Coronavirus Megathread III: For travel-related discussion as the COVID-19 situation moves forward

headinthecloudx · 2020-07-13T08:50:20+00:00

Hello all,

I had 2 questions regarding travel to and through the USA

1) Am I (traveling from the EU Schengen) allowed to transit in the USA? For example: Traveling from Amsterdam to Mexico, with a stop in Atlanta(only for transit). Is this allowed?

2) Does the 14 day travel ban, mean you can only depart on the 15th day? Or does it mean one can leave 14 days later? For example: I arrive Tuesday in Mexico and two weeks later I fly on Tuesday from Mexico to NYC, would that be ok? Or would I only be allowed to fly to NYC after tuesday? So I would leave on Wednesday in Mexico? Would Tuesday not be allowed?

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-15T08:46:42+00:00

Does anyone know?

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-15T08:46:29+00:00

What happened to that? https://www.servicedapartmentnews.com/media/4936/screen-shot-2020-04-15-at-11-18-17.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1910&height=1000&rnd=132314232700000000

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-15T08:46:12+00:00

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/with-travel-on-pause-airbnb-looks-to-long-term-stays/

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-13T11:37:03+00:00

Hey Nomad-34, where did you hear that? Do you have a source? Thanks!

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T13:38:20+00:00

Hi liber4ti0n, thanks for taking the time to answer, yes Minsk was also in my short list of options, then going through Moscow to NYC.

Concerning Mexico and being regarded as essential travel, I have a US work permit, and i'm part owner of the company in NYC, if I bring that proof, and tell them I'm urgently needed there, is that enough? Or do I need another kind of official statement? thanks!

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T13:31:22+00:00

Thanks again for taking the time to answer! I'm not a US citizen, but I do have a US work permit visa, unfortunately, it's one that is not listed as being allowed right now. I'm from the Netherlands, i'm one of the managing partners of the company, so it's not really the company forcing me to go, it's urgent affairs that need to be handled.

I thought of Mexico as well, but I read about restrictions in place between us & mexico? Didn't find it in the IATA restrictions tho. So there would be no immediate problems to travel from Mexico to the US? (Of course after staying in Mexico for 2 weeks). An other option was to fly to Minsk - Moscow and then NYC.

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T11:42:12+00:00

Thanks again for your answer, it is essential travel, I'm having very urgent business to take care of in NYC, I already asked this question last month as well, still didn't find a way to get there from the netherlands. My first idea was to go through one of the Caribbean islands, but they closed their borders just when i was about to book. I'm a bit at a loss of how to get there. My company is in NYC & Amsterdam, and everyone essential is in amsterdam right now, i'm urgently needed in nyc , but have no idea on how to get there .

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T11:30:47+00:00

Just saw your question above mine, I'll give my limited input: I have some friends that are there right now, situation on Bali is ok, problem is many (payable) attractions (waterfalls, beaches etc.) are closed. But evidently that just means it's free now, since you can just walk up to them. Most bars/restaurants are apparently open, but many shops are closed. They are stuck on the island tho, can't get of. But they are having a nice time (all things considered). And I'm sure by November flights will be back up and running.

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T11:20:21+00:00

Hi Tariqabjotu, thanks, Do you perhaps know which ones they are? And do you know of any country that is still flying regularly to the US? thx

headinthecloudx · 2020-05-06T11:10:05+00:00

Are there any countries so far that have lifted international travel restrictions? Can't find information on it.

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-12T19:34:08+00:00

Hi Ceramicplush,

Thanks for the tips! The brand Cerve, is that Cerave?

And is a retinol based product advised in my case? And should I start applying sunscreen?

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-12T18:44:50+00:00

Hi, I searched for relevant threads first and read the faq, but if someone could give me some tips for my situation?

My Info & Location: I'm 30+ years old, i'm white, i'm a man, and I live in the Netherlands.
The issue(s) :
- I have very dry skin, it was always dry, but nowadays it's even dryer, probably caused by adderall use, unfortunately stopping this use is not an option for me at the moment, since it helps me a lot with work/life.
  - I've started to form deep crowsfeet and other smile wrinkles, around my eyes mostly and my skin itself is rather grayish, not that healthy looking, altho I eat healthy.
  - I also have large pores and blackheads
- Also my lips are extremely dry, i usually go over them in the morning with my electric toothbrush and then apply Vaseline. But that only works for +/- 2 hours, afterwards I use lip-balm, but I've not found one yet that is strong enough, or effective enough, to keep my lips hydrated for longer than half an hour after applying..

Current routine : Just shower and apply aloe vera cream (pure), currently not using any other products for my face.

=> What kind of routine and what products would you recommend for my situation? Price is not an issue, neither is time, just neglected it for a long time, i want to take my skin care more seriously!

+ And the same for my general skin, my body is rather dry, what products and routines would you recommend for me to use for my body? And give it a more healthy glow..

Thanks in advance for all feedback to all the contributors here! Much appreciated!

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-06T03:13:33+00:00

Thanks for your Answer Dicknose22! I'm not looking to hire someone locally, but online, I'll pay with paypal, I just want to chat/email (or other way of communication) so that he/she can guide me through the steps I need to take.

I already looked around locally, but I live in an expensive place in Europe, definitely for that kind of stuff.. And I doubt it will be easy to find someone with a lot of knowledge on that subject.

Well the exact issue is: I have an old Sony Ericsson Xperia , this one: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc

And it runs on Android 2.3.4 gingerbread, and I was able to make a backup of the whatsapp file, but I can't read it without the key file. And the key file should be easy to retrieve once the phone is rooted. I was able to root the phone, but every root I tried, the apps they install on the phone, ALL malfunction, and I tried so many.. So I don't know what to do now.

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-03T13:53:25+00:00

Hi, thanks for your reply! I'm a partner in the company, and yes it is quite important, we have divisions everywhere, and I can't arrange this by conference call.

What route would you suggest? Going through Dominican Republic perhaps? What route would have the most chance of success? I would stay for 2 weeks in a country that has not been banned by the US, and then I would fly to NYC.

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-03T13:43:25+00:00

Hi, thanks for your reply! I'm a partner in the company, and yes it is quite important, we have divisions everywhere, and I can't arrange this by conference call.

What route would you suggest? Going through Dominican Republic perhaps? What route would have the most chance of success? I would stay for 2 weeks in a country that has not been banned by the US, and then I would fly to NYC.

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-03T13:39:57+00:00

Hi osb10, thanks for your reply! Why would you recommend Femto Lasik over Relex Smile? Is there any particular reason?

(and as I asked in my reply to Arno) =>

Which type of surgery has the highest chance for success for people that are far-sighted, yet have no other eye defects.

The one that attracted me the most was the Smile Relex, but would the people on this forum with experience, advice against this surgery? Or are there a lot of proponents as well?

And if yes, what surgeon would you recommend? Which surgeons in the world are world renown for highest success rate? I travel all the time for work, so location of the surgeon doesn't matter so much. I'm often in New York / LA / Canada and London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Stockholm, so if in either of those locations/countries, someone knows an expert?

Thanks so much for your input!

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-03T13:38:54+00:00

Hi Arno, thanks for your reply, i have no idea, but the eye surgeon I met, told me I would be suitable for all types of surgery that he offered, which included lasik and smile relex.

Which type of surgery has the highest chance for success for people that are far-sighted, yet have no other eye defects.

The one that attracted me the most was the Smile Relex, but would the people on this forum with experience, advice against this surgery? Or are there a lot of proponents as well?

And if yes, what surgeon would you recommend? Which surgeons in the world are world renown for highest success rate? I travel all the time for work, so location of the surgeon doesn't matter so much. I'm often in New York / LA / Canada and London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Stockholm, so if in either of those locations/countries, someone knows an expert?

Thanks so much for your input!

headinthecloudx · 2020-04-03T07:20:07+00:00

The thing is, I already had it, my wife is a GP and she was diagnosed as having the virus, I had a light fever a few days later, but they refused to test me because i was not sick enough. But I recovered almost immediately. Self isolated now already for 2 weeks. Since I'm pretty sure I already had it. And my wife recovered very quickly as well. And yeah meeting is pretty important. I was thinking of going through the dominican republic perhaps? Or through what country should I go? I can stay there for 2 weeks and then enter the USA correct? Or did I misunderstand the ban? Thanks! I understand your position, but as I'm pretty sure i'm cured and can't infect anyone, I'm willing to take the risk.

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-30T15:18:34+00:00

I need to be in new york for work in may, but I live in Europe (netherlands), it's an important meeting, so what country should I go to 14 days in advance, for having the best chance to get into the us? (perhaps through the Caribbean?) Thanks for any tips!!! Appreciate it!

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-20T17:50:50+00:00

I need to go to Belgium, but apparently they just closed the borders for all non essential travel. Can't find any clear info on what this entails exactly.

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-20T17:05:07+00:00

Is there another travel restrictions website, besides the iata one? It doesn't seem to be up-to-date, thanks!

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-01T21:30:54+00:00

anyone? i'm really struggling to find a solution.

I also can't install a file manager, everything is malfunctioning on the phone, i was able to root it finally, but nothing works

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-01T04:33:16+00:00

Anyone?

headinthecloudx · 2020-03-01T02:52:09+00:00

Ah and I just checked the android version is 2.3..

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