by Beth Holmes | Oct 27, 2021 | International, News, Places On Our Bucket List, Travel
Singapore is once again near the top of the dangerous travel list according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after the island city-state relaxed its own COVID-19 restrictions. Singapore is one of over 40 destinations receiving the CDC’s...
by Beth Holmes | Sep 27, 2021 | International, Places On Our Bucket List, Travel
Family vacations may be stalled again as the delta variant makes travel unwise, but it’s always time to plan your next trip. Here are a few destinations around the world that are particularly child-friendly. Reykjavik, Iceland Summer days are mild and long,...
by Beth Holmes | Sep 22, 2021 | International, News, Politics, Travel
A vaccine card may soon be as necessary as a passport for international travel into the United States. Right now, broad restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic bar most foreign travel from coming to the U.S. But the White House is currently weighing revisions to...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 26, 2021 | International, News, Travel
The US-Canada border is about to reopen, but not for everyone. On July 19, 2021, the Canadian government announced that the land border between the U.S. and Canada would be open to vaccinated American citizens. No other factor will be taken into account – negative...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 19, 2021 | International, Places On Our Bucket List, Politics, Travel
Traveling while queer can feel fraught. With more news out of Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East about rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, this year’s a tough one. Going stealth isn’t relaxing, and neither is keeping your head on a swivel watching out for...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 12, 2021 | International, News
Most Olympic athletes heading to the 2021 summer games in Tokyo are doing so in first class. Airlines typically donate the seats, or trip over each other to offer upgrades in exchange for photo ops. Things are a little different for athletes from the Pacific Islands,...