Tag Archives: COVID-19

By November Costa Rica Will Be Open To Visitors From All US States

Costa RicaOver Winter Break 2016 we went on an awesome trip to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is full of outdoor adventure and incredible wildlife. Since that trip, we’ve talked about visiting again.

Due to COVID-19, Costa Rica’s borders weren’t open for all to visit. However, that will soon be changing. Continue reading By November Costa Rica Will Be Open To Visitors From All US States

CommonPass, Digital Health App Could Make Travel Safer During COVID-19

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One of the biggest issues with international travel during the pandemic has been knowing if travelers arriving at a destination have the appropriate health status to visit.

Lonely Planet reports that, “a new digital health pass called CommonPass is currently being trialed to hopefully make this process easier.” Continue reading CommonPass, Digital Health App Could Make Travel Safer During COVID-19

NYC Airports JFK and LaGuardia Will Test Passengers For COVID-19

NYC AirportsThe two NYC airports, JFK and LaGuardia will soon have the capabilities to test passengers for COVID-19.

The airports will have testing facilities set up “to screen passengers arriving into New York City for signs of COVID-19″, according to Lonely Planet. Continue reading NYC Airports JFK and LaGuardia Will Test Passengers For COVID-19

Confirmed: Avianca Refunds For Canceled Flight!

AviancaOver Spring Break 2020 we were supposed to head to Ecuador and the Galapagos.

This was a trip that took a lot of work to plan and one that Kim and I had dreamt of taking for many years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans. The trip wasn’t meant to be this time.

Before we had a chance to cancel, Avianca canceled our flights in Ecuador from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Continue reading Confirmed: Avianca Refunds For Canceled Flight!

This Travel Souvenir Has Been Getting A Lot Of Use Thanks To COVID-19

SouvenirAs the years go by, we tend to buy fewer and fewer souvenirs during our travels. It seems like we usually see similar junk for sale in many countries.

We typically buy the kids small souvenirs which can create great memories. (Like this one from Costa Rica.) I like to buy t-shirts from time to time and also add to my hat and mask collections when something catches my eye. Continue reading This Travel Souvenir Has Been Getting A Lot Of Use Thanks To COVID-19

STUPID-Airline Plans To Stop Flight Attendants From Wearing Face Masks

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Most airlines are getting a lot more strict when it comes to passengers wearing face masks. American Airlines banned a passenger who refused to wear a face mask and other airlines could do the same if a passenger does not comply.

One airline plans to stop flight attendants from wearing face masks for a really stupid reason… Continue reading STUPID-Airline Plans To Stop Flight Attendants From Wearing Face Masks

Many Countries Placing Restrictions On US Visitors

USWith most of the world more or less shut down for the past 3-4 months, I’m sure many of you are itching to travel as soon as things start getting better. I know we are!

For Americans, it’s usually relatively easy to visit most countries around the world. However, with high rates of COVID-10, many countries are putting restrictions on travelers looking to visit from the US. Continue reading Many Countries Placing Restrictions On US Visitors