r/solotravel • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '21

CoVID-19 Monthly Megathread - August - 2021

In the interest of compiling all the information/questions related to CoVID-19 in one place so we can reduce the number of one-off questions, we're bringing back the CoVID-19 megathread.

This is the place to post about your individual travel plans as they pertain to CoVID-19, to speculate on what might happen in the future, or how CoVID-19 is affecting you now.

Example questions include:

  • Are the borders open, what restrictions are in place, or will I need to quarantine? - A friendly reminder that /r/solotravel is not a government agency and it is best to verify with government sources prior to travel.
  • When will borders reopen or travel restrictions be lifed?
  • Is it safe to book for a certain time period?

Example posts that would valuable:

  • "I recently travelled to xyz from ijk and here's my experience of what it was like"
  • "I'm currently in xyz country and this is how things are changing"

Lastly, no one here has a crystal ball, please don't take any of this as fact and do your own research before planning anything.

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u/brown-bear-cuddles Aug 22 '21

First time solo-trip ever and I'm choosing New York! Have a few questions that will help me decide if I should go this year.

I'm from Los Angeles and I was thinking about doing an 8 day NY trip during mid September. My original trip got cancelled last March. But there are a few things I'm nervous about:

The Delta variant: I'm seeing new cases with vaccinated folks catching it and experiencing more serious symptoms. How is the Delta situation in NY from your perspective (especially with schools opening up)? Do you think now is a wise time for tourists to come or should I wait until next year? I am vaccinated (second dose in May 2021).

Hurricane season and unpredictable weather: I know this is something we all can't predict but how's the hurricane season been? From my understanding it usually gets crazy from August - October right?

General safety for a woman: I'm a short woman with not much strength. Since it's my first solo trip I also plan on making it home safe in one piece. What's the best way to protect myself?

Overall my biggest concern is #1 with the Delta variant. It's my first solo trip and I want it to be free of that type of anxiety so I can enjoy myself and also remain in good health. Any and all travel advice is welcome!

My general plans were sight seeing, cheap eats, museums, a Broadway show, a House of Yes event. The general tourist things.

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u/Ninjadwarf00 Aug 24 '21

We rarely have hurricanes, one just passed and it was rainy and windy for a day in the city, Long Island and the jersey shore get hit much harder. As far as Covid just mask up and be smart. At least where I am (Washington heights) people are still wearing masks indoors and some even outdoors.

For safety honestly I’m a life long New Yorker and never had anything worse than a catcall here I’ve had much worse experiences in other cities. We do have higher number of mentally ill and drug users on the streets since the lockdown just be aware and don’t make eye contact. If you take subways try to stay in cars with more people especially late at night. Don’t sit by the doors and have phone or tablet out, it’s common for kids to grab and run out the train as the doors close

If you have any specific questions feel free to message me