Unfortunately, I think you are right: the golden age of travel is possibly over. This, naturally, comes along with the deglobalization we are seeing in world trade.
More and more countries are putting up trade barriers in the form of export restrictions, tariffs, and import quotas. Naturally restrictions on the movement of goods will inevitably lead to restrictions on the free movement of people.
Ironically, the period post 9/11, might be remembered as the Golden age of travel. I hope that this conclusion turns out to be incorrect, that humanity once again unites with free movement of people, goods, and services.
It’s so interesting to think about luxury travel in particular where there is an emphasis on ‘authenticity’ but more of an importance of delivering comfort
Did you travel to a new city or did you just travel to a new Four Seasons ?
Well said, Ben. The tyranny of the average and unabated behavioral contagion has made us more compliant consumers than adventurous travelers.
Unfortunately, I think you are right: the golden age of travel is possibly over. This, naturally, comes along with the deglobalization we are seeing in world trade.
More and more countries are putting up trade barriers in the form of export restrictions, tariffs, and import quotas. Naturally restrictions on the movement of goods will inevitably lead to restrictions on the free movement of people.
Ironically, the period post 9/11, might be remembered as the Golden age of travel. I hope that this conclusion turns out to be incorrect, that humanity once again unites with free movement of people, goods, and services.
I didn’t touch on the geopolitics but it’s a real factor. With the UK now requiring visas from EU travellers, there’s more friction which will only
Further encourage people to stay in their own country.
Notwithstanding the whole trade war, tariffs and everything else.
Much as I hate them, try Wizzair
I have them in the two spot in the LCCs.
I find EasyJet the best
Totally agree. WizzAir fly to more Balkan destinations. Alternatively, the train? Bar to Belgrade on the Blue Train route?
The issue is getting from Greece. Once you are in Balkans Wizz seems to work well
Wonderful article - thank you for writing
As consumers, we refuse to face uncertainty and discomfort. The outcome makes the world more ‘flat’ and less unknown
Hi @Dylan Hattem thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
I’m glad the article resonated with you.
I agree, despite many of the benefits, the flattening has removed many of the mysteries that make life worth exploring.
It’s so interesting to think about luxury travel in particular where there is an emphasis on ‘authenticity’ but more of an importance of delivering comfort
Did you travel to a new city or did you just travel to a new Four Seasons ?
You hit perfectly. The obsession with comfort makes luxury foreign travel an oxymoron.