The Bug that Keeps Biting
Alex Badovinac
Your all knowing guide on the best way to
travel
Imagine you’re on a warm sunny beach, with sand in your toes, and a beautiful ocean breeze. Then, all of the sudden, you have to head home. But the second you go home, you want to turn around and get back on a plane. You may even book your next trip as soon as you get back. The interesting thing about travelling is that it never really ends because you never want to leave. Ever wondered what that feeling is? Well, that is the travel bug making you have an itch.
Welcome to Travel Bug! Your fa-
vorite travel zine. Travel Bug will give you tips and tricks for air travel, highlighting the best places you can go and new places you can travel to. Travel bug is your best guide, whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned vet of travelling. This zine is for everyone!
If you have travelled before, you know how fun and exhilarating it can be. Travelling can be for pleasure, for work, or for school. No matter the reason for the trip, travelling can open up new places, cultures, languages, and can educate us on new things. It can also help us learn about our minds, bodies, and souls, while, at the same time, teach us how to take care of ourselves and relax.
So you may ask yourself, why does the travel bug come back? Well as humans, we are very drawn to change, particularly
when we have some control over it. Travelling provides this agency. You get to decide where you go and what you do. Even if you are travelling with others, or are going on a school or work trip, you are still able to make some of the decisions for yourself. For some, this change could be desirable
just a look at the amazing duomo’s in the middle of florence italy - taken by me
because of the “reset.”
Life may be too much at home, so you take a trip to relax and rest, so that you can go home and feel refreshed. Getting to go to places outside of your regular routine is very exciting, and a change of pace can help clear your mind.
Now that you have booked that trip, let’s go over some tips and tricks to get from your house to your destina tion! First, let’s talk about the airport. You want to make sure you arrive 2–3 hours early, in case there are any delays while get
security, so making sure they can be easily removed is a must. It is also a good idea to wear comfortable clothes that can be used as layers, because no matter the destination, the climate and temperature could vary. Even if they are packed in your carry-on, it is essential to have layers on hand.
To cut down the wait time, you can use mobile boarding passes and check-in online.
tle and snacks to skip high-priced items, just keep in mind your water bottle will have to be empty until you get through security! Another way to save money is to book an overnight flight, as they are usually cheaper than daytime flights.
Once you get on the plane, you should be provided with some sort of entertainment like watching shows or movies. But, you can also download media to your
portant. It is likely that you will need to take off your shoes while going through
the amazing and fun exprience of getting on a plane and turning off the world
mobile device while you wait to board if you want to watch something specific! If screentime is not your vibe, consider bringing a book or taking a nap.
When you arrive at your destination, you will have to go through customs, collect your bags, and leave. It is best to get a taxi or an uber to come pick you up to bring you to your hotel if you do not have anyone coming to get you. This will eliminate the stress and hassle of navigating unfamiliar public transit. Just like that, you have officially arrived at your destination, and finally, you can start enjoying your vacation!
Now that you are pre pared, here are some places you must go! If you are travelling to the United States, two must see places are New York City and San Francisco. In
NYC, you must go see Central Park, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, the World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty and you must see at least one Broadway Show. If you get hungry, go to Liberty Bagels or Joe’s Pizza, two of the best food spots in the city. In San Francisco, you must see the Golden Gate Bridge and take a tour of Alcatraz Island, and go try clam chowder soup in a sourdough bread bowl right on fisherman’s wharf.
have some pizza or pasta for dinner, and a cappuccino to go along with your gelato.
In conclusion, travelling can be for everybody, no matter who you are. Travelling is something that everyone should experience at least once in their life!
“Traveling is a way to gain new eyes”
If you want to go to Europe, Italy should be at the top of your list. Some well-loved spots you need to visit are Rome for the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City. Be sure to check out Florence for the Duomo, and for Michelangelo’s David. Only an hour away is Piza, home to the leaning tower of Piza. Lastly, Venice is famous for its canals, and Piazza San Marco. Obviously, you must
Whether you go every few months or every 5 years, I hope that these tips and recommendations are useful for you and your travelling needs. At the end of the day, travelling should not be stressful, you should always make the most of it. And when the travel bug sneaks up on you, let it be your guide to the journey ahead. we all love photo booth moments - all taken by me
