'The less you pack, the more chances you are able to bring something else from the trip,' he adds.

'That's how I felt.' And that feeling led him to pack less. 'People feel that the less they carry, the more they can enjoy the trip,' says Johnathan Smith, founder of the website CamperGuide. Minimalism is 'in' on your first post-pandemic vacation, say experts. (But, speaking from personal experience, I think losing weight may be the biggest challenge for your first vacation after the pandemic.)ģ-hour lines, lost bags, but a favorable euro: Flying to Europe is complicatedĪll that stuff you used to take with you. We all get a fresh new start.' Hackworth says you can shed those unwanted pounds with expert guidance and a sensible diet. I think everyone is looking at this summer, as we emerge post-pandemic, as a rebirth. 'We all fell into some bad habits during the pandemic and learned a lot about ourselves. 'I'm seeing a lot of people who are trying to lose a few pounds before they start traveling this summer,' says Jenni Hackworth, a yoga instructor. Instead, research your destination, get travel insurance, and go boldly on your trip. I was paralyzed by fear.' Why lose the fear? Being afraid of what could happen when you travel can suck the fun out of your vacation. 'I went from being an extrovert to barely wanting to socialize with other humans. 'Fear has paralyzed many of us – including me,' says psychologist Louise Sattler. Beach closures, damage: What travelers can expect after the 'historic' Hawaii swells So what should you lose before you leave?

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