Yes, it can take away your desire to travel: Worrying about infections, only going to restaurants with a face mask and still having WiFi and cell phones everywhere. But on the other hand, aren't these the best reasons to treat body and soul to a relaxing break - perhaps away from the hustle and bustle?
The Question is: Travelling or Staying at Home?
Deciding whether or not to travel during the corona pandemic will ultimately remain a personal decision. However, there are actually good reasons to travel right now.
1. Experiencing (normally) crowded places without crowds
Who doesn't know them, the line in front of the Eiffel Tower or the countless amateur photographers on St. Mark's Square. The current crisis offers an opportunity here: to explore Venice, Paris and Co. in peace. Firstly, not as many people are currently going on vacation as in the past, and secondly, hotels are only allowed to accommodate significantly fewer guests. In other words: It's getting emptier in the tourist strongholds.
Of course, keep in mind that most top destinations offer public Wi-Fi throughout the city – on public transport, in squares, in museums or even churches. In addition, there are usually the many tourists, most of whom are out and about with their smartphones switched on.
In view of this starting position, the corona pandemic actually offers an opportunity to explore these travel destinations in a more relaxed manner than usual. Because, in these places we will probably not have the chance to avoid omnipresent radiation as much as we did this summer - with pleasant temperatures and without crowds. bei angenehmen Temperaturen und ohne Menschenmassen.
2. Support for small hotels
Booking a room in a small, owner-managed accommodation is a great help for the operators. Hosts who defy the mainstream and offer a retreat without WiFi are already counting on a small circle of loyal customers. In order to keep these offers for the future, support is immensely important - for the cash register as well as for motivation.
With accommodations that cater to the demands of the "common guest" to remain competitive and offer WiFi at least in the common areas and some rooms, EHS guests now get a larger and therefore better room choice due to the low occupancy.
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In addition, electrosensitive people in particular know restraint, consideration and precautionary measures. Those who have to protect themselves from electrosmog every day have a lot of experience in the fight against "invisible dangers". In terms of the risk of infection, a hotel without WiFi is to be assessed very differently than a party mile on the Mediterranean.
Tips for Travelling in Corona Times
In addition, there are some other good tips on how to make your vacation during the pandemic a relaxing experience despite everything. The most important are summarized here:
Arrival by car
For people who are electrosensitive (and possibly also affected by MCS), having their own car is a largely “safe capsule” when traveling. Compared to the train, it can be driven without permanent WiFi radiation and mobile phone radiation on the main traffic arteries thanks to “Slow Travelling ' via the country lanes. That means more relaxed travel and arrival without exhaustion and headaches. Unlike on an airplane, in your own car there is no common destiny of total strangers who have to worry about whether there is a “spreader” on board or not.
Selection of the destination
from the Robert Koch Institute beim Robert Koch Institut. A number of 50 infections is considered an important threshold value. In general, the lower the value, the better.
Tip: The infection process is dynamic. Travelers should therefore check the current values before departure. If you can be spontaneous, book your accommodation at short notice.
Staying in Germany or travelling abroad?
In the course of the corona pandemic, holidays in Germany have become noticeably more popular in terms of bookings. However, other European countries have also reopened for tourism and more will follow. Current information and travel warnings are published by The Federal Foreign OfficeIn case of doubt, these are not only a recommendation of a health but also a legal nature.
With the car as a means of transport, contactless, WiFi-free travel to every neighboring country is possible. The only difference between the destinations is the travel time for the journey.
The accomodation
Hotels and guesthouses in holiday regions have a great interest in complying with hygiene rules - nothing less than their own existence often depends on it. If you want to travel during the corona pandemic, you will therefore get a wide range of precautionary measures. Instead of the usual breakfast buffet, many hotels offer on-site service or serving in the room. In any case, some guests prefer to be completely self-sufficient - this keeps contact with staff and other guests to a minimum.
Packing your luggage during the pandemic
Once all the formalities have been settled and the WiFi-free accommodation has been booked, it’s time to pack your bags. Thanks to Corona, there are some new things on the packing list. Sufficient mouth and nose protection should be included, because many countries stipulate that it must be worn in public, at least in closed rooms. It is also advisable to carry disinfectants in your luggage - but this has now become standard for most people.
Otherwise, one thing must not be missing: the anticipation of the days off, because relaxation is still one of the best remedies against the crisis and for a good immune system.
Image sources: Kühne Photography / blasserschimmer.de (beach), Emil Widlund / Unsplash (Taverna), Free-Photos / Pixabay (Arc de Triomph, Paris).