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21 big trips we’re dreaming of
Super size me! Take one of these 21 big trips in 2021 (when we’re allowed) and meet tribes, spot rare creatures and cycle through mountains
1. Travel South America overland
See incredible landscapes in South America (Shutterstock)
Got annual leave to burn and a love of all things Latin? Now’s the time for that South American odyssey. Whether you choose to hop around on public transport, board an overland truck or do a mix of both, the route options are almost infinite; expect border hold-ups, landslides and bumpy roads, serendipitous encounters, warm camaraderie and breathtaking diversity. Allow six months to make a comprehensive circuit, taking in everything from Colombian coast to Amazon jungle, Inca ruins, Andean highlands, Argentinian pampa and Brazilian carnival spirit.
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More people are being vaccinated everyday and travel is already top of mind. Suddenly, the whole world feels in reach again, even if travel restrictions haven’t quite been lifted yet.
Most travel experts expect travel to re-open incrementally rather than all at once. We’ll see some countries loosening restrictions early on and others late to follow. At your destination, attractions and local protocols will change in phases, too. Remember, even if you’re vaccinated, not everyone else will be when you arrive at your destination.
Some travelers already know exactly where they want to go: canceled trips from earlier that have been rebooked or bucket list trips that seem more urgent after witnessing a global health crisis. For others, it might be more nebulous. Cabin fever might be constant but the details a bit fuzzy.