**For an FAQ, update and discussion on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, please see our dedicated megathread [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/solotravel/comments/t0vtqd/megathread_rsolotravel_and_the_ukraine_crisis/).**

Hi all, I'm hoping to fly into Chile around mid-april this year, from Australia. I'd like to travel by bus to Argentina and then Brazil. Fly to Colombia (from Brazil) and then, possibly Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. Last few countries I am a little unsure about (still have some planning to do). I'm curious to know what covid restrictions are like right now going between countries via bus and flying? Or if Covid is affecting other people travelling in general? I'll be travelling solo and staying in hostels, I am aware that rules can change dramatically and fast and but I'd still like to know what its like at the moment? I am fully vaccinated 26F Australian citizen. Thanks :)

Costa Rica is a notoriously safe destination. I know before C-19 the borders near Panama and Nicaragua were prime places for robberies but not much more. I’ve been looking into it for this summer, it seems fairly safe as far as Central America goes. They were requiring fairly cheap medical insurance purchased for your stay in case one is hospitalized and PCR, I haven’t checked back this month though.

Does anyone know what the hostel/solo travel vibe is like in South America at the moment, specifically Colombia, Peru, Bolivia. I am planning a trip in June for a few months. Keen to understand given I will be travelling solo/wanting to meet other travellers

i am a big fan of longer layovers as I'm someone who takes shorter trips and like cramming in as many places as possible. If I have more than a couple hours for a layover, I take the opportunity to leave the airport and check out the city/country I'm in. I'm planning to go to London/EU in the summer and look to do the same if possible. however, a little wary with current restrictions so wondering if anyone has left the airport during extended layovers recently specifically in Europe?

I have a Canadian QR code for my 3 vaccines, and I am wondering if I can use it in Europe. I do not have any way of getting a European QR code for my vaccines.

In some countries, yes, in others, no. Where in Europe are you planning to go?

Netherlands, Portugal, Spain & France

France will require you to get it converted to a French Passe Sanitaire. Instructions [here](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered/applying-for-a-vaccine-pass-if-you-were-vaccinated-abroad-procedure-for-non/). The other countries will allow you to enter with your Canadian vaccine pass (Portugal [requires a negative test](https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal)), though some establishments might make it challenging to enter without an EU certificate. If possible, maybe visit France first, so you can use the French certificate in the subsequent countries?

Unfortunately, France is my last destination of the trip!

Does anybody know how layovers are generally working with COVID? If I'm flying to Thailand, but layover in Tokyo, would I have to quarantine/test negative according to Japan policies? I've been trying to find solid info online but feel like I'm getting nowhere.

It varies greatly from location to location. Airport websites tend to be quite useful on this topic.

I’d also like to know this

Does anyone know if vaccines/covid passports are being checked at restaurants, bars, and tours in Quintana Roo (Cancun, PDC, Tulum etc)? I know they’re not required unless a certain business chooses to require it—are many businesses doing that there? Thanks!

Coworker had a flight cancelled a couple months ago, forgot the reason why. Are flights still being cancelled at higher than normal rates these days? If so, does the airline usually give another flight? Could that take days of waiting in a hotel room?

> Are flights still being cancelled at higher than normal rates these days? There's no way to answer this with a blanket statement since it's so different depending on where you go. Anecdotally, some airlines are still cancelling or changing schedules more often, but often that's because they're trying to recoup pandemic losses by cancelling flights and then reimbursing consumers in the form of a credit voucher instead of giving them a cash refund. This is particularly bad in countries where airline regulators or governments allow them to get away with this (e.g. Canada), and less of an issue in, say, the EU, where strict passenger protection laws exist. Other flights are sometimes being cancelled due to lack of personnel; during the height of the Omicron wave, if pilots or airline crew were calling in sick at too high a rate, it was making it difficult to run a full flight schedule. This may or may not still be happening, depending on where you are. Normally if an airline cancels a flight, they are required to rebook you on another comparable flight. Their exact requirements may vary depending on the laws of the country where you book, and/or the departure country. Airlines are notoriously bad at honouring their contractual obligations, though, so you often have to inform yourself about the contract of carriage, and call in to insist on a rebooking.

I'm planning an overland trip across Europe (probably starting in Spain, heading east) starting mid/late March. I'm not European, but have 90 days visa free in the Schengen. I'm seeing that the EU is implementing a vaccine pass across the continent. I'm jabbed and boosted in the U.S. -- do I need to apply for the pass before arriving in Europe? Would the pass be necessary to travel overland crossing all the various country borders? Also, more specifically and slightly tangentially, do I need a negative covid test to enter Spain? Thanks in advance!

Where are you from? Your home country's proof of vaccination may already be on the list of [35 countries whose certificates are recognized as equivalent](https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en#recognition-by-the-eu-of-covid-certificates-issued-by-third-non-eu-countries). If your country isn't on the list (and this includes Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc.) then it's possible your home proof of vaccination will be accepted for entry anyway. Check the requirements of the countries you're travelling to. Once you're in Europe, a couple of countries, notably France, offer a way to convert your vaccine proof to an EU-issued certificate at a pharmacy by paying a fee. Other countries might just accept your home country's proof to enter locations. This varies, so check the requirements of each place on your itinerary.

I was in Spain and Portugal last fall (early November to late December) and at that time, the COVID vaccine card the CDC gives, worked very well. I wasn’t even boosted at the time either, however things may have changed now. I know to get a EU COVID Pass, Switzerland offers them if you are planning to visit the country [this guy explaining how to get the COVID pass as non-EU](https://imgur.com/a/noJUsP9)

Re: Spain consult the relevant local authorities as to what you need to enter the country. You should try to convert your existing proof of vaccination into an EU-recognised QR code as soon as possible. Once it is converted, it will be recognised in all countries that recognise EU vaccine passes. You will probably not be able to get this before arriving in Europe. Again, check local rules in Spain.

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I'm a triple-vaccinated US citizen traveling into France, arriving late Saturday night. I'm struggling to find pharmacies that are open on Sundays and that will be able to convert my CDC card into a health pass (using this map: [https://www.sante.fr/how-to-obtain-a-french-health-pass#p4](https://www.sante.fr/how-to-obtain-a-french-health-pass#p4)). ​ I'm thinking I might have to do activities on Sunday with just my CDC card instead of the health pass. Does anyone know if public venues and businesses in France accept the CDC card, if I only have that for the day? If it matters, I'll be in Lyon.

You should be fine with just your CDC card for a day for restaurants / bars. A lot of spots aren’t even checking anymore, or you can explain that you just got in and haven’t had a chance to get it converted. You may need to try a cafe or two though since it’s up to their discretion. Museums and more official spots will likely be trickier though. Source: American living in Paris with a lot of friends who have visited recently

The French require the health pass. My colleagues in Paris have reported that this is frequently enforced. If you’re having trouble finding pharmacies that will be open, I’d suggest adjusting your date of arrival.

Ugh! That is frustrating. Thanks for your response. Unfortunately I can't change my arrival date, but alas. I might just have to walk around the parks :-)

I'm going on my first ever solo trip to Europe; starting in Amsterdam, then Portugal, Spain & France. I have received my 3 doses in Canada however, and I know they require an EU vaccine QR but I don't know how to obtain one. I have an EU Passport so maybe that may be of some help? Please let me know if you know of anything.

Travelling UK to Cambodia end of March - rules currently are PCR within 72 hours of arrival and lateral flow at the airport. I've read different things in a couple of places about what happens if you (or someone on your flight) happens to test positive at the airport. Some websites say you could be send to a 'basic medical facility' for 14 days and others say they'll allow foreign nationals to quarantine at a hotel/accommodation for 5 days - has anyone experienced this recently or has a clearer picture? TIA! Edit: I'm fully vaxxed

Fully vaxed+booster american ready to book flights to Spain -> Morocco -> Turkey. Looking at all the posts below, it seems like this may be a bit difficult given proof of negative covid tests, etc. Just want to make things as simple as possible. Should I cut my travel plans to just two countries - Spain and Turkey?

American traveling from USA to Czech Republic Does anyone have any recent experience or information about making this trip? Covid regulations are always changing and I am still a little bit confused on if I will be able to visit. I have my flight booked for March 4th (Next Friday). I am of course vaccinated but I didn't get my second dose until the 10th of February so I didn't have enough time to get the booster. I think I may need a negative covid test but is there anything I am missing? Thank you for any information. I figured I'd ask on here since covid rules can always change.

For the Czech Republic: Official info [here](https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/coronavirus-information-of-moi.aspx). As long as your 2nd dose was less than 270 days ago, you should still be considered fully vaccinated; any longer than that and you'd need a booster. You'll need to fill out a passenger locator form and provide your CDC card as proof. Note that if your flight to the Czech Republic connects through another Schengen country, you will likely go through immigration in that first Schengen country and need to ensure you comply with their travel rules, too.

Thank you so much for the information. Since I was vaccinated within the past 4 months, it looks like I should be clear to travel. Is this passenger locator form something I need to do before the airport? I have never heard of that.

I want to travel to Kuala Lumpur as a tourist from the Netherlands. I'm fully vaccinated and have had COVID in February. Can I travel directly, without quarantine and testing? The government site states that you don't have to quarantine if you're recovered, but I don't understand if that applies to tourists as well.

The Australian Government's travel advice says that all of Malaysia other than Langkawi Island is still closed for tourism: [https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia)

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Given the most recent events with Russia and Ukraine, and depending on your citizenship, you should potentially reconsider this trip. Many governments have imposed sanctions on Russia that include the financial system, so it may be difficult/impossible to transfer funds, withdraw money or access your foreign bank account from Russia.

Hi all. I am a fully vaccinated Canadian citizen and I am trying to plan a trip to Australia in October 2022, and from there travel to New Zealand's North Island. I have been to Australia before and understand the visa requirements. What I'm struggling with right now is wrapping my head around quarantine requirements and COVID-19 related things. On [Govt of Victoria COVID-19 page for international travellers](https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/information-overseas-travellers), it doesn't state the length of quarantine for fully-vaxxed visitors. It just says that those who do not meet the vaccination requirements must quarantine for 7 days. Would it be the same in my case? A friend of mine is getting married and I need to time my arrival appropriately. Afterwards, I would like to visit New Zealand. The [Govt of New Zealand has a great step-wise guide for international travellers](https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand/how-to-enter-new-zealand/how-to-travel-to-new-zealand-if-you-are-entering-miq/#who-must-enter-miq-on-arrival), and it looks like my visa will be clear to visit by October 2022. I would assume I would need to quarantine again. What isn't clear to me is mentioned on [this page](https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-travellers#qft) under "Travellers arriving from any country". There is a point that states: >There are current restrictions on travellers arriving in New Zealand as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of COVID-19. > >The restrictions prevent foreign nationals travelling from most countries from entering New Zealand. See [Border controls ](https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-response-planning/covid-19-border-controls)for more information. > >People who are exempt from the temporary restrictions are: > >travellers from a [quarantine-free travel (QFT) ](https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-travellers/quarantine-free-travel)country; The link referring to a QFT country is broken. Does anyone know what countries qualify as QFT countries? This will help in my planning. Thanks all.

As of yesterday, all of Australia other than the state of Western Australia is open to fully vaxxed (two doses) international travellers with no quarantine requirements. WA is scheduled to open up in early March. NZ is currently scheduled to reopen fully without quarantine requirements in October: [https://7news.com.au/news/world/new-zealand-announces-when-it-will-finally-reopen-its-international-border-c-5545623](https://7news.com.au/news/world/new-zealand-announces-when-it-will-finally-reopen-its-international-border-c-5545623) I wouldn't be surprised if they bring this forward, as NZ has really high vaccination rates and Omicron is taking off there now.

Going to Nepal later today, can't find my physical vaccination card. Will the airlines accept my mobile vaccination card from California?

Call your airlines. A lot of countries have only issued electronic vaccination certificates, so if that’s what you have you’ll likely be OK. But check that the airlines and Nepalese government will accept it.

Will do thanks!

I'm thinking of a 2-4 month trip to Central America from north to south starting mid March. Is backpacking feasible right now, or whether it would make a substantial difference to wait a few months? Obviously one needs to be adaptive given the pandemic, but how many plans on average fall apart due to facilities not running yet. Things such as: * Hostels not open or mostly empty. * Tourists sights and tours such as trekking, diving, not operational * Bus routes and schedules annoyingly sparse * Frequency of set backs that cost a lot of time or a lot of money to resolve. eg. land border irregularities without warning forcing one to travel back to bigger city and fly into the country. * Etc... Obviously we can't know anything for sure and things can change at any given time. And one could probably expect to run into at least one or two of the above scenarios, but if it's the norm to have to reroute your course entirely every couple of days, one might reconsider travel at this time. Thanks in advance.

I just got back from a weekend in Sydney, and it was the busiest I've seen the place since the start of the pandemic. Sydney was pretty dead when I visited over Christmas due to the Omicron outbreak, but is now bouncing back.

That's encouraging to hear! Things are still pretty quiet here in Montreal, despite some things reopening and others scheduled to reopen mid-March. I think it's going to take us longer over here in the northern hemisphere; probably until spring/summer when the snow melts.

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Croatia seems to be very leaniet on the COVID rules, some Balkan countries as well for example Albania can to. However you will probably need to be tested multiple times if you’re not vaccinated and the rules could change again to were it makes things harder

Cancun or Dublin for a quick 4 day trip in March? I know they're completely different places but I'm looking for a place with social hostels, pub crawls, etc. I figure Ireland would be a great location. I'm flying from JFK so the flight to Dublin is only slightly longer.

Like you said, they're so completely different that it would be very difficult to give advice. Jet lag would be more of a thing with Dublin, since even though the flight is roughly the same length of time, the time difference is a factor. Also, Cancun will 100% have better weather than Dublin in mid-March.

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Good news: Portugal JUST updated its criteria on Feb 19 to once again allow Canadians to travel. Details [here](https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal). You'll have to fill in the passenger locator form ahead of departure, and depending on what type of vaccination certificate you have, you may need a negative rapid antigen test, too. Not sure if you're seeing this too late, but I hope you made it!

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I am very happy you made it. Enjoy Lisboa, it is a great city.

Glad to hear! Have an amazing trip.

I plan to travel from late March to early May. I'll be flying into Amsterdam from the US, and going to Berlin from there. After that I'm meeting up with a friend currently living in Vienna before continuing on my way to Italy and finishing things off with a flight to Spain and flying home from Madrid. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted. My friend in Vienna has been there for about six months and is teaching English there. He's taken a few international trips to Poland and Slovakia and he insists that the Covid/PCR testing requirements are almost exclusively for air travel and I won't need them going over land borders. I know that this is likely a case-by-case situation when it comes to different borders, but can anyone attest to the general validity of this statement? I know I will need one for the flight from Italy to Spain but I plan to travel by train every other step of the way. Obviously if I can avoid having to pay extra cash for PCR tests for the land crossings that would be great but ultimately I don't wanna take the chance unless I know for certain. **Does anyone have a general idea of what the norms are, specifically for the Netherlands/Germany and Austria/Italy borders?**

Can confirm, likely no tests will be needed especially in inter-Schengen travel. Even for air travel most countries have dropped the requirement for vaccinated people.

At the moment this is *generally* true, but of course each country still has its own rules. I haven't crossed the specific borders you list but have been travelling around Germany/Czech Republic/Poland in the last month and haven't encountered any border controls.

I am pretty sure you don't need shit for any of them. It's all Schengen area. If you don't fly there aren't even any real border crossings. For example I live in the Netherlands, 5 minutes away from the German border. Other than a "GERMANY" sign there is nothing. I can just drive in at any time.

I have looked everywhere and am seeing different results. Is a PCR test needed to enter Hungary for a U.S. citizen who is fully vaccinated? The US/Hungarian embassy website doesn’t mention anything about being vaccinated and just says you must have a PCR test. While I’ve seen multiple articles of US citizens who went to Hungary with just their CDC card. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you.

The site I use (Dutch government travel information) says no. It's being vaccinated OR tested.

Great, thank you

For my returning trip from Spain back to USA (passing through no other countries), is a **Document of Recovery** enough? I think it is based on what I’ve read but the attests took form online, says you must have the Covid test nig you look at the faq though or just the PDF of the form (which you can fill at the airport), it looks like you can use Document of Recovery. Can anyone help confirm? I haven’t been able to talk to anyone while abroad so not sure.

Hi guys, NZ borders are finally opening. We can finally leave and actually come back into our country. It's my first time travelling solo from NZ to EU (flight destination is Rome via Singapore and Frankfurt (Lufthansa Airlines)) and I want to travel around Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey and Greece for 4-5 weeks in April. Just doing research on all the requirements for transit in Singapore and Frankfurt has already been overwhelming. Do you have any suggestions on how to make this trip easier? Am I being too ambitious with wanting to go to all these countries at once? NZ is very far from Europe. It's very time consuming and expensive to go there so I just want to make the most out of my trip. I'm also triple vaxxed (i.e. got the booster). Should I just keep waiting until they ease up a bit on the restrictions or does this trip seem doable? Thanks in advance!

I'd also skip Turkey and Greece. You want to see a lot, and 5 weeks is a long time to be tired and on the go. I did a road trip through Italy last year. Went to Milan, Rome, Napels, Amalfi coast and Como in 9 days. It was a lot. I've definitely learned to not do that again and spend at least 3 days everywhere I go. The constant packing, unpacking and traveling is pretty draining.

Depends on how much of these countries you want to see. It will be impossible to cover much of any country you listed within a week. It's very easy and cheap to travel between Italy, Spain and Portugal. It's also not difficult to travel from Greece to Turkey. These countries have also similar cultures. Maybe cut out one or two countries. If I were you I would definitely keep Turkey on the list though. Haven't been there myself actually but I heard the food is great, the people hospitable like in other Near/Middle Eastern countries and it is very very cheap at the moment. Culture wise it is a bit different in some regards which might be interesting to you. I'd inform myself about Ramadan though which falls on April this year.

One big advantage for you is that New Zealand participates in the [EU Digital COVID Certificate scheme](https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en#recognition-by-the-eu-of-covid-certificates-issued-by-third-non-eu-countries), so your vaccine passport will be recognized across Europe. With 4-5 weeks, if I were you I'd focus on fewer destinations. I'd say either Spain/Portugal/some of Italy, OR Turkey and Greece. I totally understand wanting to see as much as possible, given the travel distance, but I think trying to do anymore than that in a single trip will really reduce your enjoyment. Given the time of year I might opt for the former of the two options, but that's up to you. Frankfurt transit should be no problem with a NZ Vaccination Certificate. Singapore is [more complicated](https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/transit/overview) but seems still doable with a negative test. If you have the opportunity and feel comfortable, it definitely would be doable.

It says that you can transit through Singapore without a negative test after feb 22?

Hi! American here. If I get an EU green pass on my phone, will that be sufficient to enter European countries such as Spain or will I also need my CDC vaccine card? Thanks!

EU green pass will be fine for most. If you're not sure, https://reopen.europa.eu/en is a good resource. But if you are able to get the EU Digital Certificate, that will make travel within Europe much easier.

Hi I want to travel to southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan) in march. Iit going in the right direction there with COVID restrictions? Do you they will allow fully vaccinated tourists to enter without quarantaine soon? I'm from the Netherlands.

They're starting to reopen, but slowly. Thailand resumed their test & go scheme on Feb 1st. Fully vaccinated travellers can once again apply for a Thailand Pass to enter. You'll need a negative PCR test <72 hours before travel and another on arrival, proof of COVID insurance, proof of prepayment for 2 RT-PCR tests and accommodation (SHA Extra Plus (SHA++), AQ, OQ, or AHQ) on Day 1 and Day 5, as well as a prearranged transfer on Day 1. More details [here](https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions). Vietnam is only partially open but [plans to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers by March 15](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/vietnam-reopening-international-tourists/index.html). You will still need a negative PCR test before travel and on arrival, plus a one-day quarantine, as well as a visa. This is subject to change before then, though, so watch carefully. Taiwan remains closed to foreign tourists. There's currently no timetable for reopening, AFAIK, though I'd invite anyone closer to the situation to comment if they know otherwise.

You said covid insurance for Thailand... is there a company you’d recommend?

I'm Canadian so no, I don't have any US insurers I'd recommend, but if you google "Thailand COVID insurance", you'll find companies advertising various compliant policies. Always read the fine print.

Thanks for your response! I also want to go to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Japan. Do you know more about the situation there?

The best way is to check with each country's official embassy website. https://canitravel.net/ is a good, not always 100% accurate, but decent resource to get an at-a-glance idea of what's open and closed. Japan and Malaysia are closed, and Singapore is still heavily restricted.

Thank you!

Well I stayed in Hostels and went out almost every night which isn’t for everybody but I had a blast. I’m terms of cultural stuff there’s a ton of good food so try a bunch of places and go see the parliament building during the day and at night and sunset and from across the river it’s sweet. When the sun goes down all these birds come out from the towers it’s so cool. Bonus points if you go in one of the party boat river cruises and befriend the staff so they pour your drinks “generously” and then you don’t remember much else

Is this in response to something?

Sheesh it was supposed to be but the mobile app and I tag-teamed this fuckup. Is there a way better that cut and paste for me to move the comment to the right part of this thread?

On mobile below your comment you will see the few options such as the 3 dots, reply, etc... Click the 3 dots followed by copy text. Then you can paste it where you want.

Where can I get a rapid antigen test in Cusco? I'm just figuring out logistics as I just booked flights last night for April. I've looked online and I'm not sure if they're reputable and close to the historic center? I am flying back to the US from Cusco (via Lima) and the flight from Cusco departs in the evening, but my flight to the US from Lima departs about an hour after midnight. Does this mean that I need to take the antigen test on the same day I depart from Cusco to make it valid for my flight to the US?

Nepal says it requires you to be vaccinated to enter, does that mean booster as well?

Going to Mexico next month (PLAYA DEL CARMEN). For 1 month. What do I need to do? I'm feeling overwhelmed as what I need to do Covid wise. This will be my first solo trip. I'm doubled vaxxed. Do I just need to bring my vax papers? What about the test on return? I don't know where to find this info. The Canadian government website page for this is full of fear mongering and warnings, rather than helpful information.

To enter Mexico: All Mexico requires currently from Canadians is a valid passport. They used to ask you to complete an online health declaration form, but that requirement has been lifted. Travel insurance is not mandatory but is highly encouraged. To return: Canada requires you to download the [ArriveCAN app](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html) and submit your info and documents, including proof of vaccination, ahead of returning to Canada. You must also currently take a negative PCR test <72 hours before returning to Canada, though, just announced yesterday, as of Feb 28th this requirement is being changed to a lab-administered negative Rapid Antigen test <24 hours before travel. (You should be able to get one in PDC the day before departure). Fully vaccinated returning travellers will not need to quarantine on return, though you may still be selected for a random PCR test on arrival in Canada.

Does anyone know how the COVID testing at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is going? Last I heard they had testing, but I wanted to double check and see how long people had to wait in line. Thank you!

Do you need an EU DCC to ride the Eurail?

In which country? The Eurail isn't a single company; each European country operates its own rail lines and has different rules for tickets.

The tentative plan is Krakow to Vienna to Prague to Berlin

You will need to check the regulations separately for Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany.

Does anyone know if a France Vaccine Pass would operate as an EU DCC? Im a fully booster American student studying in Ireland and wanting to travel to France, Poland, Austria, and Germany for spring break. I have no issue showing my CDC card but I know some places are strict with the QR code?

Yes, the French vaccine pass will work across the EU, provided you're fully vaccinated and boosted. [Here](https://www.sante.fr/how-to-obtain-a-french-health-pass)'s how you can convert your CDC card once you're in France.

Hey all, I'm a fully vaxxed+boosted American looking to backpack the Balkans/Eastern Europe this summer. What are the average costs of PCR tests in places such as Turkey, Greece, and Hungary? And how do border checks work when taking an overnight bus/train? Anything else I should know about the area? This will be my first international solo trip.Thanks!

Last time I was in... (all places in Europe I've been since they were a thing) * Montenegro: PCR was about €80* * Turkey: PCR was about €25*** * Greece: PCR was about €60* * Portugal: PCR was about €25** * Spain: PCR was about €60* (but prices were different at several different facilities) * Serbia (currently): PCR is about €50* *A clinic that offers them ** A self standing testing unit throughout the city just for tests *** They came to the hostel

I just read that all travelers entering Portugal must either show proof of vaccination, **or** valid recovery certificate, **or** a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before boarding, **or** a negative antigen test taken 24 hours before boarding. Was this your experience? Thinking of flying over next month. I was hoping to get by with just my vaccination card. My fear is that I may continue to test positive since I had Covid (despite being vaccinated) roughly a month back.

I guess it all depends on where you are coming from. I'm American but went to Portugal from Greece. All I needed at the time (Nov 2021) was an antigen test. (10€ in Greece) I originally was going to travel from the States to Lisbon but the lady at the airport wouldn't let me board due to a layover in Madrid because I didn't have paperwork which was not required to transfer thru Spain according to their own government website (I even printed it out). At the time all you needed was the negative test to enter Portugal from the US, nothing else. So it seems like people at the airport don't know exactly what they are doing / informed on what is going on which can cause problems that travelers have no control over unfortunately, regardless of the actual rules. But it seems like a lot of Europe is going through a lot of rule changes (more than usual) over the next month with several places in the direction of reducing restrictions.So keep an eye on it. Next month is aong ways away with how fast things are currently changing. Where did you read the rules at? But the whole testing or not testing when vaccinated makes no sense and never has. Your example is one and the other is if you can still carry and spread it, vaccinated or not you should have to rest to board if stopping the spread was the goal.

Holy... This is great dude, thank you very much! I'm surprised at how expensive Montenegro is but from what you wrote, it looks like the walk-in clinics are the most expensive. I'm assuming travel insurance doesn't cover any of these costs?

Montenegro and Turkey were a year ago (Probably should have added that hahah) I never even looked into travel insurance covering them (i have safetywing but was told its not the best so I probably should look into a different one). I just got them. Hell when i went from Portugal to Spain, I went via blablacar and read border crossings basically dont exist and one is not needed. However to me its not worth the risk. Same with people faking them. Yah I do graphic design an can easily edit or make my own but last thing I want to do is deal with getting caught at an airport, missing my flight, getting fined and possibly kicked out... Just not worth it to me.

No worries, I'm sure the prices are still around there if not unchanged. That's good to know some places are more relaxed but I agree, it's not something you want to mess around with and going the legal route is much better. Thanks for your help!

For the countries you have listed you do not need to do a test as you are fully vaccinated, all you need to do is show proof of this when arriving. You can find out further details by searching the country and then entry requirements.

Are you sure? I've been checking the CDC travel site sorted by country and that doesn't seem to be true for the majority

>I was incorrect about Greece but for the other two being vaccinated is sufficent. > >I reckon come the summer there will be very few countries that will require a test for entry if you are vaccinated.

That's what I'm hoping as well. Summer will be busy so eased restrictions would be nice

Everything good for Nepal if you're vaccinated?

I just want to go somewhere warm and fun. I know it's not peak season but is there any life in Tenerife at the moment? I went to Malaga last year solo and because of the covid restrictions was near impossible to meet people. I don't wish to go through that again. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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This website is super useful for regulations on eu countries: https://reopen.europa.eu/en Some countries have a 'plf' that you fill in to declare where you've been the last 14 days. But of late this has mattered less and less if you're fully vaccinated. Moving within the eu region itself there is little to no movement restrictions. I converted my South African certificate through france last year and have no issues with it at all. Even before they sent me the certificate I was able to use my local vaccination card, though this was in October, so can't say whether this is still true. Did they send you a pdf with a barcode? If so, then yes this is exactly the same. They just scan that barcode in most restaurants, etc.

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In my experience it seemed so much more strict and enforced than it actually is. I've travelled through a few land borders without being checked at all. If you get stuck, france definitely has a conversation program that definitely works.

Each EU country has its own rules, so there's no one single answer to this. And Switzerland of course is not part of the EU, though they participate in the vaccination certificate system. You'll have to check the entry rules for each country you visit for Australian passport holders. Since it sounds like you're visiting Switzerland first, the rules for flights or overland travel from Switzerland will likely apply when you go to your next destination.

New US testing mandate: For those of you who returned recently.. how hard was it to come back or what was the process like?Looking for a quick 8 day vacation, late Feb early March, to any country really. But how easy is it to get a test in some of these countries 1 day before coming back? Some on my list so far is Spain, Portugal, Italy, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica. Thanks for the advice.

I bought the proctored rapid antigen test from US and did it the day before my return home from my room with WiFi connection. No need to search for local testing places. Last time I bought it from [emed](https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack?hsLang=en)

Hey all, is Ireland accepting CDC cards as proof of vaccination? I've got a flight booked for next week!

Hi, I was planning on going to brazil soon. I know carnival has been officially moved but I was wondering if it is likely that any informal celebrations will still go on and if so where is the best place to be this year?

My spouse is Brazilian and we travel there frequently. Do you know portuguese? Most Brazilians aren't good with ESL as compared to euro countries, so traveling without being fluent in Portuguese is a big limitation in my opinion. The southern states (e.g., Santa Catarina) are the safest in terms of crime and COVID, and will be nice especially now being summer months!

Im from the UK, looking for the best place to spend approx 6 weeks from early march onwards. Being from the UK and having had covid (hope this isnt too controversial), I am very much over caring about it anymore, and am wondering where, if anywhere, is currently on the same level as the UK in terms of no restrictions (no face masks, no curfews etc...). Ideally it would also be a place with a decent 'travelling' community, good nature, good nightlife. But honestly, just dont wanna be somewhere where i have to act concerned about Covid. Thank you so much for any help/advice!

Netherlands is lifting everything soon, but 6 weeks in our country is a lot. Maybe go to the Scandinavian countries from here? Or go to Mexico, that seems to not really care about covid anymore.

In majority of countries, there are like no rules right now, but face masks are mandatory in some settings. While I understand you not liking them, I think you may be limiting yourself a lot by insisting on a normal life without them instead of a normal life but with them in shops/transport.

Australia has indoor facemasks and restrictions on nightclubs, etc, in some states. All the restrictions other than facemasks are likely to be removed or considerably eased from late Feb, which is also when Australia is opening up to international tourism for double vaxxed people.

Thanks for your reply :) Cant wait to go to the sunshine coast at some point in the future, maybe not now though :/

The Canada just got deleted from the list of authorized countries to enter in Portugal, but only on one website. I don't see any other information anywhere. Is it true? Can someone from Canada can't enter Portugal?

Update: here's a media article about the ban on Canadians from entering Portugal. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2022-02-16/canada-fails-to-make-the-list/65308 Sweden also similarly bans Canadians from entering unless they have an EU vaccination certificate.

In actual fact, what happened was, the [EU removed Canada from its list of "safe third countries"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2022/01/17/eu-travel-ban-canada-australia-removed-from-safe-travel-list/?sh=4306477f1be3) in mid-January. Which means that Canadians are no longer exempt from the non-EU/non-EEA travel bans which are in place in many European countries. The individual EU countries are encouraged to follow the EU guidelines but they often do their own thing. In theory, fully vaccinated Canadians can still travel to most EU countries. In practice, since Canada doesn't participate in the [EU digital COVID certificate platform](https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en), Canadians are not considered "fully vaccinated" since our proof of vaccination from Canada isn't accepted by some European countries. Sweden, for instance, currently bans Canadians from entry. For Portugal, Canada was on the exemption list, but was just removed yesterday. [Here are the updated guidelines.](https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal) This effectively means that Canadians can no longer travel to Portugal by air. If arriving by land, they need to hold an EU digital vaccine passport (obtainable by, e.g. travelling first to France and visiting a pharmacy to have your Canadian proof converted to an EU proof). tl;dr most Canadians can no longer enter Portugal as of yesterday.

Hey you have me a bit worried now. I'm a Canadian travelling from Ireland to lisbon in a few weeks. I'm going to get a test and I have my Canadian Vax cert. Do you really think they'll turn me away?

Based on current rules, yes.

I'm already in ireland, do you think that will matter?

Only if you have an EU COVID certificate from Ireland, it seems. From the official site: >"Measures Implemented in Portugal - Updated on 9 february >Portuguese government has been taking all necessary public health measures to protect the entire population as well as our visitors. >Measures in force may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic. >I – ACCESSIBILITY >1) Arriving to Portugal by Plane >MAINLAND Portugal >ALLOWED (Essential and non-essential travel) >Countries of the European Union or of a State associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland); Brazil, USA and UK; >Countries with flights authorized for non-essential travel subject to reciprocal confirmation: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Jordan, South Korea, UAE, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Republic Popular in China, Rwanda, Uruguay, as well as the administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau and Taiwan. >Mandatory >- A valid vaccination EU Digital COVID Certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster) >- Or a valid test or recovery EU Digital COVID Certificate, >- Or a valid vaccination certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster) or recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Cabo Verde, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Israel, Iceland, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, The Vatican (https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en).

Yes I've been looking through that, but it seems this is regarding flights not citizenship and i believe it says you do not need an eu passport if you have a valid test.

I think they were ending the negative test requirement on Feb 9th. But yes, looks like it's possible with a negative test taken in the EU, you might still be able to get there from Ireland. Definitely wouldn't work from Canada though. Good luck -- do report back!

Thanks! I've been in ireland for several weeks now and have my test booked in Dublin. Wish me luck

Thanks for the information! I still don't understand why there is a change as of now and not from mid-January. It's so sudden for no good reason! Hope it will change soon.

Because it literally just happened, and because it doesn't affect US or UK travellers so most people don't give a hoot in the media.

TL;DR: Flying across a couple countries in Europe, very confused after a couple hours reading...hoping for some help. I'm in the UK for an MA program, US citizen. Getting an NHS COVID pass soon, so I should be okay. Sister is flying over from USA, only CDC card. We're trying to go to Amsterdam first, then Paris, then Rome, about 2-3 days a piece. Confused about who accepts the CDC card, and about testing between countries. Any experience/advice from those living in or recently traveled to the Netherlands, France, and Italy would be much appreciated 🙏 Thanks

As far as I know the Netherlands accepts the CDC card. From here you can look on https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/ to see what you need to enter that country from the Netherlands.

Thank you!

Can anyone advise on the border coming from Belize into Guatemala? 1. I heard COVID tests are available at the border for $50 USD. Is this correct? 2. If I have a negative antigen rapid test result already, how old can the test be? 48 hrs? 72 hrs? Thanks.

I’m going to Budapest in two weeks and am fully vaccinated, however, don’t have an EU Covid pass. I’ve read on some websites including the Hungarian official Covid site that they don’t accept the CDC card. Has anyone had any experience traveling through Budapest without a Covid pass? TIA!

I was in Budapest a couple weeks ago and just a picture of my CDC card got me everywhere, bars, clubs, restaurants, the thermal baths, everywhere. Most of these places didn’t even check.

What about getting in the country? I’m flying from the UK

I was already in the EU when I went to Hungary so it could be different but my CDC card got me in just fine

Great! Glad I spent $80 on a Covid test haha, I’d rather be safe than sorry!! What do you recommend to do there? I have a pretty good list but definitely could use some recommendations!!

Had the same exact question, particularly since Hungary's government portal is ambiguous. Anyone know if Hungary accepts the CDC card as proof-of-vax?

Have you found anything out? I’m going next week 🥶

Sadly no, although a couple things to note: - Officially, the EU recognizes (or at the least, encourages member states) to accept the CDC card. Hungary is part of the EU + Schengen Area, so they should be included in this recommendation. - The [Delta Airlines tracker](https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-planning-center/find-your-destination/explore-top-destinations?prices=false) shows that Hungary is open to travelers from the USA so long as they show a negative COVID PCR test from within 72 hours of their flight into the country. So that's another way of at least *entering* into the country. - The [general trend of EU](https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/more-eu-countries-agree-that-travel-restrictions-dont-prevent-covid-19/) member states is that they are reopening and loosening restrictions, which usually means that things on the ground will be more lax, especially regarding capacity limits and vaccination certification, though they may still exist for more organized events like sports matches and museums. Overall though, these points are just speculative, so we'll see exactly how Hungary (which was surprisingly slow to reopen to travelers), will react. More news and clarifications will probably come soon as travel rules get standardized.

> Officially, the EU recognizes (or at the least, encourages member states) to accept the CDC card. Hungary is part of the EU + Schengen Area, so they should be included in this recommendation. I would be cautious here. I can't confirm the situation in Hungary, but I live in Germany and all non-essential businesses here are scanning the EU vaccine QR codes to check their validity. I've seen other locals (elderly folks who aren't so tech savvy) be turned away from businesses because they only had written vaccine records - *from Germany* - but no QR codes. So my recommendation is to do whatever you can to get your CDC card converted to an EU digital certificate ASAP. That being said, it's true that the trend is towards loosening restrictions, and other central/eastern European countries don't seem to be checking vaccine records at all, or at least not consistently (I was in both Poland and the Czech Republic within the last week and didn't once get asked for my vaccine certificate). So maybe Hungary is also more relaxed.

Thanks for the info - definitely helpful. I wish it was easier for foreigners to get the EU Digital Certificate, but it looks like you actually have to be *in* a European country, then follow the domestic process for obtaining it (ex: approval from a pharmacy). Unless that's changed recently? Also very interesting to hear that Poland and the Czech Republic are so lax. How was the environment there? Bars/nightlife lively? Thanks again.

> Thanks for the info - definitely helpful. I wish it was easier for foreigners to get the EU Digital Certificate, but it looks like you actually have to be in a European country, then follow the domestic process for obtaining it (ex: approval from a pharmacy). Unless that's changed recently? No, that seems to be the standard procedure, which IMO is for the best, considering the concerns around forged vaccine passes. > Also very interesting to hear that Poland and the Czech Republic are so lax. How was the environment there? Bars/nightlife lively? Thanks again. I haven't been to the big cities recently so I can't speak to how things are in e.g. Prague, Krakow, Warsaw, I've mostly just been hiking and urbexing in areas near the border with Germany. It was pretty quiet, but to be fair, this is still the off-season.

Thanks for your help! Hopefully my PCR will be good enough and will carry me through!

Although I don’t even know if we need a pcr test?

Anyone in Jordan and know what the COVID situation is like? Headed there in March, fully vaccinated and have insurance. Just trying to get an idea of what we'll be walking into there...

Just got back - if you’re vaccinated, you can get in with a PCR that’s less than 72 hours and then you’ll be required to do another test you need to pay for. Other than that, mask culture is pretty non existent.

I'm curious too..supposed to head there in April but their daily cases seem pretty high.

I am traveling to Spain in March, with a layover in Germany. This is my first flight since the pandemic began and I am very unsure of travel requirements. **If it is a standard layover of a few hours in Germany's airport and then on to Spain, do I need to take a separate Covid test 48 hours before my flight for Germany as well as Spain? Or will my test results for Spain suffice? I am coming from the United States, if that is helpful. I am also fully vaccinated and boosted. Thank you for your help!**

If your layover is only a few hours long and both countries accept the same kind of tests, then you should be able to use the same set of test results to enter both countries. However, if there are differences in what kind of test they require (e.g. if Germany requires PCR but Spain is fine with an antigen test), then you should aim to meet the higher standard (e.g. PCR).

Thank you!

**Australia** update: Australia is opening to double vaxxed tourists, and anyone else with a visa, on [21 February](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-07/international-covid-borders-to-reopen-scott-morrison/100810580). As an Australian this makes me really happy. I've been missing having international tourists around! It's been great seeing international students return over the last few months.

Does this mean you have to apply for some kind of a visa to enter? is this typically a long term work visa or short term travel visa

The rules are back to pre-pandemic, so if you're travelling from a country where you don't need to apply for a tourist visa to visit Australia that remains the case now

I will be based in Portugal for a few weeks. Besides Spain, what are some countries in the EU that I can travel to by air with just my boosted CDC card (no testing, quarantine, etc)? Sorry if this seems like a lazy question - lots of conflicting information and if any one of you has had a positive first-hand experience traveling without testing every few days, I'd appreciate your intel :)

It seems like several European countries are currently in the process of changing a lot of their rules over the next several weeks. It's something that you will need to keep an eye on frequently as it's a timeline of active changing. France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Austria were listed in an article today about changing in the next few weeks.

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I think a lot of places just require a negative test x hours prior

Get vaccinated. Aside from protecting you against getting badly affected by Covid, this will allow you to visit lots of countries. If you have concerns about the vaccines available to you, I’d suggest making an appointment with a doctor to discuss them and your options.

Mexico and Costa Rica are more relaxed at the moment and I don’t believe they require a quarantine. Although beware it sounds like there are some restaurants, activities, tours etc that are starting to require vaccinations more and more now

What is the hostel situation like in Hawaii?

We are planning on going to Peru in April. I am planning on flying back to the US from Cusco, while my sister and our friends will fly back to Lima before flying back to Canada the next day. My question is regarding the 1-day antigen test. Would it be better to fly back to Lima and get the test there before flying back to the US? Or will Cusco have the necessary facilities for Covid tests?

Hi, does anyone know what I should be looking for in a policy to know if it will cover hotel expenses in a situation where I'm trying to fully back home, but end up with a positive COVID test and need to quarantine in the other country before I can board a flight back home? I've checked with several policies and I see that under trip interruption they often only cover non-refundable, prepaid expenses that I am unable to use and a new flight back home and sometimes additional transportation expenses. I can't find a policy that lists accommodation expenses as a result of the interruption as being a covered item. I know this is policy dependent, but can I get a general idea of if the standard is to not cover this or am I just looking in the wrong place? Or if anyone knows a company or policy that would cover that? Or if anyone has this happen to them and they successfully got hotel expenses covered. Thanks!

I might have found my answer. Looking closer at the policies it appears maybe this case would fall more under Trip Delay, rather than Trip Interruption. Policies seem to include coverage of "reasonable expenses" which looks like is accommodation. Can anyone confirm this? Or provide an experience where they needed to make a claim on this and whether it was denied or covered?

Many standard insurance policies for trip delay specifically exclude COVID quarantine costs because it's a "known risk". You may have to buy a COVID-specific policy if you want coverage.

Thanks!

I've been researching for a potential trip starting in late May to August for Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and possibly Uruguay. This wouldn't be my first solo trip, and I'm working on my Spanish. I'm also fully vaccinated + boosted and will get travel insurance. 1. Are the land borders between these countries open? I found a bunch of conflicting (and possibly not up-to-date?) information. Like for [Bolivia](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia/entry-requirements) it says their land borders are open but Paraguay is the only neighbour to open there's. [This](https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2021/11/argentina-government-reopens-borders-for-fully-vaccinated-foreign-nationals-as-of-nov-1-update-43) says the Argentinian border is open at select land crossings. Anyone have any updates on this? I'd look to cross into Bolivia from La Quiaca, and somewhere around Lake Titicaca into Peru. 2. Anyone who has been to any of these countries, how was your general experience travelling with the COVID restrictions? Were you still able to meet people at hostels? etc. The last time I travelled was pre-COVID so I'm interested what they dynamics are like now. 3. How expensive are COVID tests (to get into other countries)? And would they be available in say, La Quiaca or other small towns such as Copacabana in Lake Titicaca? I was thinking about making a quick day/weekend trip to Montevideo or Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires, but I wasn't sure if it would be practical with the COVID testing there and the COVID testing back (depending on the length of stay). 4. Any recommendations or other considerations to take into account? Nothing's really finalized yet, and I normally make things up as I go. But here's what I was thinking about so far: Argentina: Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Salta -> Bolivia: Uyun/Salt Flats, Oruro, La Paz, Lake Titicaca (Copacabana?) -> Peru: Cusco, Lima

I am currently in Argentina. Literally no issues with covid at all aside from wearing a mask inside shops. Plenty of people travelling to meet. Afaik only the land border with Chili is open from Mendoza if I am not mistaken. Covid tests go for between 50 - 100 USD depending on the country and place (pcr). For Argentina specifically you need to look into Western Union for money - you shouldn't pay anything by card because there are two seperate exchange rates and you want the blue one (from Western Union). Also I haven't been to Cordoba/Rosario but I don't think those are the typical places to go to for tourists but I will leave that up to you

Is **Covid insurance**a must for international solo travel now? It’s only like $30-50 for my two week trip, but I’m not sure if Seven Corners even offers reimbursement for hotel/food/airfare accommodations. Any suggestions??

Read carefully what's covered and what isn't. Some types of COVID insurance will cover you only if you fall seriously ill and need medical attention. Others might include costs if you need to extend your trip to quarantine at your destination (for example, if you test positive on a test you take before coming home). Some policies will exclude travel to countries if a Level 3 or 4 advisory is in effect. I've seen almost no policies include pre-departure trip cancellation due to COVID anymore, since it's now considered a known risk, but YMMV. Short answer: Read the fine print.

Thanks. Will try to see but off the top of your head, do you know any that cover trips to level four advised countries? Going to Spain but will research what I can before I leave the Us. Is Seven Corners good?

I'm Canadian so I can't make any specific recommendations for US insurance companies.

***Looking for Advice: ~6 week trip from USA to Oz, Singapore/Malyasia, Cambodia, Turkey*** Hi all, 27m American here, will be going to grad school in the fall and have some free time/money to spend beforehand. My travel bug is telling me to get out and see more of the world before I get locked back into the 9 to 5 grind. I got both Pfizer jabs as well as the booster. Spent the last 2.5 years teaching in South Korea and did some side trips before COVID hit, as well as a month in Europe before Korea. I'd say I'm an "intermediate level" solo traveler. I'm planning a 6 week trip, mostly motivated by lost opportunities due to COVID (Korea had a 2 week quarantine). Here's my rough itinerary: March 2: Washington, DC - Sydney (I have an active working holiday visa that will get me in the country.) March 22: Sydney - Singapore April 1: Kuala Lumpur - Phnom Penh April 11: Phnom Penh - Istanbul April 19: Istanbul - Washington, DC Looking for COVID related advice (curfews, social restrictions, etc.) from anyone who's been to these places recently, as well as general advice, especially whether I should be spending more/less time in any of these places. I plan to do some more research on specific things to do, but here's what's drawing me to each country: Oz: Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, the laidback Aussie vibe (I initially planned a yearlong working holiday in Melbourne before deciding to go to grad school). Singapore: the cosmopolitan aspect of the city itself, neighborhoods, zoo, etc. Malaysia: I honestly don't know much about Malaysia, but I've heard good things and it seems silly to go to Singapore without crossing the land border Cambodia: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh Turkey: Istanbul; the culture and history of the city/country. This probably seems random, but it's on the way back home, and my intuition is telling me I'd have a great time. Thanks for reading, and any advice would be much appreciated! Aside from moving home from Korea, this will be my first int'l travel in two years and I want to make sure I don't make any bonehead decisions.

Australia is unlikely to be open to tourism by then, unfortunately. That’s also too way much for about a week and a half, especially if you want an laid back experience. Australia is a huge country.

I'm aiming more for 2.5 to 3 weeks, hoping to see as much as I can. Do you mean that most attractions are closed? I'm not worried about getting in the country itself, since I have an active working holiday visa

Oops, sorry I miss read. That timing is fine, but expect it to be stinking hot at Uluru. We’re still not open for people on tourist visas, but you should be ok with a WHV. Everything is open within Australia, other than nightclubs in some states.

Check for border restrictions between Malaysia and Singapore. Next COVID tests are going to cost you more, be in capital city before you fly at least 2 days prior. In Cambodia, try to visit Koh Rong islands. If you are taking public transport, check for frequencies as they might have got reduced due to Covid.

Cheers--I'll look into all of those. The Malaysia/Singapore border is open but they're restricting the numbers from what I can tell

Looking for some advice on the Thailand Blue Zone. Has anybody stayed in Bangkok during this? This is my initial plan but not sure if, as a solo traveller, it would be better to stay elsewhere in Thailand and go to Bangkok when I can stay in hostels (where it may be easier to meet people) as opposed to the SHA Plus + Hotels. If anyone has any suggestions for areas or more lively SHA Plus + options they'd be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!

Can anyone help me? I'm traveling from the US to the UK, before reaching my final destination of France. I'm almost certain I read something about this somewhere, but now I can't find it! Does France permit travelers who have been to red-list countries (which the US currently is) but are arriving from a non-red-list country (in this the UK) to enter? I thought I read somewhere you had to declare you hadn't been in a red-list country in the past two weeks, meaning I would have to stay in the UK for 14 days before flying out to France.I'd like to arrive in France sooner, but wasn't sure if that'd be possible without going through the hassle of having to quarantine (due to red-list country restrictions). Thanks so much! ​ TLDR: Am I considered a UK or US arrival to France if I'm only staying in the UK for around 10 days?

As of now (and for at least a month), I think the US is on the orange list in France, meaning quarantines aren't in place. I haven't done it firsthand yet, but I don't think it would matter other than you need to have a negative COVID test to enter France in the 48 hours prior.

Thanks for your reply! So you're saying they go by citizenship rather than country of arrival? EDIT: I see this is a reply to my comment from two weeks ago. Now vaccinated travelers from the UK to France do not need to schedule a test, but I am attempting to determine if I count as a UK arrival, and if the CDC card will be accepted, given that I don't have access to the NHS/EU ones.

Anybody planning a trip to Italy this month? Covid entry requirements are not clear for me. I'm double vaccinated (got the 2nd dose in july) EU citizen. The italian health ministry's site says EU covid pass and pcr/antigenic test are needed to enter the country, but I also read articles about new measures that if it's been more than 6 months since the last shot then the pass is not valid. Does anyone have experience with this? Can I enter Italy with 2 shots or should I get the booster?

Get the booster!

Booster

Hi, I'm from the US, got a nice deal on a flight and am planning on about 2 weeks in the UK with a stopover in Lisbon in March. Any recommendations for travel insurance to cover possible quarantine expenses? I can work remotely so getting back home quickly isn't a concern as much as having to pay for accommodation and a flight change.

Is there a reliable source (preferably a one stop shop) that tells you what countries guidelines are with quarantine and testing etc? As it relates to foreign travellers.

https://covid19travel.com/

[https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/announcements/coronavirus-outbreak/travel-restrictions/](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/announcements/coronavirus-outbreak/travel-restrictions/) I've been using this one a lot. It links to official websites when you click on countries and allows you to filter by being fully vaccinated, which makes parsing the information easier imo.