.
What is your travel blog? My travel website is called Intentional Detours.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram.
Have you heard Glamping on an Alpaca farm? I had no idea such an accommodation exists. Travels in 2020 have opened our eyes to the endless possibilities for local travel. It’s probably a good thing that we travelers are supporting our local economy with safe travel during the pandemic.
Glamping on an Alpaca Farm in Florida with Covid safety measures
by Donna Emperador from South Florida
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
We were planning our 15th anniversary Blues trip in Memphis.
How did you travel in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic?
My husband and I had planned to go on a 10 day road trip from south Florida, where we live, up through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and then head home through Georgia. It was supposed to be a 15th anniversary Blues trip. We ended up cancelling most of it because we figured many of the places we wanted to visit in Memphis would either be too crowded or closed due to the pandemic. However, we did end up going to Panama City Beach for two nights and then spent one night glamping at an Alpaca Farm.
We travelled by car and brought our own food so we didn’t need to come into contact with anyone. The highlight was the Homefield Advantage Farmstead, an alpaca farm in Lee, Florida. We were able to get a tour of the farm while social distancing, and we stayed right in the Alpaca paddock. Our tent was on a platform and had a front porch which the alpacas came right up to. I even got to hold a lamb! This was a unique but comfortable outdoor experience for those who don’t like roughing it.
Where can I read more? You can read more about cosy night on a farm on my blog.
What is your blog called? My blog is called Explore the Road with Donna Marie.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram.
In a typical year, most people keep their travel plans, but that was rare in 2020. In my nearly 100 interviews with travelers during 2020 pandemic, Deanne was one of the rare travelers that kept their plans close to the original. Of course after much discussion and covid safety precautions.
Traveling to Alaska as planned
by Deanne Sievert Haines from Wisconsin
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
A long awaited family trip to Alaska was expected to be the highlight of 2020. Little did we know in 2019 when we were planning this trip that a pandemic would cancel travel across the globe!
How did your travel plans materialize in the year of the pandemic? Or What’s your travel story in the year of the pandemic?
Fully expecting to have to cancel our travel plans after the pandemic hit, we started getting hopeful when summer came and travel started opening up. We knew it was still risky to travel so we carefully researched and planned out a safe travel experience.
In our home state of Wisconsin, the number of coronavirus cases was decreasing during summer. Alaska had even fewer cases and as a precaution required anyone entering their state to have proof of a negative COVID test or else quarantine for 14 days once they arrived. We felt this was an appropriate safety measure and worth it to be able to explore Alaska’s beautiful landscape.
Our family of five got tested – which was a hassle to schedule and even worse to endure. It resulted in two bloody noses and a young girl in tears. The upside was we all tested negative. We were on our way to Alaska.
We wore masks on the airplane and social distanced in the airport. Arriving in Anchorage, we sanitized the rental car before using and wiped down our lodging upon entering – as added precautions.
Alaska’s great outdoors is the perfect place to social distance. We hiked to the top of Flattop Mountain, and explored Portage and Exit Glaciers with few others in sight. We fished in the Kenai River and saw 4 grizzly bears playing in the water.
Travel in 2020 was not like travel in other years. But with a few added safety measures we were able to have a safe and spectacular Alaska adventure.
What is your travel blog? My blog is called Scenic and Savvy
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram.
Would being trapped in Denver bad after all? Maybe if you were planning to travel to more exotic destinations or family events. I wouldn’t mind getting stuck there, certainly not in summer. I had an amazing time on my six-day trip to Colorado starting in Denver in June 2019. Out of the six days, I spent three-days in Rocky Mountain National Park and it was spectacular!
Going local and staycation in Golden, CO
by Kara Marie from Golden, Colorado
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
I had a few domestic trips planned to Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ and Michigan for a family wedding. It was unfortunate to cancel them all, but I’m thankful I didn’t have a big international trip that was impacted! Silver linings.
How would you say this year was different for you because of the pandemic?
It’s been pretty different lol. I really never thought I would go through something like this in my lifetime. Luckily, though, I had just returned to the US Jan 2020 after traveling full-time most of 2019. So when we first went into lockdown, it wasn’t too bad for me since I had really just gotten home and settled again. But had to cancel a bunch of 2020 travel plans, of course!
Where did you travel during the pandemic once your international travels were canceled?
I cancelled my airline tickets and hit the road instead for a socially distanced mini staycation in Golden, CO.
Golden is only a short drive from Denver – around 30 minutes or so. But with its quaint main street lined with local shops and boutiques, it feels like a completely different world, and a needed escape from the city. You may think there couldn’t possibly be that many things to do in Golden, CO given her small size, but that is not the case! There’s incredible hiking, delicious restaurants, wild west museums (including the Buffalo Bill museum and grave…yup, he’s buried there), and so much more.
But the “big business” in Golden is 100% beer. Yup, this little mountain town is actually the world’s largest producer of beer by total volume. This is largely due to Coors, which began and is still headquartered in Golden. But like many places in Colorado, Golden also has several local craft breweries contributing to the title.
While there, I especially loved strolling along Clear Creek to check out all the beautiful fall colors. The creek runs right through downtown Golden, and there is a lovely paved path to walk along the river. Getting outside into nature is a perfect way to socially distance while still getting to enjoy yourself!
If anything, 2020 has taught me (and likely many of us) to be more appreciative of where I live. I am blessed to live in a city I love (Denver, CO) in a gorgeous state with so many places to explore.
What is your travel blog? My blog is Destination: Live Life.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram.
New York city was the worst hit in Spring of 2020 where shockingly large number of people were contracting the novel Coronavirus. I’ve always wondered what life was like for travelers stuck in the city. Its seems some people were taking advantage of the great weather and complete lack of crowds.
Haunting New York Travels
By Kelly from New York
Where is your home base?
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
I started off this year as a digital nomad, spent much of the world wide lockdown trapped in a flat in central London, and then returned to my hometown in New York at the end of the summer.
How did your compensate for you travel plans year of the covid-19 pandemic?
This year has been a bit of challenge when it comes traveling in a world that is inundated with COVID-related restrictions.
Since returning from London, I have had to get creative with the way I travel in an effort to minimize the risk of both myself and others contracting the novel coronavirus.
As a result, gone are the days when I would hop on a long-haul flight and travel halfway across the world to an exotic island destination.
Instead, I now mask up, pack plenty of anti-bacterial hand gel, get in my car, and road trip around my home state of New York – a place I normally neglect in favor of travel to far off international destinations.
In reality though, it’s been quite fun getting to my home state of New York all over again. I mean, not only have I been on exquisite hikes through Watkins Glen and seen some of the most beautiful waterfalls ever, but I’ve also been able to stay in some of the most haunted hotels in New York too – charming but slightly terrifying establishments like the Fainting Goat Island Inn and the Broadalbin Hotel.
And although I didn’t have any ghostly encounters of my own, I did get to learn all about the fascinating history behind these unique accommodations and hear a ghouslish supernatural tale or two about beings that continually go bump in the night.
I also got to meet the owners of these family-owned establishments and experienced all that Watkins Glen, Saratoga Springs, and Corning had to offer.
What was your takeaway from this year’s local travel experiences?
So, although the pandemic may have effectively limited the distance I traveled, it enhanced and deepened my understanding of the vast beauty that lies within my very own backyard.
What is your travel blog? Girl with the Passport
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram at girlwiththepassport.
Discovering local gems in New York and cruising on Hudson river
by James Stakenburg from New York City
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
I had just been to Australia in February and had a whole trip planned and booked for the Galapagos Islands for November. Back in March and April it still seemed possible, but then my flights got cancelled, quarantine restrictions were put in place and it got too difficult, so I had to cancel the trip.
How did your travel plans materialize in the year of the pandemic?
This year, after the pandemic struck, I have turned my regular vacations into staycations and used them to really to get to know my local area. I live in New York City, so it has been good to get out of the city and discover the wonderful natural areas in the Hudson valley, just north of the city. It has helped having a car, as you need one to get around, but also because it feels safer traveling in isolation. It’s easy to rent a car in NYC, or even better if you have your own.
I found great places to hike in places that weren’t too crowded, though I got up super early so that I was on the trails before they got too busy. I also ventured out to some outdoor restaurants in Kingston where there was plenty of space between tables and it felt safe.
Because I was being a tourist in my own area, I did something I’ve never done before and took a scenic cruise from Kingston down the Hudson River in the fall. I really loved that focusing on my local area encouraged me to do some things that I would do if I was visiting on vacation but that I would never have thought to do as a local.
What is your travel blog? My travel blog is called Travel Collecting.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Instagram.
National Parks trips have bee the travel of choice for many of us during the pandemic in the United States. Personally, we’ve been to 3 trips to 7 national parks, plus state parks, national forests and BLM lands across Western United States. More on that later. First lets see where and how travelers went to National Parks.
Perfect Vacation in a Montana Dude Ranch
By Keri Baugh from Boston, MA
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
We were planning to visit Switzerland in July and Maui in August, but both of those had to be canceled due to travel restrictions.
How did your travel plans materialize in the year of the pandemic?
When the pandemic hit and it became clear our summer travel plans needed to be changed, including the cancellation of outdoor summer camps, we immediately came up with a new plan. We decided to take a three-week road trip to Montana, Utah, and Colorado to visit National Parks. And, it became the perfect opportunity to book my bucket-list vacation of a week at a Montana dude ranch. We found a lovely family-friendly 100-year-old Dude Ranch in southern Montana – run by the same family for the last 75 years – about 30 minutes outside of the West entrance of Yellowstone.
An ideal vacation for the summer of 2020, we were able to social distance and yet still get a wonderfully relaxing and unique experience. Our lodging was in individual log cabins on the ranch property, with plenty of distance from other cabins and front porches with rocking chairs to enjoy the glorious sunrises and sunsets of Montana’s Big Sky. Activities were exclusively outdoor, including daily horseback rides, fly-fishing, playing outside, and hiking. And it is easy to social distance with so much land with kids to run and play.
The best part of this family vacation is that it was cell phone and internet free, something much needed after three months of online learning and Zoom meetings. It also allowed us to enjoy family time together without distractions. Our evening horseback ride to a picnic cookout, followed by a sunset ride home, was one of the most special experiences of the trip.
Our kids deemed the Montana dude ranch as “the best vacation they had ever taken!” And that is quite an endorsement any year, but especially for a vacation during the summer of 2020!
What is your travel blog? My website is Bon Voyage With Kids.
Where can we find you on social media? You can find me on Facebook at bonvoyagewkids.
Camping Utah’s National Parks
by Ale Leon from Southern California
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
I was planning a trip to Utah National Parks.
Every year, I try to plan at least one weeklong trip to someplace I haven’t been. The famous Utah Mighty 5 road trip has been on my list for a while, and in 2020 we were finally able to make it happen.
How did your travel in the year of the 2020 pandemic?
COVID definitely made planning the trip a bit more challenging, as I found myself avoiding hotels, air travel, and restaurants. To compensate, we planned a Utah road trip, camping the entire time, and cooking all of our meals.
We visited Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks, camping in every park along the way.
At Arches, we hiked Delicate Arch in the early morning light, and got stunning views of the Milky Way at night.
Capitol Reef had some of the softest grass we’ve ever slept on, and the sound of the nearby rushing river lulled us to sleep.
Zion gave us breathtaking views throughout, and I found my strength as I hiked The Narrows.
We were able to add a stop at Goblin Valley State Park along the way and got stunning dark skies.
While the thought of COVID was ever-present during our trip, we sought to avoid the crowds by starting our days super early, wearing masks, and bringing plenty of hand sanitizer.
What is your travel blog? Sea Salt & Fog
Camping in Mount Rainier National Park
by Michele from Seattle
Where is your home base?
We are based in Seattle, Washington where the first confirmed case of COVID was announced and were quickly transitioned into working from home in early March of 2020. We had just gotten back from our first trip of the year in California when our state went into lockdown, and we knew that travel that summer would be limited and local. Little did we know we would end up working from home and having video call after video call with our friends and family for the rest of the year.
Where were you planning to travel in 2020?
2020 was ramping up to be a great year of travel, with weddings on both the West and East Coasts of the US, a girl’s concert weekend in Philadelphia, plus our yet unplanned anniversary trip, all of which had to be postponed or cancelled completely.
How did your travel plans materialize in the year of the pandemic?
We decided to plan a camping trip to Mount Rainier National Park only a few hours away as our annual anniversary celebration. We could easily drive there and avoid contact with anyone for the entire trip, and if worst case scenario it was cancelled, the camping fee would be a nominal loss, and there would be no other reservations to worry about cancelling.
Camping in the national park turned out to be the perfect way to disconnect after a summer of everything digital. There is no cell phone service in the campgrounds or on the trails, and hikes to some of the most beautiful views were only minutes away.
We were able to spend our days slowly and intentionally, waking up when we had enough rest, cooking over the campfire and reading in a hammock. We also got to stretch our legs after months of being stuck inside by hiking around Mount Rainier which was still bursting with wildflowers in September. The trip was the perfect mix of rest and being active, while being completely grounded by nature and having a break from everything digital.
To be safe during the pandemic, we knew driving somewhere local and not stopping in small towns along the way would be the best way to go about traveling, so we fueled up the car and packed all the food we would need for the trip to avoid stopping. We also carried two containers to keep our clean and used masks separate, and of course hand sanitizer for when we were out in the park and not near facilities. It was an easy trip to be safe during the pandemic, and also a restorative break during a difficult year for all of us.
Where can I read more? For other adventures close to Seattle, you can read my posts on my website The Adventures Abound.
Where can we find you on social media? Find me on Instagram @adventuresabound.
Our National Park Trips in 2020
Like I mentioned earlier in the blog, 2020 was a year of National Park trips for us. Following are the four trips we took to US National Parks and National Forests in 2020.
Day trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
It was a very long day from San Jose. I would advice staying overnight and make it a bit easier on you.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks trip
This was our solo airline trip since the pandemic started in March 2020. We took a flight from San Francisco to Boseman, Montana. You can read about the safety measure we took to travel during the pandemic.
Check out our photo galleries from these incredible National Parks
- Yellowstone NP – Lamar Valley Wildlife and Canyons
- Yellowstone NP – Geysers and Mammoth
- Grand Teton National Park
- Glacier National Park.
Day trip to Pinnacles National Park
I would totally recommend this easy day trip from San Francisco Bay Area to this incredible national park.
Road trip to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon and Capital Reef National Parks in Utah
From San Francisco Bay Area, its a 12 1/2 hour drive to Escalante plus any stops. So it’ll need an overnight stay, maybe camping in Mojave desert.
We stayed for 4 nights in a lovely Escalante Escapes Tiny Home and did some of the top hikes around Escalante – Calf Creek Falls, Spooky and Peekaboo canyons. We also drove all of Burr trail, including the Burr trail switchbacks, and into Capital Reef National Park. We spent half a day in Bryce Canyon by the amphitheater and refreshed our memories from a decade ago.
Read all about adventure vacation with home base in Escalante town and
Hiking Tips for Utah’s Slot Canyons
In Summary
2020 was hard for many as our homes evolved into our office, school, cafe, restaurant, entertainment and everything else. We learnt that the monotony of it can be hard for emotional wellbeing. But in United States, we’re lucky to have the great outdoors which are wonderful for hiking, biking, driving, camping and so much more. An occasional outing to nature has been our way to survive the 2020 pandemic and shelter in place mandates.
We took many day trips around the San Francisco Bay Area to our National Parks, State Parks, beaches, and mountains. On a more regular basis we hit the trails in our county parks, open space preserves and state parks. We’ve also supported our local restaurants by taking out and even outdoor dining when it was available in summer. Its a time for us to come together and support our communities by buying local and maintain physical distance, until we get the vaccine.
We would love to hear from you if you have ideas to enjoy nature while keeping your community safe.
Travel Stories from 2020 with tips for safe travels
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- Travel Stories from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean
- Heartwarming travel stories from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
- 30 things that will happen in San Francisco when shelter-in-place is lifted
Covid-19 Pandemic Travel Stories
Travel stories from the 2020 pandemic were epic! Travel stories this year were so dramatic that every other year pales in comparison. I’ve curated a few collection of short stories for your leisure reading. You’ll surely enjoy them and please do share with others.
Donna Emperador
January 3, 2021 @ 6:38 am
Thanks for letting me participate. Great stories everyone!
Jyoti
January 3, 2021 @ 8:22 pm
Hi Donna, thank you for sharing your story!!
arv!
January 9, 2021 @ 4:19 am
Interesting write-up, Jyoti. I think most travelers chose traveling in their backyard. Hiking places and the ones bestowed with scenic beauty devoid of the crowd were most popular. Travelers avoided what used to be the most visited tourist attractions as well.
Jyoti
January 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
Thats so true. I found that many American travelers enjoyed the great outdoors – local hikes, hidden gems and national parks. In a typical year we would have traveled abroad but this year brought everyone closer to home. Most travelers found their local experiences to be very rewarding.