The travel itch has caught just about everyone over the past year and a half. Currently, it feels like everybody has been grounded, unable to go outside to explore and play. Pre-pandemic, who didn’t love going on holiday? Getting on the plane in the early hours, throwing all your suitcases in your hotel room and running straight for the pool are pleasant memories for lots of us. However, we’re finding that during the pandemic, being unable to get away for a week or two, or even just being unable to plan a vacation to look forward to has been taxing on our mental health. But as restrictions across the world begin to lift, lots of us are getting online, visiting travel sites and contemplating our first steps into a post-covid world. Making the most of our time traveling the world has become a common goal, and this includes trying out some quirkier travel options, and taking the ‘road less traveled.’ So we have taken it upon ourselves to produce this quick guide to some quirky travel alternatives for 2021 and beyond.
Cycling Holiday
Riding your bike across the Croatian coastline, or through the streets of Breda in the Netherlands offer two wildly different experiences. The amount of choices you have for a cycling holiday is staggering. You could, if you’re brave, even tackle some mountain biking in the USA. Routes like the Kokopelli in Colorado, or biking around Lake Tahoe in Nevada are popular destinations for guided tours.
Camping/Glamping
Do you consider yourself to be the outdoors type? Camping holidays don’t have to be reserved for local stays. Whilst pitching a tent up for the weekend in the neighbouring countryside can be more than pleasant, it’s not really of the same calibre as camping abroad. You can find a myriad of camping spots and glamping villages all across Europe, some even right next to the beach! Why reserve your camping holiday to just one country? Pick a route through Spain, Southern France, and Italy for a truly idyllic getaway. Don’t forget to make sure to take important precautions during your trip. Keeping your valuables safe during a camping trip can be slightly trickier than when you’re staying in a hotel. You should also be certain you’ve got important travel insurance for any accidents along the way. Insurance plans like Staysure’s medical cover can give you some peace of mind during your outdoors adventure.
Unusual Destinations
Pretty much every country has some level of tourism—even places such as North Korea to some extent receive tourists. But there are a huge amount of locations around the globe that you can visit that will raise eyebrows once you tell people. Why not experience horse-riding across the Steppes of Mongolia? Or trekking over the Atacama Desert of Chile? Places such as Pakistan and Kurdistan boast some incredible scenery from lush green valleys to colourful canyons.
Extreme Sports
For the thrill seekers, there are lots of places out there that provide access to adrenaline inducing activities. Rock-climbing in the Chichuahuan desert of northern Mexico, surfing the killer waves of Lagos in Portugal, or free diving with sharks off the coast of central America are all sure to get your blood pumping. Just don’t forget to follow the rules and stay as safe as you can! Nothing ruins a holiday like a broken bone or worse! Finding the best option for your holiday can be really tough, but we hope that this guide sets you on the path to finding what’s right for you and your companions. Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
