As countries all over the world implemented a strict lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, international travel, unfortunately, became the first casualty. <\/p>\n
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? <\/p>\n
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 thatll help everyone destress. And so, the concept for Visit Us was born.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
This was to serve as motivation for future travel bucket lists, once normality returned.<\/p>\n
With an overwhelming response, Shaikh wished to deliver content that represented diversity, unique cultures, beautiful accents and unheard-of travel spots. <\/p>\n
\"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. Theres a line in the video that says, how cool would it be if I could just disappear into a map and travel the world? <\/p>\n
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