Ep 24: #AskKimmy: I Got Got!
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Omicron is a B*tch!
I had a fabulous time on the road for the last two and a half months. I visited Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and of course Colombia. You can check out past episodes here, here and here to find out how I spent time in those countries. I’m working on Uruguay and Colombia, so keep an eye out for those soon.
I was just bop bop bopping around, ecstatic to be traveling again. I mean, I was finally going to be able to use my “new” Global Entry (do it by the way, don’t even think about not doing it). After months on the road, I’d perfected my anti-plague kit and was successful at keeping Delta at bay. And then, Omicron appeared….
Delta: As long as you follow protocols, we cool.
Me: Bet (invests in hand sanitizer, N95 masks, antibacterial everything, social distances like a champ).
Omicron: Bwaaa haaa haaa. Tag! You’re it.
Prepare to Travel During the Pandemic
These are my top tips on how to prepare yourself for international travel.
Only travel if you feel comfortable.
Use as many safety precautions as you need. You are not overdoing it.
Know the rules of the country you are visiting. Stay informed! Rules change daily.
Have a COVID plan in case you get infected.
Buy a flexible ticket (free changes, cancellations, trip protection).
Get COVID-specific travel insurance.
Set money aside for tests/quarantine/doctor’s visits etc. These will need to be paid upfront, you can submit a claim later.
My Biggest Takeaway
Even though I got COVID (damn!), I do not regret going overseas. After nearly two years of being a shut-in, my mental and physical health both suffered. Me being on the road again, was me re-discovering myself. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Now, I’ve still got some sense. Omicron is among us, and I’m sure more variants are on the way. I am grateful for the space I gave myself these past few months. That time gave me the opportunity to disconnect, recharge and make a plan on how I’m going to best protect my physical and mental well-being going forward. Being alive is great. But so is living!
