All tagged COVID-19
In the face of the issues raised by the climate emergency and the COVID-19 pandemic (outlined in part one), potential solutions exist at different levels ranging from global and national policy, urban design to individual actions. The travel industry will have to play its part and make extensive adaptations as it seeks to recover from the impacts of the pandemic lockdowns. Together, these examples point to hopeful ‘directions of travel’ for creating a better future for all.
The impact of climate change has become increasingly stark and poses the biggest existential threat to humanity. However, we may have become distracted from tackling it by the outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Fears and anxieties surround both crises. Yet the roots of both crises generally lie in the consequences of destructive human activities. Ways of addressing both crises could come to have dual benefits.
Europe is a highly fragmented continent, its rich diversity testament to the legacies of past eras which make it a strong attraction to travellers. Some parts are well known, others perhaps less so or significant. The current iteration of Europe’s mosaic contains within it the seeds of further change including, for instance, regional claims for greater autonomy. How such dynamics play out will impact on future travellers, as will the uncertain longer term impact of COVID-19, that in this context, has already damaged the transport, tourism and leisure sectors.
Although the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis has forced us all to change our daily lives, the lockdown has provided opportunities to experience and get to know our local areas more fully. An hour’s daily exercise has brought these additional rewards as well as helping to keep us physically and mentally healthy.
A long-planned celebration trip to the Maldives gradually took on an extra dimension. While enjoying the beach, snorkelling and seafood, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic was accelerating around the world, creating something of a disconnect. Despite trying to make sense of it all, Colin & Jackie returned home to find much of daily life changed!
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has and will continue to have a profound affect on travellers, the travel industry and all those whose livelihoods depend on it. Acts of solidarity with those we have come to know on our travels can be a positive whilst we contemplate what future travel plans might be like.
