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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 🦠 - 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫.

As mentioned in my previous post, 2 weeks ago I travelled to Sri Lanka from Australia. It was 100% seamless and 100% wonderful but required a bit of luck and ALOT of research. So as promised, here's a list of tips and factors to consider when choosing where to travel during 🦠

- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Chose a country with no quarantine on arrival. Turkish Airlines website has a handy interactive map (Google 'Turkish airlines Travel Rules of Countries') that shows you rules for every country and highlights countries open in green. Double check your shortlisted locations on government websites - Smart Traveller (AU) is super up to date

- NO PCR ON ARRIVAL: chose a country that doesn’t require PCR testing on arrival (you will still need to PCR test at least 72 hours before departure) so that if you happened to catch 🦠 since your departure PCR test, you wouldn’t have to go straight into quarantine when you arrive. Eg. Thailand and Abu Dhabi still have PCR on arrival, Sri Lanka, Dubai and Oman do not.

- CURRENT OUTBREAKS: Check the status of the outbreak and restrictions in place. Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Middle East are all reasonably good at the moment, better than Europe and the USA. Or just pick a quieter location where you are easily able to socially distance (E.G beachside, quiet resort)

- QUARANTINE FACILITIES: Chose a country that has nice quarantine facilities in case you do catch 🦠. Most countries list them on gov websites.

- AIR FARES: Flights were still quite expensive because of the infrequency / limited routes so we did a lot of Sky Scanner research "search everywhere / anytime" to find the best routes and best days. But still expect to pay at least 50% more

- BE FLEXIBLE: Still be prepared for disruption and have the funds available to cover insurance / medical expenses / being stuck for 2 weeks if you catch 🦠. Covermore travel insurance was the best for us but consider your own needs.

#srilanka #travel #travelduringcovid #travelgirls #wearetravelgirls #exploresrilanka #travelsrilanka

Cucumber = you know what…

2 weeks ago today, I

G A L L E, Sri Lanka ❤️🌴 A beautifully pres

G A L L E, Sri Lanka ❤️🌴 A beautifully preserved 16th century fortified old city. Stone sea walls, palm trees and a stunning lighthouse encircle car-free streets with incredible architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule.

I was going to make a post of all the places I found while researching and exploring, but @galleguide pretty much does it perfectly so just head there 😂💕

P.S. Galle is an easy day trip, but there’s some stunning hotels there too - Taru Villas Rampart St, Amangalla, Fort Bazaar to name a few 🥰

#galle #srilanka #galleguide #gallefort #travelsrilanka #exploresrilanka #wearetravelgirls #oldcity #gallesrilanka

Sri Lanka is open! 🌴❤️

We were determined

Take me to the place where the tall palm trees mee

Take me to the place where the tall palm trees meet the bright blue shoreline, the warm air breezes through my salty hair, the sunsets fill the skies with cotton candy colours. Take me to Sri Lanka 🌴💜

The most magical place for our first overseas trip in 22 months, courtesy of Australian COVID travel restrictions. Travel (and @roam_y) is on again, team✌️🌎

#srilanka #exploresrilanka #travelsrilanka #sunset #palmtrees #girlswhotravel

Remember that feeling of lying by the pool all day

Remember that feeling of lying by the pool all day, listening to music, eating club sandwhiches and drinking cocktails... heading back to your freshly made-up room and jumping into those crisp white sheets to a nap, skin still warm from the sun... waking up, having a shower with a rainforest head, and getting ready to go out to a new restaurant down that loud little alley way in that whole new city?

Yeah, me too…

📍#eohotelpg #beautifulhotels #luxuryhotels #travelmemories

Right at the end (or maybe beginning, depending wh

Right at the end (or maybe beginning, depending which way you look at it?) of the Great Ocean Road, is a gorgeous little town called Port Fairy. We spent two nights here and were so suprised with how beautiful it was! Here's my favourite highlights:

DO
🧚 Spend the day in the Rock Pools of Pea Soup Bay (pictured), such a picture perfect spot with crystal clear waters!
🧚 Explore the wild coastline of The Crags
🧚 In May to September - catch a glimpse of beautiful whales as they migrate from the Antarctic
🧚 Catch the sunrise over Port Fairy lighthouse from Griffith’s Island
🧚 Wander down Bank Street for the cutest fashion and homewares boutiques like Ocean Belle and @pennyandreiby
🧚 Head to the Farmers Market every second Saturday for local produce and goods. If you're lucky enough you'll find @mondaydistillery there for her beautiful non alcoholic, locally brewed beverages (with GORGEOUS packaging!)
🧚 Catch sunset at East Beach (the best beach in Vic IMHO)
🧚 Wander the docks of the Moyne River and perve on the beautiful yachts. Try and catch it at sunset or sunrise (pictured, swipe right) for phenomenal views

STAY
🧚 @lucyslaneportfairy via @airbnb_au . Absolutely gorgeous cottage full of old world charm, steeped in history, featuring resident goats and a gorgeous paddock outlook

EAT
🧚 @thewharfatportfairy for Modern Australian on the waterfront
🧚 @randys_burgers for damn good burgers, milkshakes and a great beer selection
🧚 East Beach Fish 'N' Chips - grab take away and enjoy a sunset picnic on beautiful East Beach
🧚 The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe - cutest cafe down a little lane for brunch and coffee
🧚 Conlons Wine Store - a beautiful selection of Victorian regional wines, cheese and nibbles in a stunning historical 1800's building

#iamportfairy #portfairy #regionalvictoria #victoria #seevictoria

Exploring the Great Ocean Road, one Grotto at a ti

Exploring the Great Ocean Road, one Grotto at a time ❤️✨

#greatoceanroad #visitvictoria #thegrotto

Annual leave days blessed with perfect Melbourne w

Annual leave days blessed with perfect Melbourne weather call for backyard picnics and my favourite @numeroix.cocktails 🍸

Have been a little (lot) quiet on here the past two weeks but super excited to be taking some time off and heading along the Great Ocean Road tomorrow! Watch this space for lots of #greatoceanroad spam!

#melbourne #melbournefoodie #picnicsetup #greatoceanroad #cocktails #melbournecocktails

Nullarbor moods ✨ Stormy skies welcoming us to t

Nullarbor moods ✨ Stormy skies welcoming us to the last leg of the beautiful Nullarbor 🖤

#nullarbor #nullaborplain #australia

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