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Mark Stachiew Travels Friday Five |
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Welcome to this Christmas Eve edition of the Friday Five, a quick collection of the most interesting travel stories that I shared this week on Mark Stachiew Travels. Omicron is still on everyone's mind as we rush towards the holidays so that topic dominates the headlines, but there's also fun links to Canadian winter festivals and a unique story about stolen airline spoons! |
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Amidst rumours that Canada may further tighten travel restrictions, the country's transport minister warns there's a ‘high risk’ other countries could change their own border rules in coming days and weeks which could stand Canadians abroad. (Global News)
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Even as Omicron surges, the seasonal travel rush seems unstoppable, but there are steps you can take to travel more responsibly and mitigate the health risks for yourself — and others. (New York Times)
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I'm happy to have contributed to this list of 5 winter festivals in Canada for
Canadian Geographic Travel. I'm just hoping that these events aren't going to get cancelled because of Omicron! (Canadian Geographic)
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In this COVID era, travel insurance is not an option, but the recent federal travel advisory voids policies for some Canadian travellers so be sure to read the fine print. (CBC News)
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As a long-time purloiner of airline cutlery, I was especially entertained by this mini-history of modern aviation as told in stolen spoons. (Skift)
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Thanks for reading! If you like what you read, have suggestions of what you'd rather see or just want to drop me a line to tell me what you're up to, write me at [email protected]. And don't forget to forward this newsletter to anyone else that you think would find it interesting.
Have a great weekend, Merry Christmas and a happy holiday!
Mark |
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