California was one of the first states to begin issuing “shelter in place” orders in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. I was surprised at first to see the closure of many state and local parks, but recognize this as an attempt to dissuade people from public gatherings and keep us all safe. However, after only two weeks of quarantining, I could feel myself going stir-crazy.
With all of the information surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019, you might be wondering whether you should cancel your travel plans, postpone them, or build a bunker instead. We’re being bombarded by news of COVID-19 on all media platforms. And here we are as well, writing about it. But the point of this post is to pose the questions, “How concerned should we really be?” and “How could this affect your travel plans?”
Stay healthy while traveling alone is important and is a major part of a successful solo adventure. On the new episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share my tips for boosting health before travel, what to do to stay healthy while away, and even how to handle health emergencies while traveling solo. Listen, Learn and Stay Healthy!