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My Covid Test Experience Flying Home from Egypt
When flying back to the U.S. from Egypt, Billie pitted a standard PCR test against a self-administered video-monitored Covid test.
Staying Safe in a Global City: Wendy’s Trip to Istanbul
Wendy traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to see how Covid-safe can a traveler can be in a big global crossroads city.
Why 2021 Is the Year to Go on Safari
Brook was so glad to have taken advantage of this highly unusual opportunity to go on safari now, while the camps aren’t full but the animals are abundant, and before pent-up demand pushes the cost of a safari even higher than it was before Covid.
Tips for Surviving The Flight Delays of Summer 2021
U.S. airports and airplanes are like the wild west right now. Anything can happen, and you may need to fend for yourself. Here's how to prepare.
Barcelona Without the Crowds and Cruise Ships
As Spain welcomes back visitors, there is a special opportunity: You can have it to yourself. Billie just returned from two weeks in Europe and found that Barcelona, in particular, is enjoying a never-to-be-repeated moment.
What I Learned About People from Traveling During Covid
I’ve never been applauded in a store before. But that’s what happened about a minute after I walked into La Manual Alpargatera, the oldest espadrille shop in Barcelona.
The Wonderful Thing the Pandemic Revealed About Madrid
The Spanish capital is buzzing, and not just because of the easing of Covid restrictions, but because this underrated, often overlooked city is on the verge of becoming the new It place.
Paris Is Having a Moment. Don’t Miss It.
As Paris reopens to travelers, it is quiet in all the right places and busy in all the right places. Here's what to expect.
The Time to Go to Paros is Now
The Greek island of Paros is like the goldilocks of the Cyclades. It’s not too scene-y and it’s not too sleepy. And now is the time to go.
Naxos is the Greek Island You’ve Been Looking For
Naxos is mostly known for its beaches and turquoise water, but it should also be on your radar for the food.
What Athens is Like Right Now
Greece opened to U.S. travelers on May 15, and Billie flew there to see what it’s really like to be there now. Here’s a tour through Athens and some insight into what has changed and what hasn’t.
6 Things I Learned About Taking an International Flight to a Recently Reopened Country
After a nine-hour flight to Greece, Billie learned a few new tricks and tips for dealing with a flight to a recently reopened country.
Dispatch from Belize: Private Sailing and Outdoor Adventures Right Now
Belize is both beautiful and convenient. But how Covid-safe is it for travelers? We talked to two WOW List trip planners who live there.
Dispatch from Turkey: What Travelers Can Expect in Istanbul and Beyond
A first-hand account of what it’s like to travel in Turkey now, according to a WOW List travel specialist who lives there.
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