7 discovery ideas for travel enthusiasts during the epidemic season

1. Read books about adventure and travel

Books are the "vehicle" that helps people move from one world to another quickly and easily. You don't need to buy expensive plane tickets, you can still help your soul experience a real adventure through the pages of books.

There are many interesting books on the topic of travel, you can refer to some of the following books:

• The Alchemist(Paulo Coelho): writes about the journey of a young man who followed his feelings and traveled from Spain to Egypt; on that journey he learned the meaning of happiness, the value of reality...
• On the Road(Jack Kerouac): a young man who left his life in New York to go to the West, living a new life full of freedom, liberty and wildness. When the journey ended, he also became a stronger, braver and better person.
• Vagabonding(Rolf Potts): a must-have book for anyone contemplating a long journey. Author Rolf spent 10 years on his walking journey (even walking across Israel), and through this book he conveys his thoughts, lessons, and the most practical travel information a person needs to know.

2. Watch travel-inspiring movies

Similar to books, movies are another "vehicle" that takes you to new lands and worlds. But while books often act as travel guides, movies, with their spectacular combination of sound, color, and images, play a more vivid role: inspiration.

Are you hesitating to take a risky and adventurous trip? Are you afraid that the land you are about to visit will be monotonous and boring? Or, are you simply looking for new ideas for your next trip? Here are some movies that will surely inspire you.

• Into the Wild: The film is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless's life. He left his comfortable life to go into the wilderness, to explore nature, to explore people and to explore the nature of life. The last thing, the greatest thing he learned before he died, was the definition of happiness.
• The Beach: In this film, travel becomes a temptation, making those who love to travel become confused and blind, even losing their humanity. The scene is filmed on a paradise-like island in Thailand, along with the talented acting of Leonardo DiCaprio, making the film appear mysterious like an illusion.
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Most people who love to travel have seen this movie at least once in their life - but one time is definitely not enough. Not only inspiring photographers, travel lovers, journalists, or even just office workers, this movie is for everyone.

In addition, there are not only movies, but also many series and movies that introduce the culture, customs and characteristics of the lands. You can find such movies on Netflix, YouTube...

3. Plan your travel for the year

Make a list of places you want to visit this year (you may have had such a list since the beginning of the year, but given the unpredictable developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, it is time to adjust your plans). From there, outline a detailed plan for each destination on the list: when is the most suitable time, what to prepare before the trip, how much the trip will cost... The more detailed the plan, the shorter the distance between you and that destination will be.

Don’t forget, learning about the destination (history, culture, cuisine, people, etc.) is also an extremely important step of preparation and should be done right away. You can buy books and magazines with information about that destination, research on the Internet or watch movies.

4. learn history

Travel enthusiasts will surely see the close connection between tourism and history. Vietnam's history can lead you to relics and museums spread across the country. The history of the world can lead you to Greece - the land of hundreds of myths; to Turkey - the end point of the once prosperous Silk Road; or to the Louvre Museum (France) - where the ups and downs of humanity are recorded in thousands of paintings...

In fact, this is a good time to spend time learning about history - something we probably don't actively do (or don't have time to do) every day.

History can be considered as a tourist’s third eye. When you stand before a landscape, your eyes take in the beauty of the present; while that “third eye” helps you look back to the past, feeling what that land has gone through to become what it is today.

5. Be open to new things

Most of us spend 365 days a year making money and doing things we love, so what about spending time on things we... don't love?

While the pandemic is forcing us to put our travel plans on hold and slow down, this is also a good opportunity to explore areas that you have not paid attention to before. It could be a continent you have never been interested in learning about, a type of tourism that you have assumed is not your "taste", or simply a sport, a cuisine, etc.

In addition, regularly read travel magazines or travel news channels such as Travellive, Travellive+ to update travel trends around the world, as well as have new and different perspectives on seemingly familiar destinations.

6. Cultivate missing skills

If your photography skills are still weak, now is the time to take the time to improve them. Take online photography courses, study online textbooks, or practice in the safety of your surroundings... You can refer to some interesting photography sites such as:Beyond Photography.

If your English communication skills are not yet perfect, take this time to improve them – through courses, books, or even watching movies in English. Being fluent in English will be very useful during your travels.

7. exercise

Not only during the epidemic season, but at any time, we should not neglect to exercise. A healthy body will help you experience the trip in the most complete and energetic way, and at the same time help you have a clear and flexible mental state.

Many gyms are temporarily closed due to the pandemic, but you can still exercise by cycling, walking, jogging or playing sports.

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