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15 Aug, 2020

As countries all over the world implemented a strict lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, international travel, unfortunately, became the first casualty.

Many wondered, what impact this loss of mobility will have? Would we all stay cooped up in our houses indefinitely? More importantly, will we ever be able to travel again?

50+ locals around the world give you reasons to visit their hometowns, post-quarantine, in a fun video.
50+ locals around the world give you reasons to visit their hometowns, post-quarantine, in a fun video.

But with more people increasingly stressed about the virus, potentially losing jobs and a worldwide travel ban still in place, Queenie Shaikh —a travel journalist with an Instagram handle and a YouTube channel under the moniker The Poor Londoner— started racking her brain for ideas that’ll help everyone destress. And so, the concept for ‘Visit Us” was born.

Queenie Shaikh —a travel journalist with an Instagram handle and a YouTube channel under the moniker The Poor Londoner
Queenie Shaikh —a travel journalist with an Instagram handle and a YouTube channel under the moniker The Poor Londoner

She asked people on social media to email her a 5-10 second video clip giving one specific reason why people around the globe should visit their hometowns, starting with the phrase “Visit Us”.

This was to serve as motivation for future travel bucket lists, once normality returned.

With an overwhelming response, Shaikh wished to deliver content that represented diversity, unique cultures, beautiful accents and unheard-of travel spots.

"The idea behind the film was to portray my obvious dismay at the international travel ban, but in the form of a dream sequence. I wanted to depict the power of creative imagination and filmed myself accordingly. There’s a line in the video that says, “how cool would it be if I could just disappear into a map and travel the world?”

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GreenOracle Aug 15, 2020 01:53pm
Quarantine really does not matter. Pakistani passport is in perpetual quarantine even before or after Covid19.
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RationalBabu Aug 15, 2020 08:08pm
Good idea but strangely most people in the video seem to be living away from their home countries and inviting others to visit them!
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OH Aug 15, 2020 08:51pm
Any ideas for "smelling the sweet fragrances of the gardens" without being their?
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