We prepared a short survival guide based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines against Covid-19 outbreak, adapted to the special needs of Overlanders with the use of our extended travel experience:
- We stay at “home” in our vehicle (either for driving or for camping).
- We avoid big cities and busy places.
- We minimise social interaction with locals and other travellers.
- We avoid physical contact (i.e. hugs, kisses, etc.).
- We stop dining in restaurants or busy local stalls.
- For children: we avoid interacting with other children and busy playgrounds.
- We periodically wash our vehicle (previously, almost never).
- We periodically spray interior surfaces with antibacterial products (e.g. Dettol).
- We fill the tank in order to minimise petrol station visits.
- Only one member of the family/company goes for shopping at the local mini market.
- We now buy twice the amount of food than before (to last for 4-6 days instead for 2-3).
- We wild camp in remote places, preferably outside towns and villages.
- If we do an overnighter in a town, we depart the following morning so as to not attract local attention (police etc).
- If we have a cold/flu symptoms, we stay indoors and/or wear medical masks and gloves in busy places.
- We register and receive notifications about the current situation in the country we travel.
- We dispose grey and black waters daily.
- We provide factual and sincere information to other travellers in websites and social groups.
- We especially avoid spreading fake news and conspiracy theories.
- We respect humankind and our planet.