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Travel Has Changed Drastically — And These Old Photos Prove It

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July 16, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Travel Has Changed Drastically — And These Old Photos Prove It

Paper maps

The glamour of air travel

Traveler’s checks

In-flight perks

Waiting to get your film developed

Paper airline tickets

No travel blogs or influencers

No convenient apps

Postcards

Smoking on airplanes

Payphones

Internet cafés

Guidebooks

A quick security check

Meeting someone at the gate

A single screen for entertainment

Ordering foreign currency at the bank

Taking a taxi

No extra travel fees

Dressing up

Travel agents

Phrase books

Overnight sleeper trains

The club car

Road trips

The family station wagon

No seat belts

Or car seats

Car snacks were everything

Winnebagos or camper vans

Drive-in dining

Roadside attractions

Howard Johnson's restaurants

Hitchhiking

No air conditioning

Smoking in cars

Cassette tapes

Destinations were usually domestic

Ticket booths

Souvenirs

Travel Has Changed Drastically — And These Old Photos Prove It

In the past, travel meant juggling paper documents, learning a new currency in every country, and waiting until you got home to show off your vacation photos. But now it's a brave new world. Has travel evolved for better or for worse? Read on to decide if you miss any of these old-school travel experiences, and be sure to browse our guide to fun family vacation destinations if you're longing for adventure!

Believe it or not, some kids don't know a world without GPS.

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