Scam Covid Test #2: Leaving the UK
Scam Covid Test #2 is part of Punxsutawney TPOL Trip Report.
Disclaimer: I drafted this post in October 2021. One day, and maybe that day is today, we can look back and see how stupid...
Scam Covid Test #1: Entering the UK
In order to go to the UK, I needed a magical code that said I was registered for a Covid test to be taken my second day upon arrival.
Room Service: I’m Here with Your Covid Test
The only way to return to the United States, the country of which I am a citizen, the country to which I have pled allegiance, is by producing a negative covid test within 72 hours of departure.
Welcome to Bogota: Almost Robbed in Broad Daylight
Almost Robbed is part of the Punxsutawney TPOL Trip Report, where TPOL leaves the basement. It’s finally happening despite inconsistent policies, interruptions, and human stupidity as explained in these posts:
11 Reasons Why I...
Visa Blunder Part 5: An Unexpected Birthday in Hong Kong
Some trips are perfect. Others don't go as planned. The true traveler keeps fighting through, knowing that an unexpected twist can go from a Travel Nightmare to a dream day.
Visa Blunder Part 4: The Worst Flight in the World
Read Visa Blunder Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3. Part 4 is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete, Tahiti
Bora...
Visa Blunder Part 3: China Visa-Free Transit Disaster (again)
Read Visa Blunder Part 1 and Part 2. Part 3 is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete, Tahiti
Bora Bora, Tahiti
...
Visa Blunder Part 2: Anxiety in the Air
Read Visa Blunder Part 1 first. Visa Blunder Part 2: Anxiety in the Air is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities:
NYC JFK
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, China
Papeete,...
Visa Blunder Part 1: Signing My Release to Be Detained
TPOL has done some stupid shit in his travel life. That's why I keep a page of Travel Lessons for you to learn from, have a laugh at my expense, and for me to never forget.
ATM Issues Abroad
Although I managed to escape the Medellin airport using Uber (see Uber Is Illegal in Medellin Airport, Unless Your Brother Is Picking You Up), I still needed cash. I went to the ATM and it...