Bali is Reopening, Awesome Road Trips, Free Vacation to Bora Bora, the Future of Lisbon and More...
Muhmmad Waseem Zaheer March 19, 2024
Bali is Reopening, Awesome Road Trips, Free Vacation to Bora Bora, the Future of Lisbon and More...
Hey,
Well, Bali is set to open for international visitors again on September 11th. They marked the announcement with mass prayers at a Hindu temple, expressing gratitude for how the situation was handled and seeking blessings for the period ahead.
As for leaving this island, the situation remains up in the air. Flights are slowly returning but I hesitate to depart this peaceful place with so much uncertainty out there in the world.
Besides, a beautiful, semi-secluded village seems like a good spot to wait...even if I need to remove a hand-sized spider from the house every now and then.
Matcha (our rescued kitten) is doing very well, bouncing around and purring all day. She's also ready for her rabies vaccination so I can take her with me when I leave. I bet she never imagined being a world traveler...nor did I imagine traveling with a kitten!
A sunset stroll along the black sand beach, with Bali's largest volcano always in view.
Unbelievable Canadian Road Trips
As road trips become the new thing, I spent time browsing through these 11 road trip ideas in Alberta, Canada. Let's just say the David Thompson Highway and the Icefields Parkway trips have immediately been added to my travel wishlist!
Updated Info on Travel This is the travel regulations tool I mentioned a couple of weeks ago. I keep referring to it for the latest rules for travel to countries around the world.
Here's the rest of this week's travel email...
Free Trip to Bora Bora
I guess there's worse things than a free 14-day trip to paradise. Bora Bora is giving away such a trip to mark their re-opening.
Tiniest Desert Would you believe the world's smallest desert is located in...Canada? Yes, the 600-meter wide Carcross Desert can be found in the Yukon of all places.
Sailing Home During Covid An Argentinian man living in Portugal desperately wanted to be with his elderly father during this pandemic. But flights were cancelled. So he loaded up his sailboat and crossed the Atlantic in 85 days to be with him.
Let's Smile! In need of a purely enjoyable few minutes? Drone footage over the Alps is your answer. Or perhaps this Chinese village couple's smile-inducing rural shuffle dance will do the trick?
Wandering Earl Tours - Ready to join one of my small-group tours to some really cool destinations around the world once this current global situation has passed?
Travel Insurance - Be sure to check out Safety Wing, my personal favorite for incredibly affordable travel insurance.
Cruise ship jobs - While cruise lines are not hiring right now, they will be hiring thousands of new crew members once they start up again. My popular e-Guide How to Work on a Cruise Ship will help you get a rewarding job on board a cruise ship once the time is right.
Travel resources - My updated Travel Resources with the booking sites, gear, apps and more that I use on my own travels.
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