The first known case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, in December of 2019. With breathtaking speed, it spread around the world, resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. As of late October 2022, there had been more than 600,000,000 cases and close to 6,600,000 deaths worldwide. As the world approaches the third anniversary of …
Adding Structure Makes Quarantine Bearable
COVID-19 A expatriate quarantine survivor says adding “structure” makes quarantine more bearable. Get properly dressed, do some work, exercise, spend “virtual” time with friends and family, and read or watch TV. "To put it in a nutshell: plan your day!" The Back Story Anette is an expatriate who has been living in Singapore for 6 …
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Australian Quarantine Survivor: Louise J. Tagliante
COVID-19: An Australian quarantine survivor advises bringing the right amounts of medicines and the right equipment for your work. Also, she suggests adding important documents to dropbox, packing one business outfit for Zoom calls, and bringing your own coffee and coffee maker. The Back Story Louise J. Tagliante has been a Permanent Resident (PR) of …
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28-Day Quarantine Survivor: Donna Campbell
COVID-19: What would normally be a 3 and 1/2 hour flight turns into a four-week "adventure" for a 28-day quarantine survivor relocating from Macau to Bangkok. Check out how this senior PR executive maintains her sanity in this fascinating Tale of Two Cities! The Back Story Following 7 years in Macau, PR Executive Donna Campbell …
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How to Survive Hotel Quarantine (in a Pandemic)
COVID-19: As the global COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, a growing number of people around the world face the following dilemma: how to survive hotel quarantine. Keep reading for tips on booking the right room and some of the things you should pack! Background Initially, travelers returning home during the COVID-19 pandemic could quarantine …
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Eco-friendly Hainan Bar Opens in Southern China
An eco-friendly Hainan bar opens in Southern China with cocktails and bites crafted from as many local ingredients as possible. An alfresco cocktail lounge, Sky Bar is situated atop a luxurious hotel committed to sustainability and responsible travel. Restaurant News Sky Bar is one of 7 food and beverage outlets at the 1 Hotel Haitang …
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Phuket Michelin Restaurant Gets Thailand’s First Green Star!
Where to Eat in Phuket An exclusive fork-to-table restaurant in Phuket, Thailand, gets Thailand's first Michelin green star for its commitment to gastronomy and sustainability. Check out this exclusive Accidental Travel Writer interview with the locavore eatery's chef de cuisine! The Michelin Green Star Explained Michelin introduced a new symbol in its eating out guides …
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Hong Kong Boutique Hotel Offers Quarantine Package
Ovolo Central is a boutique hotel located in SoHo on Hong Kong Island. The Hong Kong boutique hotel offers a concierge package. with 14 days accommodation and a concierge to run errands. Plus: in-room gym gear, plants, free breakfast and snacks, food and beverage credits, a bottle of champagne on your final day, and more.
Macau Hotels Get Hygiene Certification
Several Macau's largest and most popular resort hotels have received hygiene certification from a prestigious certification body after instituting rigorous health safety and hygiene measures. The measure were designed to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Hotel Offers Singapore Nurses Day Treat to Boost Spirits
Five-star hotel offers Singapore Nurses Day treat to boost spirits of staff at two hotels as the Lion City celebrates Nurses' Day. But why does Singapore celebrate Nurses' Day in August when most other countries - such as the United States - celebrate it in May?