At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, with travel restrictions in place worldwide, we launched a new series — The World Through a Lens — in which photojournalists help transport you, virtually, to some of
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Help! I’d Like to Ride the Train. Is it Safe?
Our columnist finds that rail companies, both regional systems and Amtrak, are undertaking massive coronavirus efforts. But they can’t thoroughly disinfect every seat in every train at every station. By Sarah Firshein Dear Tripped Up,
Read moreWork from hotel in Singapore: Surviving a 15-day workation with husband
SINGAPORE – One couple, two hotels, 15 days of “workation”. What did I do to deserve this? When my husband broached the idea of a working staycation last month, my heart leapt the way it
Read moreTrump Administration Adds to American Travel Restrictions in Cuba
President Trump on Wednesday announced a series of new sanctions against Cuba that prohibit Americans from importing Cuban cigars and rum and staying in hotels funded by the Cuban government. The new restrictions follow a
Read moreThe Flight Goes Nowhere. And It’s Sold Out.
In August, Nadzri Harif, a D.J. at Kristal FM radio station in Brunei, set foot in an airport for the first time in six months. The experience, he said, was exhilarating. Sure, moving through Brunei
Read moreSail into the sunset on a romantic dinner cruise
SINGAPORE – Overseas proposals and birthday trips may have been scuppered due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a sunset cruise aboard luxury sailing ship Royal Albatross is a unique and dreamy alternative. Birthday celebrations take
Read moreHelp! My Very Direct Flight Added a Stop and So Many More Passengers
Sarah Firshein tries to resolve how a nonstop with seat selection became a packed “split flight,” with concerns over proper cleaning and an arrival two hours later than expected. By Sarah Firshein Dear Tripped Up,
Read moreWildlife and waterways: 5 things to do in Brunei
Brunei, known for its small size and sleepy reputation, may not be on your travel bucket list. But it is one of two countries, besides New Zealand, that people in Singapore will be allowed to
Read moreSuite staycation: Recharge at luxe heritage hotel Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
SINGAPORE – So many staycays, so little time. What makes this hotel special? Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa bagged the Architectural Heritage Awards in 2007 for conserving colonial soldiers’ quarters and turning them into luxury suites
Read moreReflections from Bolivia
Up in the cloudless sky, a million stars twinkled. I had traipsed across South America and capped my 40-day adventure in Bolivia. 2020 was off to a great start and I could not wait for
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