In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of January. We break down our favorite different news articles, including: 

• (04:07): China Deploys Anal Swab Tests To Detect High-Risk Covid-19 Cases
• (05:06): Why You Should Get Ready to Plan a Vacation
• (07:44): US Travel Association To Advocate for Travel Tax Credits
• 09:05): World Tourism Organization Calls For Vaccine Passport
• (11:04): People Are Faking COVID-19 Tests In Order To Travel
• (12:43): Biden Will Restrict Travel From South Africa, Reinstates Ban to EU, UK, Brazil
• (17:32): Will travelers need a negative COVID-19 test to board flights within the US? The CDC says it's under consideration
• (19:49): New Research Shows Companies Plan to Return to In-Person Events
• (21:50): Man 'lived undetected in Chicago airport for three months'

Up This Month: 

• Nikola Kostic on photographing cultures in transition
• Matt Waugh on Exploring Columbia
• Travel Around Table discussing Travel Etiquette and Mindfulness

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