The world is there for the taking and many of us want to explore it. Living through the covid-19 pandemic left many of us realizing we take travel for granted and have been seeking ways to enjoy outdoor life. For people looking to take the adventurous route, finding new and exciting ways to travel is part of the fun. After all, it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey…
Bye-bye cars and cheerio planes – there’s more to travel than these faithful modes of transport. These five ways to travel will bring excitement and make your vacations, trips and day to day life more memorable.
Go Long-Distance by Rail
Travel by train doesn’t seem glamorous to commuters who use the rail system to get into the city each day, but before air-travel was accessible, long-distance train journeys were the epitome of class – just think of The Orient Express! Admittedly, most trains are less luxurious than this famous mode of transport, but there’s still adventure to be had on sleeper-trains. There’s nothing quite like falling asleep in one city and waking up in another! Break up the journey by stopping off in places you might otherwise miss. It’s the ultimate adventure.
Cool Riders
If you want to feel close to nature, traveling by moped, motorbike, bicycle or scooter is a great way to go about it. Perfect for shorter journeys, fill up your senses as you make your way to your destination whether you’re feeling India’s monsoon rain on your skin or losing yourself in the scent of Amalfi lemons on the Italian coast. Vespas are the classic two-wheeled transport for vacations – live out your dreams like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Being open to the elements is part of the fun. If you do wish to travel by moped or motorbike, make sure you’re insured first. The Bike Insurer offers 50cc insurance for your motorbike as well as insurance for other types of bike.
Overland Adventures
If you love life on the road, overlanding could be the adventure for you. Ideal for anyone who likes taking control of their own journey and being able to bring home comforts along for the ride, the joy of overlanding is in the journey, with many devotees of this camping movement exploring the road less travelled. For the ultimate overlanding experience, invest in a hard shell roof top tent rather than the soft shell counterparts – hard shells are much more comfortable and can be put up and taken down in less than 30 seconds giving you more time for what matters – seeing the world. Overlanding is perfect for families or those who want to travel with their pets.
Travel By Canal Boat
Water is known for its calming influence and traveling by canal is a wonderful way to go off the beaten track. Explore the countryside from the comfort of a beautiful canal boat and enjoy the freedom of being the captain of your own ship. Traveling by canal boat feels like taking a step back in time and is a fun and quirky mode of transport ideal for families, with a welcoming and tight-knit community.
Float and Fly
You might not use a hot air balloon to travel from A to B, but it’s an experience everyone should have at least once in their life. As you climb higher into the sky, the world below shrinks, making it a wonderful way to escape the demands of our busy twenty-first century lives. It’s impossible not to be in awe of the science involved and the beauty of our environment when seeing the world from the wicker basket of a hot air balloon.
However you travel, remember to make the most of the adventure of the journey. The memories you make will last a lifetime.