‘Don’t travel now, so you can travel later,’ says SA Tourism Posted on 1 April 2020 South African Tourism has produced two heart-warming videos encouraging locals to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdown, with the promise they will be able to travel again soon. The tagline, ‘Don’t travel now, so you can travel later,’ ends each video, which encourages South Africans to remain optimistic, united and calm during this difficult time. While showing empty streets and citizens at home, the narrator assures the country that by doing its part, we will all get through this and be able to ‘be South Africa’ again. ‘This is not business as usual, no regular day of the week. This will be something else. A country closed for travel and so closed for business. But just you wait until we can travel again. Boy are we going to travel. Long breaks and short getaways. To B&Bs, lodges and hotels. Girls’ trips. We’ll be reintroducing ourselves to South Africa again, to her beautiful people and places. But for now, stay home. Stay safe,’ the voiceover reads. The sentiments align with exactly how South Africans are feeling during this strange and unprecedented time, and also remind us of what kind of country we are: one that is diverse and loves to celebrate itself. Watch the inspiring videos here: Image: Unsplash Related Posts 10 of the best eco hotels in South Africa 13 May 2021 Just a simple hut, on a private beach or in the middle of the wilderness,... read more Texting and driving could kill innocent road users 7 December 2020 This topic is receiving much attention internationally and we would like to discuss in this... read more Microplastics discovered 8,000m above sea level 23 November 2020 Microplastics have been discovered just 400-metres below the peak of Mount Everest. The highest point... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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