Koh Samui’s Sandbox scheme on July 15th is set to go ahead despite a surge in cases in Thailand.  On July 1st, Thailand reopened the island of Phuket to vaccinated travelers. The opening was the first step in repairing Thailand’s battered travel industry. However, Thailand has plans to reopen Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh …

How we travel today has changed so much compared to how it was in 2019 that travelers would be forgiven for forgetting just how easy it used to be. From negative test results to proof of vaccination, mask mandates to insurances policies, post-pandemic travel has introduced travelers to concepts that were once alien to many …

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, says that Canada will not welcome unvaccinated visitors for quite some time.  There have been rumors that Canada would reopen the border with the United States this summer, but the Canadian Prime Minister has refused to give any dates on the reopening. That’s despite growing pressure on both sides …

It’s been a tale of two years as far as the pandemic goes in Thailand. Their initial success in combating the spread of Covid-19 has evaporated, with the country this week setting new records for both the highest number of daily cases and deaths. The country is trying its best to reopen, with the Phuket …

Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger service in the United States, announced this week that they are investing $7.3 billion into a new fleet of state-of-the-art trains to modernize its aging fleet and attract more travelers. Amtrak Is Investing In New Fleet Of Modern Train Amtrak will be contracting California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a …

Finland will open its borders to vaccinated tourists from certain countries after 17 months of very strict entry restrictions. The borders will officially open on July 12th, with more countries following on July 26th Finland has had low cases of COVID-19 during the pandemic and has been almost all but closed to the world and its …

For governments all over the world, there’s currently a lot of pressure to get it right when it comes to easing their restrictions. With governments getting accused of easing their restrictions too quickly and too slowly, it can be hard to find that balance or acceptable pace of reopening. The UK has had its fair …

Whilst the pandemic is far from over, you’d be forgiven for believing the US has turned a corner. With mask-wearing no longer mandatory for some, vaccination rates high and more international destinations opening themselves up to American travelers every week, it seems as though things are slowly getting back to normal in the States. However, …

Air Canada announced they are resuming 17 key routes to international destinations around the world from its hubs in Canada. The move comes as more Canadians are likely to want to start traveling again due to restrictions easing around the world, an increase in vaccination rollouts, and the Canadian government taking its first step in …

The Delta variant has caused various EU countries to tighten their entry restrictions following rising cases of the new variant.  Europe has opened up this summer, with France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece opening up to U.S travelers after over a year of closure to North America. Unfortunately, because of rising cases of the Delta Variant across …

England is one of the most visited countries in the world, with millions of travelers flocking to its shores each year to visit London, to take in the royal palaces and to sample its wonderful country lifestyle. Covid-19, with its associated restrictions and measures, may have made England less appealing to prospective travelers, but that …

Baltimore is known as Charm City to its residents and frequent visitors. It is a city that is full of charming neighborhoods, historical sights, fresh seafood, and warm and friendly locals. Read all about the five reasons to put Baltimore on your travel list this summer. 5 Reasons to Visit Baltimore The City is Full …