a COVID pod or bubble, such as several dozen Kendal at Oberlin residents have done. Kendal residents have also been creative and come up with fun ways to be with others, such as playing music outdoors and in garages and putting together videos to share with family. "Ideally, what we want to do is find

thrive on novelty, and travel offers the complete package with new faces, sounds and sights," she says. Here are 4 more reasons why travel can makes us happier: We are more likely to engage in conversations with strangers, whether it’s in a pub or on a bus, and these social interactions bring joy. We