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Self-drive trips are gaining interest and
people are now less apprehensive when
driving within India or outside. We often
get requests from traveller’s to understand
rules and gain more insight into self-drive
journeys. Owing to the developing road
routes across the globe, road trips around
the world are becoming a reality. For
example, China’s OBOR project connects
them to European countries, which is making
the long journey very accessible and a near
possibility. We can’t help but mention that
journeys by road are absolutely exciting and
fun. It helps you bask in the scenic nature,
local culture and enjoy the present.
Solo travel
Solo travel is also becoming
increasingly popular. It is a common
belief that one can experience the
local culture, and its people best
when alone. It is an unadulterated
journey that is raw and yet so
fulfilling. Solo travel is often seen on
many bucket lists. In fact, according
to booking.com 45% of travellers
have a bucket list to fulfil when
choosing a destination.
Unique Experiences
In the same report, 28% of travellers
around the world are looking to
have a unique experience, which
could include exploring unexplored
destinations such as Kyrgyzstan or
Kazakhstan. 27% of travellers want to learn a new skill
and 25% would like to take an epic road or train trip.
Active vacations
Another trend is having an ‘active vacation’. Club your
travel with any physical activities such as mountain
biking, yoga, running or anything that is related to
fitness. Having an active vacation is cool and you will
definitely be one of the unique ones to bring the trend
to your friends. All active travels make for great pictures
and you can unabashedly show them off - don’t forget
to flex those muscles!
There is inspiration everywhere you look and in
everything you do. All you need to do is see carefully!
Don’t let trends scare you, embrace them and fulfil
them in the simplest and smallest way possible, it is
after all, all about the journey. Good travels!