It Feels Like We’ve Been Stuck for Ages. This Summer, We Will Finally Travel Again!

Summary

The author is excited about resuming travel after a hiatus due to COVID-19, with plans for four trips including camping in Norway, a family trip to Romania, a soccer tournament in Denmark, and a return to London.

Abstract

This summer, the author is eagerly anticipating a series of trips that mark a return to travel after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The travel itinerary includes a personal camping trip in Risør, Norway, with the author's daughters, a family vacation to Eforie Nord, Romania, a visit to Hjørring, Denmark, for a youth soccer tournament, and a traditional trip to London, UK. The author expresses a deep sense of readiness and excitement for the new experiences, reuniting with the joy of travel, and the creation of new memories. The anticipation is heightened by the author's renewal of their passport and the prospect of escaping the stagnation felt during the pandemic.

Opinions

The author feels a strong sense of anticipation and readiness for travel, evidenced by renewing their passport and the exclamation "I can’t wait!"
There is a nostalgic longing for past travel routines, especially the annual trips to London, which the author is keen to resume.
The author values the quality time spent with family and friends during these trips, emphasizing the happiness found in shared experiences, such as setting up a tent or watching football matches.
The author appreciates the diversity of experiences each destination offers, from the tranquility of camping life to the bustling energy of London's shopping, musicals, and dining.
There is an evident joy in the author's voice when discussing the prospect of new stimuli and experiences after a period of limited travel.

First off: Risør (Norway)

Camping trip. One week in a tent, just me and the girls. Always a struggle to set up the tent, but we are happy afterward. I look forward to lazy days, delicious coffee, sun, and swimming.

An authentic image of the camping life below — clutter, coziness, and relaxation. And my coffee, of course. And my coffee, of course.

Our camp, summer 2021. Image by the author.

Trip number two: Eforie Nord (Romania)

The whole family is going to Eforie Nord with friends. It will be the first trip abroad (apart from a short trip to Sweden) in two and a half years. I can’t wait!

I look forward to new experiences in a country I have never been to before.

Beach on Eforie Nord. Image courtesy of my friend Aura Druta.

Third trip: Hjørring (Denmark)

I love watching football, so a week of matches will be great. We are staying in a hotel in Aalborg. I expect football, friends, new memories, an amusement park and hopefully some relaxation.

Image by the author. My daughter (pictured) has consented to the picture being published.

Last trip: London (United Kingdom)

I’ve been to London at least once a year for a long time — up until covid. My girls and I love London, and now it’s finally time to take up this tradition again. It will be lots of shopping, musicals, cafes, sightseeing, and delicious dinners. What’s not to like?

Tower Bridge. Image by the author.

It Feels Like We’ve Been Stuck for Ages. This Summer, We Will Finally Travel Again!

I’ve renewed my passport, and I’m ready to go ✈️🗺️

Our travel plans for the summer

First off: Risør (Norway)

Trip number two: Eforie Nord (Romania)

Third trip: Hjørring (Denmark)

Last trip: London (United Kingdom)

How about you, do you plan to travel this summer?

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