It can feel like a minefield trying to find out what restrictions are in place for a country. Once you know that you need a test, the best way to find one is a comparison site rather than the endless and confusing government list. Covid Testing Network‘s website allows you…
Canada confirms international opening date Canada announced its plans yesterday to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from other countries starting 7 September. Obviously given the high infection rates here, that doesn’t mean we will be welcome. First will come the US Border which will reopen on 9 August after being partially…
In seat food and drink ordering British Airways has today unveiled its new inflight digital ordering platform, giving customers travelling in Euro Traveller the option to order additional snacks and drinks mid-flight, directly to their seat. The new inflight ordering system will complement the airline’s current ‘Buy Before You Fly’…
Aeroplanes to keep mandatory face masks after 19th July It’s the day many Brits have been looking forward to: the so called ‘freedom day’ set to land on July 19th. Recently, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out plans for the easing of restrictions, including use of face masks in…
Today’s review of Covid testing when returning from an amber country is provided by Peter aka Travel Todi who is a travel blogger. You can find him on Instagram here. If you are looking for a Covid test in the UK, the best way to find one is a comparison…
If you are going to book a Covid test, it’s always looking the discounts that BA is offering when you are looking at prices. BA were one of the first to pioneer the lateral flow tests to take abroad with you. Now they are offering another option which could prove…
With the bad news for travel this week, the change in Portugal’s status, and no new countries being added to the green list, many people are considering continuing with their travel plans to amber countries that they expected to be green. So can you and should you travel to an…
This is the final part of my flights and tests etc to and from Portugal. The other articles are: What’s travel like now? Portugalentry requirements, lounges Heathrow to Faro in Club Europe What’s travel like now? Portugal Part 2 Returning to U.K. Qured pre-departure rapid test for UK What’s travel…
You can read about my outbound journey here and my stay at the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve here. Returning to the U.K. is more complicated than travelling to the vast majority of countries that are accepting visitors. Even with a green country you still need a negative Covid test less than…
I am just back from spending a lovely 4 days enjoying the sunshine on the Algarve. Travel seems like a lot of hassle right now, but if you don’t mind spending the money on tests, then actually apart from a bit of form filling, it wasn’t really much bother. …
