Dubai seems to be the only place you can travel to atm without proof of a covid test or the need to self isolate when you return.

NZ cricket stadium was packed like Covid doesn't exist.

I know, jealous as fek.

I wanna go to The Crown & Shamrock. Newtownabby, Co. Antrim, NI

You can travel to many African countries now. Personally wouldn't travel anywhere in the current situation, just not worth the hastle.

Had a load of plans last year but only managed to get to India and Nepal via Dubai/Qatar prior to all the Covid shat starting up. Africa was the main goal for the latter part of the year.

Off the beaten path i would say go to the Stans in central Asia, amazing part of the world.

comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 7 minutes ago
Dubai seems to be the only place you can travel to atm without proof of a covid test or the need to self isolate when you return.
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A Niece of mine went over to Dubai for 10 days end of November.After coming back within a week she was ill in bed with Covid.Don't think it's that safe of a destination

Nowhere is safe to travel right now for so many reasons and anyone doing so is a bit of a to be honest

And trust me, that is coming from someone who has travelled a ridiculous amount and hates having his wings clipped this way

My local pub

We’d booked to go to Luca in Italy last august as we went a few years back and it is spectacular, when things are back to normal we’re going back and I can’t wait to sit outside a lovely restaurant and eat delicious food and sink a few peronis

Travel's a bit of a trade off at the moment.

Physical Health v Mental Health.

There’s so much of the UK I really want to explore so hopefully I’ll get a chance this year.

I’ve actually seen a lot of what I wanted to see abroad now. India, Russia, South Africa, New York, Las Vegas and a fair bit of Europe. I’d actually quite like to see more of Ireland when things are a bit easier.

About the question in the OP regarding “off the beaten track”: visit Russia. Most interesting travel experience I’ve had.

Australia, my aunty passed away yesterday and not being able to get their for her final weeks or to attend the funeral is tearing me up.

comment by Cinciwolf in the desert (U11551)
posted 36 minutes ago
You can travel to many African countries now. Personally wouldn't travel anywhere in the current situation, just not worth the hastle.

Had a load of plans last year but only managed to get to India and Nepal via Dubai/Qatar prior to all the Covid shat starting up. Africa was the main goal for the latter part of the year.

Off the beaten path i would say go to the Stans in central Asia, amazing part of the world.
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I’ve fancied Uzbekistan for a while. Looks fantastic.

I've been to Moscow and St Petersburg, really fancy seeing some of the old USSR like the Causcases and the 'Stans'.

Fack travelling anywhere...far too messy

still getting money back from April's holiday...almost there though, about 10% left to get...i'll give em till end Jan

comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 3 minutes ago
Fack travelling anywhere...far too messy

still getting money back from April's holiday...almost there though, about 10% left to get...i'll give em till end Jan
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Had 3 trips booked. Got money back pretty quickly from 2 because I booked direct with the airline. Still waiting for some from the other which was booked though an agent.

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Cinciwolf in the desert (U11551)
posted 36 minutes ago
You can travel to many African countries now. Personally wouldn't travel anywhere in the current situation, just not worth the hastle.

Had a load of plans last year but only managed to get to India and Nepal via Dubai/Qatar prior to all the Covid shat starting up. Africa was the main goal for the latter part of the year.

Off the beaten path i would say go to the Stans in central Asia, amazing part of the world.
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I’ve fancied Uzbekistan for a while. Looks fantastic.
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Yeah probably the pick given the legendary cities on the silk road but each have something to offer. Kyrgyzstan is stunningly beautiful. Went on a birding expedition in Kazakhstan and walking in miles and miles of wild marijuana is a bizarre experience

Agree with you on Russia, fascinating place. Really want to go back again as the last visit was only short to St Pete and Moscow. Managed to visit 11 of the 15 former Soviet republics so far

St Ives,Cornwall. out of the way and what a place!

https://www.iol.co.za/travel/world/europe/angry-cornwall-locals-tell-visitors-to-turn-around-and-f-off-50525288

comment by Barefoot (U19770)
posted 20 minutes ago
St Ives,Cornwall. out of the way and what a place!
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Fack that. Made the mistake of driving there on a Saturday during school hols. Took forever. It’s a very nice place but you have to book every meal etc during peak season or your facked, preferred st Agnes.

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I’d much prefer the Italian lakes over NYC, it just doesn’t appeal to me.

comment by Cinciwolf in the desert (U11551)
posted 3 hours, 32 minutes ago
Nowhere is safe to travel right now for so many reasons and anyone doing so is a bit of ato be honest
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Yep.. effectively offering oneself up as a vector to communicate the disease further afield.

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