Travel Well

Adventure and the realms of possibility

In the depths of the pandemic, our lives transformed, shaped by the boundaries of lockdowns and social bubbles. As the world clamped down and travel came to a standstill, adventure acquired an entirely new meaning. Our local neighbourhoods became our worlds, as things we never noticed before grasped our attention. Whilst many homes were plagued by quiet loneliness, humans also developed an acute sense of appreciation for the familiar facets of their surroundings. Eyes wide open we discovered the beauty of our graffiti-stamped pavements, our back-alley murals, and neighbours' shape-shifting gardens.

The 11 February signified a pivotal date on the UK’s holiday calendar. Now our itchy feet are no longer hindered by legislation and heady dreams of exploring new territory can once again come to fruition. But where does this leave all that we learnt to treasure in lockdown? 

Whilst we yearn to travel elsewhere, we can’t forget what we learned from the shores of our own homes. From the simple pleasures of seeing new sights on daily bike rides to admiring the songs of birds at the feeder. Intrigue grew from our back doors, we began to notice the power of small things and the slowing of time. As the world beyond strolls at local parks finds us again; we must greet it with a newfound awareness of our surroundings, where seemingly invisible sights, sounds, and the joys of simple pleasures come alive.

As legislation eases, we will journey with a newfound appreciation and understanding. Our wandering steps may be slow, cautious and without a doubt uncertain. But if anything, we must continue to dig a little deeper and find pleasure in the little things which make up our planet.