COVID-19 may look like it’s a big vacation for everyone, what with most of us staying at home. You may have work from home or study at home school, so it’s not much of a vacation if that’s the case. That’s also the same way others feel when told how the shelter in place orders feel.
The pandemic surely leaves you stressed because of the uncertainties and the daily news. That’s why it’s important for you to travel, and to different places too. You might be missing the feeling of stepping into airline shops when you return from a trip. You might also be thinking about where you’d rather spend your lockdown.
While you can travel virtually with the many trips offered online, the experience is still different. Here are some reasons why you need to travel for your health.
Before You Travel: What You Should Know
If you think the COVID-19 pandemic has cooled down, there’s something you should know it is still on the rise. This is despite the cold weather, where people have begun taking shelter indoors. With the holidays having been just concluded, though, expect the numbers to show a significant rise.
Continue to wear a mask and follow protocols set by the government. It’s one of the best bets against getting the virus. Social distancing should also continue, as well as the avoidance of crowds. If you’ve been washing your hands religiously as part of protecting against the virus, then that should continue as well.
Before You Travel: What to do When You Feel Sick
If you’ve been asking yourself questions about whether you should travel or not before the pandemic, you should continue doing that. However, there are new questions you should ask, such as: are you feeling very sick? Do you have a relative or someone close to you that got the virus recently? Are there medical facilities where you’ll be going and is it swamped with cases of COVID-19?
If you find that the answer to one or all these questions is yes, then you should weigh whether this trip is important. If it isn’t, consider postponing it to a time when the virus is more controlled. That’ll be another layer of protection against adding to the statistics of the virus.
Now then, to the benefits of travelling.
Vacations Can Lower Risk of Death
Vacations are an effective way of easing tensions you get from work or from everyday life. A study revealed that men can benefit greatly from frequent getaways. These trips may reportedly lower their risk of death by 21% and greatly help them deal with the ravages of diseases and other health problems.
One of the biggest health issues lowered by frequent travelling is cardiovascular disease. It showed that they suffered from these 32% lower than those who didn’t do frequent travelling for relaxation.
Women Tend to Get Sick Less Because of Frequent Vacations
If you’re a career woman who’s always on the go, you’ll benefit greatly from taking much-needed breaks. Those who go on trips are less likely to experience tension and stress related to work and everything associated with it. Travelling also greatly boosts productivity; you’ll find yourself more stoked at work whenever you return from a vacation.
Aside from that, women who go on vacation trips are also at a lower risk of contracting or dying of heart disease. This is likely because of all the activities they do on these trips while also benefiting from the positive feelings.
Travelling Helps You Get Physically Fit
Vacation trips are also more likely to get you moving. While relaxation is the prime target for taking a vacation, you can’t help but take frequent trips visiting other destinations during your travel. Seeing new places and learning new things also lifts your mood, not to mention greatly easing your stress at work.
Then there are those who can afford to travel frequently. Even just travelling to the nearest state will help maintain your physical fitness and well-being. When you’re also seeing new things and discovering new places, your creativity gets a boost too, hence your sudden productivity.
It’s hard to travel during the pandemic, but you know the saying ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’? Travelling virtually has become a big part of some people’s lives under COVID-19. Consider doing this if you have seniors at home. If you can afford to travel, then remember the safety precautions against getting the virus. Don’t forget your masks and sanitizers at home when you travel.
