CONTRIBUTORSPEAK
RIAAN JACOB GEORGE Writer; Royal Rendezvous; p108 A: “The year 2020 has taught me that all the virtual travel experiences and Zoom calls can never compare to the actual thrill of travel.” @riaangeorge SAMIRA SOOD Writer; Hunker Down; p132 A: “It’s reminded me to never take travel for granted. Whether it’s a weekend away or a work trip, do it. It’s also taught me the value of the mundane—that you can cherish even a visit to the market.” @samirasood NICOLA CHILTON Writer; What’s new in the UAE; p78 A: “I’ve flown once since March, and that first post-lockdown trip was both exciting and disorienting. I was experiencing the miracle of flight as if for the first time, and I never want to lose that feeling again.” @nicolachilton YASHASVINI RAJESHWAR Writer; Can and Able; p140 A: “I’m sure I’m not the…