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With all the current issues related to Covid 19, including reams of paperwork and Covid tests require to fly to other neighboring Asian countries, it is still quite a hassle.

 

Also, to visit family back home on a long-distance flight can be also expensive as well.

 

And all the time at the back of your mind, you are thinking…. could we end up being stuck there???

 

What happens if some clever Travel Minister suddenly announces that if you wish to return to your home, you may need to go into 14 days quarantine at an expensive ASQ hotel.

 

Or worse case scenario, due to a sudden spike in cases they close the border, and you are then stuck on a resort in Asia or in a city overseas with huge bills mounting.

 

Naturally, for economic reasons governments everywhere, are now encouraging overseas travelers to keep their battered hospitality industry afloat.

 

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Some like Thailand and Vietnam have tried to create ‘Sandbox’ safe areas on islands like Phuket or Phu Quoc.

But bear in mind that restrictions still exist, as many resorts do not allow bars or nightlife to open, and drinking is also banned too.

 

So, is it really worth the hassle of getting a visa and all those medical tests and insurance, just for a few days away?

 

Let us know if you think it is worth it?

 

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Waiting one year, maybe two years is the best solution.

An epidemic that is already two years old cannot stay long, it has never happened in medical history

I am happy being 'stuck' here in my shack in the Philippines, amongst the friendly natives.

Life is fine. The roof doesn't leak. Booze cupboard is stocked.  I have good water, electric, and 200meg fibre internet. Fully vaxxed too, but no need to go anywhere else, especially being on a 13A visa now.  ????