Cry– Let’s start right there? Let’s all have an ugly weep about
not being able to get out and see the world in ways we have in the past.
It’s ok to have a good sook! We are truly sad!
2. Read a Travel Book-Some of the best journeys we can
take are in our own minds. Emily Dickinson said, “To travel far, there is
not better ship than a book.” Read a novel set in a place that you have
dreamed of visiting. I am just finishing reading “Death on the Nile” by
Agatha Christie. It has inspired a serious case of wanderlust. What
is your best “travel” book?
Wish we were there!
3. Be Grateful- Say a prayer, write a poem, draw a
picture. What locations are you most grateful for experiencing? Now
is a great time to connect with past travel companions or hosts. Let
these people know how much they mean to you.
4. Get out and see your area-Some of the often-overlooked
destinations may be in your own back yard. Luci and I have ventured to
locations near our home in Boise, Idaho. There is so much to see and do
that don’t require a passport. Where safe, take a day trip and see
something new in your area.
We took a recent
drive to some waterfalls that we had been driving by for 30+ years! They
were flat out amazing! We are embarrassed that we never took the short
drive to see them! For those of you in southwest Idaho, go check out
Malad Gorge! They are stunning falls!
5. Journaling-The Fighting Couple are avid
journalists. We love recording our experiences, our victories and
defeats. The blog itself was born from a desire to share ideas and tips
to our friends around the globe. Now is a great time to take up the
journaling. For those of you that have been in the practices, go back and
read of past adventures.
Journaling is time
travel. Reading a passage, you wrote years ago will bring back the
tastes, the smells, the joys you felt visiting that faraway place. We
promise you many of your perspectives will bring a smile to your face. It
can be as simple as recording the mundane tasks you completed today, all the
way up to documenting the many emotions you are facing being quarantined.
We highly recommend
the beautiful Journals of Oberon Designs. We have used their
journals for almost 20 years!
6. Organize your pictures– We chose this one so we would
feel guilty! We have so much work to do to get all of our pictures
sorted. How are you doing on getting your pictures in one place?
Have you ever done a Shutterfly book, featuring one of your trips?
7. Set Goals-Where do you want to go next? What
would you do there and why? How would you get there? What budget
would you need? We have an epic trip in mind for 2022. We are
starting now on the building the plan. Now is a great time to do
the research. Now is a great time to connect with others that have been
and can share their perspective.
8. Share your stories- This is a big one. Find
a way to share what you have seen with others. One of our favorite things
is hosting “trip reports” after we return from one of our adventures. We
invite a bunch of friends for food, conversation and a few pictures of our
trip. It is a great chance share what you have learned. Your travel
might inspire someone to get out and see the world. Times have changed,
now we do these get togethers via Zoom.
Sharing your travels
can also shape young minds. Don’t miss opportunities to share your
adventures with youth or school groups. When I was a child, I had an Aunt
Maurine that had traveled the world. They had spent a month traveling in Dubai.
Hearing her share her harrowing tales inspired my own wanderlust.
9. Learn a Language-Where do you want to go next?
How about investing a few hours a week to learn that local language?
There are so many tools online and on your phone that can make your home a
language learning academy.
10. Save your Pennies- Now is a great time to get your
finances in order. Save a few dollars ever month for your dream trip to Dubai.
Pay off some of the student loans. Get yourself on a budget.
Staying at home more gives you more control over your food and entertainment
budgets. Netflix and chill are affordable!
These are a just a
few things that we are doing to keep us occupied till our next flight (soon we
hope!) We are thinking of you, our readers. We miss sharing new
places with you. Don’t worry, in time we will all be back out
there! Stay safe!
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