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December 28, 2020
If you are wondering when will this end, you’re not alone. A lot of things have changed since the lockdown has been lifted — businesses and public areas start to open up again, and most people slowly go back to working in their offices. We gradually transition to the “New Normal,” yet going out still scares me because there are still a number of cases out there. Until a safe, effective vaccine is available, there will continue to be a risk of infection. What are your post-pandemic plans?
Even though the new normal sounds scary and jarring, our life should move forward. What should we do? We have to change our behavior to prevent the spread of the virus. Let’s continue practicing social distancing, wearing a face mask, hand washing, safe grocery shopping and food handling, and being mindful. Do not go out if it’s not necessary. Maybe these small efforts will result in a better situation for all of us. As with anything, a little goes a long way, right? When this is all over, Let’s all take part in restoring our community.
Earlier this year, I made plans on how I can make my year fruitful, but like most of you, those plans were set aside. So now, I decided to share with you what are my post-pandemic plans to help myself and the community bounce back.
Support Small and Local Businesses
Local Businesses need us now more than ever. We can show our care for the community we live in by supporting them. It’ll give the local economy a chance to thrive. It’s also my way of giving thanks because they go out every day and trying their best to make an honest living despite the global pandemic. Another way of showing my support is by promoting them on my social media platforms by posting and sharing about their products, promos, etc.
Produce Positive Content for my Readers
The news is making us feel anxious. In times like this, we need an antidote to keep our positive attitude and move forward with determination and hope. This is why I decided to write a positive content for you to feel inspired and motivated in my little way.
Explore more of the Philippines
There may be no better place to explore than my own country graced by dazzling beaches and historical sites. After this pandemic, I will support our local tourism by traveling to domestic places. It is safer and more affordable. I can’t wait to explore our local tourist destinations, eat local cuisines, support homegrown products, and help our economy move forward. I will take this opportunity to accomplish my local travel bucket list.
My Local Travel Bucket List
- Go back to San Juan Beach in La Union, learn how to surf, nd try all their famous local restaurants.
- Explore Siargao and stay in a Tiny House for a month.
- Road trip to Baguio with Family and Friends.
- Climb and witness the sea of clouds of Mt. Pulag.
- Visit the historical spots in Ilocos.
- Explore the beautiful city of Cebu and Bohol.
- Watch the sunset in Boracay.
- Experience the underground river in Puerto Princesa and explore nearby beaches.
- See the mighty stone houses and beautiful hills of Batanes.
- Explore the Beauty of Mindanao.
Let’s travel again soon! I hope this post has inspired you to think of ways on how you can rebuild yourself and the country. This year has proved to us that the plans of God will always prevail. Everything will work out in the end. We just need to trust His timing.
I am definitely booking a short vacation at Boracay after this pandemic. Although it may sound impossible for now, still looking forward to everything that’s good.
Yes to support locals!!! I also want to go to La Union and finally try surfing and visit Siargao badly. Let’s revive our local tourism.
sa totoo lang wala pa ako plano after ng pandemic na ito. i just want this over then ill decide what. pinaka unang goal ko lang eh maka pag vacay kami sa US na hindi natuloy bec of the pandemic, so mejo yun pa din nasa isip ko now. especially our tickets are still hanging. hay. wala eh.
My post-pandemic plan is to fly back to Philippines and be with family. There’s no place like home and I miss my dogs. I don’t know when will they open but that’s what I’m looking forward to.
If I were in the Philippines, I would explore so much of our country too! Philipines has so much to offer! One of my 2020 goals is to climb Mt. Pulag. haha. I wrote it down last January but things happen so maybe next year?
Hi Nicole! 🙂 7 on your travel bucket list are on my list too. With all the uncertainties about the future, yung bucket list ko once this pandemic is over ang talagang nagbibigay lakas ng loob sakin. You’re right about how local businesses need us kaya ako din, I’ve been supporting them the best way I know how.
Halos same tayo nung Local Travel Bucket List mo. Kapag natapos na ang pandemic at bumalik sa normal ang lahat gusto ko macheckan sa list ko yung Mt. Pulag, Underground River, at Batanes.
Thank you for this post. I’m at a very low point right now and am kind of losing hope that things can actually get better. But yeah, i agree with everything you said and I have kind of the same plans as you. I’m excited to see my friends again and just travel again even if it is just locally.
Even before pandemic happens, we should have been supporting local businesses than foreign ones. Stop advocating foreign businesses, for example, Starbucks. Geez, so many local coffee shops that needs better support.
I love your travel list! La Union is close to my heart as it’s our go-to when my friends and I wants to go surfing. And you should definitely see Mt. Pulag – though the climb is challenging (depende sa trail) but it’s super worth it! (South) Cebu is a must – go to Oslob and see Sumilon Island (and bypass whale shark watching), then Quinale Beach in Bohol. Batanes is on my bucket list and been wanting to visit it too! Good luck too all your plans!
Yes to supporting local and small businesses! I love the idea of exploring your own home. I have such the travel bug right now so it sounds like a good idea!
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Same with you Miss Nicole I also have my own list should the world change. Trip to North sounds pretty good. Will be including that with mine!
Love this! So important to remember these things during this weird time. Love the local travel bucket list, you’ve inspired me to make my own. I want to stay in a tiny house too, I’ve already got one picked out!
I’m all for supporting small and local businesses for now as well because we all have to help each other.
As for travel, I wanna travel to La Union as well. And some other spots here in the country with my mom. Pinas muna.
I can’t wait to go out and be one with nature. And yes, I’ve been supporting small businesses online. Been buying tons of sweet goodies. Anyway, keep safe!!! x
You have some amazing places on your bucket list, I’m determined to travel more once the pandemic calms down.
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i want to go back to Pinas! and yes, we need to support local businesses and our own destinations. there’s so much to explore domestically.
I love how you wrote about supporting small businesses. That is so important, especially during this time. We need to buy from small places and really help their businesses survive.
Supporting local businesses and traveling within our reach are one of the ways we can contribute to our economies while still in pandemic. A lot of locals have set up businesses due to the tourist traffic. This is also what we do here in Cyprus visiting villages whenever we can!
Awesome list. I look forward to the time when we can again travel freely!
Waaah! Gusto ko din magsulat ng ganitong post! I really am looking forward to better days for the rest of the year, pati sa next year! I know we all are going through too much right now, pero let’s choose positivity kasi negative vibes won’t help. Prayers and love for all. <3
Getting ready for post-pandemic ah! I also love planning. I have to do this, too, para ready na to go out once everything goes well.
I also want to visit Batanes! I looks so beautiful in pictures. Hope to go there after this pandemic!
Yesss! Support local businesses talaga! It’s truly important to boost our our own, para makilala rin ang Pinoy talent and makabangon sila sa nangyari this year. This psot is such a great idea – would you mind if I did my own “post pandemic” list? Hehe.
I’d love to travel and discover local places as well! Hopefully we can do that soon, noh? Nakaka miss na talaga mag travel. Haha! I would love visit Mt. Pulag and Batanese also – those are among my top choices! 🙂
Many businesses nowadays are struggling which leads to shutting down, losing income, and lose of jobs. Supporting local businesses is always a smart idea.
I’m looking forward to traveling again once it’s safe to do so! Thanks for sharing your list, this was so fun to read! I hope you’re doing well! 🙂
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supporting local businesses is high on my list too! it’s a simple and honorable way of helping, sabi ng lola ko. besides, they have better quality pa nga, <3
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