Due to global border shutdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, annual trips to Japan—which many travelers considered an indispensable yearly ritual—were abruptly suspended for nearly three years.
Much like the behavioral backlash following enforced deprivation, headlines consistently buzzed with reports of “revenge travel,” endless revenge queues at domestic resorts, and unchecked revenge spending sprees. Airlines even introduced novelty pseudo-travel packages such as “flights to nowhere” that circled Taiwan Island before landing right back at the departure gate.
Several travel enthusiasts among my circle shared a common revelation: during the prolonged border closures, they realized that even without international flight tickets and hotel bookings draining their wallets, their bank balances barely increased. The funds they saved on overseas getaways had simply been diverted into buying luxury fashion, electronics, and home upgrades.
Reflecting on the transformative years of the pandemic, what unusual revenge behaviors did you observe or participate in?
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