Do you remember that when was the last time you travelled? Travelling for business is one thing, but I am talking about packing your bags, logging out of your all social media accounts and disconnecting from your normal routine for a week or more.
Without a doubt, the year 2020 was dedicated to lockdowns and travel restrictions. Never had we all imagined that there will come a time when we will not only be able to travel but will also have to work from home for a long period of time. Although, it is too early to predict that when we all can go back travelling as we used to without any mask or such.
But, if you are travelling now in 2021 then you need to keep in mind certain things to keep yourself healthy and safe. Even if you gradually step out to travel then don't forget your mask and hand sanitiser with you. Let's see what all are the rules that you should follow if you are stepping out for travelling.
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#1. What rules do you need to follow while travelling in 2021?
Do you want to get ill while travelling? Of course, not. No one wants to. Everyone wants to remain fit and enjoy the trip to the fullest. Right? So, for that you need to follow certain rules:
1. Travel and testing
Testing before and after travel can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. So, make sure that whenever you are at a place where the COVID tests are going on then, don't skip it, just get yourself tested.
2. Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) between you and others as much as possible.
3. Avoid contact with anyone.
4. Limit contact with frequently touched surfaces, such as door handles, elevator buttons etc. If you touch these surfaces, use a hand sanitiser or wash your hands afterwards.
5. Wear a cloth face mask.
6. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
7. Cover coughs and sneezes.
8. Clean your hands often. It's especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
9. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
10. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitiser. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry.
So, these are the rules that one need to keep in mind before stepping out for travel.
#2. Why Traveling Is Good For The Soul?
Travelling inspires everyone, it is one thing that is on almost everybody’s bucket list. Haha! Isn't it?
It is always in the trend to visit new places and take infinite snaps that are social-media worthy. But the point of it is not to show off. The real reason to discover new cities and countries is that travelling is good for the soul. Yes, you heard it absolutely right.
You get an exclusive chance to see new places, do new things, eat new food, meet new people and get to know more cultures. Each of these features is attractive in their own way, but there is more to it.
Travel is good for your soul and health. Aha! Do you know why? Because it resets your body and frees your soul from any stress or depression.
Let's see what all benefits it has. Haha! Are you ready? If yes, then let's dig deep into it.
#3. What are the benefits of Travelling?
Travelling is the best medicine. It makes you a more confident person, lets you discover new hideaways, culture and people and also positively affects health. Yes, isn't it so amazing?
Let's see its benefits in detail. Just read on:
1. Travel relieves stress and boosts mental health
This is the most important health benefit of travelling. Travelling has the ability to take you out of your daily routine and into new surroundings and experiences and this can reset your body and mind. Planning a trip have really superb effects on the body.
Do you know what are they? If not, then let's see:
It boosts happiness and it expands the mind too
It keeps the mind sharp, increases creativity and helps with personal growth.
So, if you are feeling anxious and stressed then go out and travel to different places, it's the best way out to reduce the stress levels.
2. Travelling helps you see your life from a different perspective
When you are busy with household chores, working and dealing with personal troubles every day, then your mind gets so stuck. Isn't it? If yes, then you need to go outside to change this monotonous routine. Trust me you will feel much better.
The problems that seemed so big and difficult to solve when you are at home can turn out not so scary when you are on the beach in Goa. The things you hated may quickly become things that you miss. So, basically, travelling changes your perspective and the thought process with which you see the things around you.
So, if you are feeling that everything is going wrong with me, then go for travelling and you will see the change. It works like wonders.
3. Travelling Helps to boost immunity
Exposing your body to different climatic conditions, actually makes you stronger from within.
When you travel to different places, it gives your body a chance of adapting to various bacteria, which increases immunity and makes you less prone to diseases.
4. Travelling improves your understanding of various cultures
Why do you travel? Haha! I know that answers may differ from person to person but travelling always develop a deeper understanding of other cultures.
You get to know the history of a particular place that you would not get to know if you stay at home. Exploring different places is only the best way out. So, basically, travelling increases your knowledge. Haha. Isn't this is so fascinating?
5. Travelling will decrease your risk of heart disease.
Are you a heart patient? If yes, then trust me that travelling acts like a magic pill. You don't need any medication to treat your heart disease. The only thing you need is travelling. Yes, travel to various places and see the change.
Many pieces of researches also show that the men and women who travelled annually were less likely to suffer a heart attack or develop heart disease. Aha! Literally travelling is magic.
6. Travelling improves sleep patterns
Are you insomniac? If yes, then go out to someplace for a week with your friends and see the difference.
The health detriments of poor sleep are varied, from irritability to poor cognitive performance and efficiency. It is recommended that adults should take asleep at least seven to seven and a half hours per night and this can be more easily achieved while travelling.
It’s obvious that travel comes with a myriad of health benefits for the mind, body and soul, so what are you waiting for – it's time to book that vacation. Your health will thank you later on for it.
7. Travelling boosts happiness and satisfaction
Are you feeling that you are not satisfied or something is wrong? Then just read on cause I have a solution for you.
Most people tend to be happier when they are travelling and don’t have to worry about work, of course. Many types of research showed that people also experience a direct increase in happiness from just planning a trip. So, don't wait much, just book your tickets and go for travelling.
So, these all were the benefits of travelling. Trust me that travelling is the biggest source of happiness and satisfaction and not only this, it has so many other benefits too. So, just plan a trip with your friends.
#4. CONCLUSION
Travelling is the best way to enjoy and also to rejuvenate your body and mind. If you want to enjoy the scientifically proven health benefits of travelling, then you should start planning a trip. Whether you go to London, Cape Town, Lucerne, Auckland, or somewhere in India, boarding a plane and flying to a foreign destination where you are equal parts excited and intimidated is great for your growth and development.
Go for travelling and see the difference. Have you made any plans that where will you go? If yes, then disclose them in the comments below. Haha!
Happy Travelling!
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