Travel insurance coverage after COVID
“I had to cancel my trip because of the virus, but my insurance wouldn’t cover my prepayment losses.” This is a common complaint I’ve seen and heard, and I’m sympathetic to travelers who believe their insurance failed them. That’s not exactly the case, however, and it brings up the question of just what you can expect from travel insurance now — and in the... READ MORE
Enjoy the simple life in modern Sweden
[Editor’s Note: Given the worldwide reach of the coronavirus and the fact that COVID-19 cases in Sweden and elsewhere are still rising, this is not the time to travel there, or anywhere, for enjoyment. Please enjoy this article as armchair entertainment and for planning your future travel in healthier times.] Sweden has been much in the news of late. First, it was teenage... READ MORE
Visiting quaint, yet grand, Rhode Island
Rhode Island is easy to miss. It’s famously small, crammed tightly into the jigsaw puzzle of New England. But travelers who seek out this tiny-but-mighty state are rewarded with quaint accommodations, uncrowded attractions and one-of-a-kind cuisine. My partner and I set out from Baltimore on a blustery fall day last year, content in the cozy silence of an Amtrak Northeast Regional ... READ MORE
Souvenirs evoke fine vacation memories
My body is home these days, but my mind is roaming the globe. I’m stalking endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, interacting with animals and people in the Amazon, and clinging to a tiny saddle on a camel strolling through the Sahara Desert. These are among countless memories that remain alive in souvenirs brought back from the more than 70 countries, including ours, that I have... READ MORE
Nebraska, from corn fields to fine art
Editor’s Note: Given the worldwide reach of the coronavirus and the fact that COVID-19 cases are still rising in Nebraska, this is not the time to travel there, or anywhere, for enjoyment. Please enjoy this article as armchair entertainment and for planning your future travel in healthier times. In the Cornhusker State, corn may be at almost every turn, but there’s much more... READ MORE
Likely changes to travel through 2020
We’re getting conflicting information about the COVID-19 outlook for the rest of the year. On one side, some of the medical folks are saying that the pandemic won’t be over until 2021, and we should keep isolating for the foreseeable future. Others are saying we might have a vaccine within a few months. And some political leaders were “reopening” in May. Don’t ask me which of ... READ MORE
The world no longer seems so accessible
For the first time in years, we’ve put our suitcases away. Flights have been canceled. The shared Google calendar where we tracked each other’s travel schedules is empty for the foreseeable future. For my husband and me, travel has been a constant of our more than decade together. Long multi-country trips with American presidents on Air Force One and weeks spent in political... READ MORE
Laos, Southeast Asia’s spiritual heart
As our boat glided silently up the wide Mekong River, I dozed off in the breeze. Occasionally I opened my eyes to look at the lush scenery gliding by, the children playing in the water, and the fisherman in their slim boats tossing their nets into the river. My mind drifted as I let the sights, sounds and fragrances of the river wash the chatter from my mind. I was on a slow boat just a... READ MORE
Planning for that future trip — eventually
Travel may be the last thing on your mind right now, but you aren’t going to stay home forever. So, the current lull might be a good time to think about what you plan to do when the world starts up again. I’ve been scouring the news sources and blogosphere for suggestions, and although some predictions vary wildly, a few major developments seem to be inevitable. Overall, nobody... READ MORE
Why just camp when you can glamp?
Editor’s Note: As of the time of publication, the COVID-19 virus has spread throughout the world. Especially for vulnerable adults, this is not the time to travel anywhere for enjoyment. Please enjoy this travel section as armchair entertainment and for planning your future travel in healthier times. Camping in the outdoors is all fun and games until your back seizes up or the... READ MORE
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