Life Is Short, Travel Now
Should wearing a mask in a public location (e.g. grocery store) during this pandemic be required? Can it be enforced? Should people be required to stay home? Should cities have curfews? Should the “rules” be written by the White House, individual state or city authorities? Tensions are running high right now as…
Late Sunday afternoon, the White House announced the latest travel ban for non-citizens who have been to Brazil in the past 14 days. The announcement comes in addition to the bans that have already been placed on China, Europe Iran, and the United Kingdom. According to…
It’s no secret that the state of Nevada is extremely dependent on travel and tourism but what happens when tourism is no longer your reality? Nevada’s unemployment rate is more than 28 percent, the worst-ever unemployment rate in…
Japan is one of the most unique countries on the face of the earth. No matter how many times you visit, you will always see (or experience) something that makes you say “this is amazing! Why didn’t I know about this the last time I was here!?” It’s one of my favorite countries! If you’ve been following the journey, you may recall…
Yesterday, I posted an article about what I think travel will look like post-COVID-19. In the article I mentioned that I had not realized that Canada and Mexico had closed their borders with the US. Interestingly, the borders with Mexico and Canada were supposed to open today…
Nothing makes passengers feel like they are being nickel-and-dimed more than airline fees. Do you want to pick your seat? That’s going to cost you. Do you want to take clothes with you too? That’s going to cost you. Do you need to change to a later flight? That’s not going to only cost a change fee but will also…
I can’t speak for everyone but the current situation makes me appreciate travel more than ever. And since you’re subscribed to a travel blog, I think it’s safe to assume that you too are thinking back on fond travel memories. There are a lot of beautiful places on this earth but the truth is that there are…
We’ve seen airlines play all kinds of games with refunding customers, given the cash bind they’re in but it’s a different level when the government justifies it. In light of the current global situation, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) just took it to that level and is giving airlines an “out.”
I’m trust I’m not the only one who is daydreaming about getting on a plane once this is all over. At this point, a middle seat in the last row, next to the bathroom, on a Spirit Airlines flight would make me happy (ok…I’m exaggerating…or am I??) 🤣
I’m always fascinated by other countries and their “social policies.” One of the most fascinating and unique countries in the world is Singapore. The country is often associated with cleanliness and safety. On the other hand, many share the view that law enforcement in the country can be…
While more states continue to add shelter-in-place and stay home “rules,” Hawaii Governor David Ige announced yesterday (March 21) that he signed a second emergency proclamation and Hawaii will become the first US state with a mandatory 2-week quarantine for all incoming travelers. The new rule goes into effect on…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve documented various countries around the globe that have imposed a variety of travel restrictions (including banning people from entering and leaving a country) in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19. Well…
California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, issued a statewide stay-at-home order – effective immediately – Thursday evening for all California counties as a new measure to bend the curve of those affected by the novel coronavirus. The major announcement came after…
This isn’t unexpected, but the US Department of State has just issued a Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) advisory for all international travel. Given this development, US citizens are advised not to travel internationally, and if they’re outside the US…
Over the past few days, it’s been challenging to keep up with what “borders” are closed and which ones are open, but I think it’s
A days ago, I wrote an article about the MGM and Wynn properties closing in Las Vegas. At the time, it was only a temporary 2-week closure but I received a few messages from readers concerned about their plans to visit Las Vegas during the next month. Well, it appears that no one will be visiting the Las Vegas hotels for the next 30 days.
Tonight, the USA announced a 30-day travel ban for Europe. What does this mean for you? And what should you do if you have travel to the to/from the US? I trust that you’ve heard about the…
The Indian government has announced that it will suspend all tourist visas to the country in a wide-reaching attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as cases across the country continue to increase. As we’ve seen over the past few days…
Yesterday, South Korea’s flag carrier sent out a stark warning to its employees warning of the economic dangers posed by the coronavirus outbreak and the mounting pressure. South Korea is one of the countries worst affected by coronavirus-related travel restrictions and…
Giuseppe Conte, Italys Prime Minister, made an announcement in the early morning hours on Sunday that Northern Italy had been placed in lockdown until early April. I found it interesting to see how the Italian government could force its citizens to…
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