Travel has been vital to human existence. From Vasco da Gama finding India to brave people attempting to cycle throughout the world, it has been the fundamental nature of humans to explore lands unknown. However, in the age of social media amd with travel trends like living like a digital nomad and overlanding, travel has seen a widespread change. Explore these trends and see what works for you!
1. Becoming Tech-Savvy Nomads
Gen Z and Gen Alpha have always been digitally connected. The exposure to social media has changed the dynamics of travel. From booking stays, planning itineraries and booking accommodations to finding travel partners, all is done online. Some apps can match you with a travel partner of choice and you can book trips in advance to save expenses! That's not only useful while pre-booking travel plans but also is thrifty when you are travelling on a budget.
2. Sustainability over Luxury
Sustainable travel is all the hype and Gen Z are slightly more conscious than their older counterparts. They understand the effects of climate change on ever-changing travelling patterns and take useful steps to measure the impact of their travels on the environment. For example, a lot of travellers are choosing eco-friendly alternatives. If you can hike in a city, opting for cabs and other fossil-fuel-using vehicles can be avoided.
3. Choosing Experiential Travel
This generation loves experiential-based travel. They like opting for authentic experiences. So they choose to immerse themselves in local cultures, explore cuisine and mingle with the locals. A lot of travel companies have recognised this trend emerging post-COVID-19 when the world collectively battled the pandemic and travel had come to a halt.
4. Remote Jobs and Travel
The digital nomad lifestyle is not for everyone. Remote work has made this possible, thanks to the pandemic. Now all you need is a laptop and an internet connection to make money online and work from different locations. This has seen a wider acceptance among Gen Z as they have disdain for the office culture. This allows flexibility to travel and work and at the same time, interact with people from different nationalities.
Conclusion
Travel has evolved and so must we. Now its upto your travel style and discretion to adopt these latest travel trends. There is an opportunity cost to all but change is a constant. The most important part is to enjoy the travel experience!
