Nearly three years after it enacted the original round of anti-tourism measures, Hong Kong has finally begun to reinstate normality. Beginning today, December 29, it will scrap most of its Covid restrictions, including mandatory on-arrival testing for international travelers landing in the city and its controversial Vaccine Pass. A Special Administrative Region of China with …

There’s no denying we’re in a different stage of the pandemic than we were just a few months ago. As Covid becomes less disruptive, an ever-expanding list of destinations is abandoning their draconian measures once and for all and reinstating normality. In total, 142 countries are welcoming unvaccinated Americans restriction-free moving into 2023. The road …

Over the past year, the world has finally opened up again, and travelers have been eager to get back out there. Now that travel is back, many people have been hopping on flights like it’s 2019 again without a care in the world. But just because most countries are fully open again without COVID-related hoops …

While it may have seemed like the darker days of Covid were behind us, the silent threat remains very much real, as several countries battle a new potentially disruptive wave. The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shortened to CDC, is keeping track of the developments, and has now added a further 6 …

Now that COVID-19 travel restrictions have been eased and only a few countries in Europe still have restrictions, travelers from all over the world are eager to explore the old continent and enjoy a wonderful summer vacation.  However, they might not be able to avoid getting COVID-19, especially while visiting landmarks and tourist destinations. According …

With Covid finally on course to become an endemic disease, and no longer a particularly worrying threat to public health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is making some important updates to its travel advisories. Now, six more countries have had their health risk levels downgraded, enjoying a new Level 2 status. Throughout …

Are you glad COVID-19 feels like history? Many nations have dropped all travel restrictions for Americans — including Greece, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Costa Rica, and Jamaica — but that’s not the case for all nations.  Some nations still have strict COVID-19 restrictions in June 2022.  With that said, these nations have eased or removed …

Starting April 4, 2022, Covid proof of entry will no longer apply to foreign visitors visiting the tri-island nation of Grenada, as it fully reopens to tourism under pre-pandemic regulations. This means both the vaccinated and unvaccinated are welcome without testing, quarantine, or any further requirements. Grenada is now officially the latest entry in our …

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, with air raids being carried out and a wave of refugees to the West being spurred, Europe has been met with a large-scale crisis of the kind never seen since World War II. For that reason, travel to the Old Continent may soon come with its own challenges, …

There is some good news for travelers looking to take that long awaited trip down under. This past week, Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that the country MAY reopen its borders as early as the Easter holiday.  This is very welcome news to foreigners who have been waiting nearly two full years to enter the …

It is time we finally addressed the burning question every traveler in the Covid era, no matter how experienced, keeps asking themselves: “how soon will I be able to fly home to the U.S. in case I test positive abroad?” Now more now than ever, and especially with Omicron cases on the rise, travelers are …

Carnival has a long history in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, an event known for its wild celebrations and parties within the streets of this South American city. This energetic festival is known for its lavish costumes, bright colors, and five days of non-stop dancing, partying, and entertainment. Tourists and locals alike have …