Dear John

Last night, I played drums with old friends while spaced apart in a friend's lovely backyard. Restaurants are opening for outside dining. By God, it's getting almost back to normal.

Travel Stories for During and After All of This...

How do you Practice Social Distancing on a Crowded Plane?

Seat Squeeze: How to social distance when you're on an airplane that's full. How travelers can manage during this pandemic to avoid contact in airplanes.

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Hortus Botanicus is a Verdant Garden in Amsterdam, Since 1636!

An oasis in the city, the Hortus Botanicus is a mecca for botanists and gardeners alike. It was built during the pandemic of the 1600s.

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Drive-In Movie Theaters Enjoy a Pandemic Renaissance

Old-fashioned drive-in theaters are back in style. It’s part nostalgia, part need for affordable family-friendly entertainment in troubled times. Social distancing and having fun too!

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From waterfront homes to countryside retreats, check out these select stays and get 10% off or more on nights between June 26-August 14, 2020.

Discount applies to nightly rates excluding cleaning and service fees, subject to availability.

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Army Airborne Museum in North Carolina

This large museum in Fayetteville, near Fort Bragg, is home to the entire history of the airborne and special operations sects of the United States military.

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Tbilisi’s Bathhouses: Georgian Culture While Resting Those Weary Bones

Especially in the wintertime, a good soak in the bathhouse is as integral a part of Georgian culture as vinting homemade wine or cleansing the soul in one of the city’s numerous, hauntingly-beautiful cathedrals.

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Everest Base Camp, by Helicopter

Ok, It's a splurge, but seeing the world's tallest mountain up close in a helicopter is definitely worth the $1400 or so you have to pay. Details in the story

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