Traveling during Covid times as a digital nomad (what you must know) | Ep 19

Traveling during Covid times as a digital nomad (what you must know)

These days, we get questions every single day about what it’s like to travel right now in the time of Covid & how to navigate rules and policies...this episode is long overdue!

You’ve been asking us about the different rules and regulations in each country, how to get the latest policies for each location, entry requirements and allowances, traveling vaccinated vs. unvaccinated, and so much more.

In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa got together to answer all of your questions about what it’s like to travel right now during Covid, and how to navigate the confusing logistics that are constantly changing everyday.

You’ll learn…

• How to plan your travels when rules and regulations are changing in each country so often (how far in advance to plan...or not to plan)
• Why online information about entry and quarantine requirements are NOT always accurate...and 3 tips to find the MOST up to date information for your trip
• Why it’s important to research regulations for both the country you’re coming from, AND which country you’re a resident of (both may have implications for whether or not you’re allowed to enter a country)
• All things testing for entry requirements...how to know which test(s) you need, where to find testing sites abroad (it’s not where you’d think!), which tests are the least expensive, and how to get the fastest turn-around times for your results
• How to find out different entry requirements for flying vs. driving across a land border
• How to be mindful of the local communities you’re traveling to during this time, and precautions to take in order to avoid passing on Covid while traveling
• Our experience on the ground during Covid times in countries such as Mexico, South Africa, Hungary, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia and more
• Why you can’t plan your travels far in advance the way you used to (and why we don’t like to as digital nomads, regardless)

Helpful resources:

• Travel requirements for each country: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
• This resource is NOT always 100% accurate so we suggest following the protocols we share in this episode to ensure you have the most up to date information. But this website is a great place to start!

Note: This episode was published in Nov, 2021. Please be mindful that policies and information about Covid-19 and travel are constantly changing, but regardless, this episode is a great guide if you are thinking about traveling again, what to expect, and how to find the most up to date info.