Updated: September 7, 2021
Is it still possible to travel with everything that’s happening in the world right now?
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Is It Safe To Travel Right Now? (2020 Global Crisis)
The US State Dept. just enacted a Level 4 travel advisory for ALL international travel. This is unprecedented and is the most severe such warning issued by the department, usually reserved only for warzones. It urges American citizens who live abroad or otherwise cannot reach the US to essentially stay where they are and avoid crossing international boundaries. It is inadvisable to do ANY international traveling at this moment, and you may not be able to get back to your country if you do.. Canada, US, and EU have all shut down their external borders to foreigners.
I feel that the US is one of the least safe places to be.
Awesome. Thank you so much for this responsible video. I have been traveling for decades and have not lived in the U.S. since 2003. I am very grateful that I am in a god place (Malaysia) and have obsessively watched/studied this virus since January. It it is absolutely NOT safe to travel right now. I have always thought people overreact to things like this but not this time.
Outside of the normal things you are hearing, consider these things:
• Airports are one of the worst places you can be. It can spread through aerosol/shared ventilation. People who arrive sick are more than likely getting sick from travelling, not from the country they were travelling from.
• While it is unlikely that you will be in the 1-2% (to 8% Italy) who die, you may be in the 16% who get seriously ill. Wuhan doctor interviews reveal that some who survive the serious illness wind up with permanently compromised breathing and shorter life span. This is mostly for those who have pre-existing conditions and it is not only the older people. Asthma is one of the pre-existing conditions listed. I am not sure about other countries, but I believe that 25% of Americans have asthma.
• Wherever you end up, consider the cost of living, the quality of the hospitals, the severity of gov't response (more severe better), visa time limits, and their access to medical supplies, Peruse the local news channels to see announcements about overstay on visas and foreigners, measures they are taking, and transparency levels. Also, get an apartment or short term rental, not a hotel. More exposure there and expensive.
Let me answer this one. No, it is NOT! Perhaps you survive traveling but, the people you share your germs with may well not be so lucky. So traveling now is incredibly irresponsible, dangerous to yourself and others and genially self centered behavior. Don't do it, stay put where you are, avoid all unnecessary contact with others.
You are spot on. We just got back from Mexico which was probably easier than a lot of countries but it was closing down fast. It's the 23rd now.
Watch out for The virus 👍
You know it's bad when even Gabriel is not traveling.
😂 the unicorn… totally threw me off guard what you called it!
No!!! It is not safe!!!!
Hi everyone! What it mean – bucket list?
Lol, everytime you say unicorn.
NO
Travel is one of the major joys of my life. Maybe something good will come out of this…with all the great minds working on viruses, maybe mankind can come to a breakthrough! Let’s hope. I had tickets to visit Hong Kong in late February and then India in May when that trip became impossible. Now I am sitting around watching a YouTube while the Wife and kids are watching Netflix.
Unicorn lol what a joke youtube is
Unicorns don't exist. Interesting.
How did it take 11 minutes and 49 seconds to say "no"?
No stay home.
stay where you are dude… it might be uncomfortable, but do NOT travel anywhere.. the reason this virus has spread so quickly across the globe, is that these days people are travelling so much betwen continents and countries.. travel bloggers please stay put where you are for now !! unless of course you want to spend a few years in jail in another country
Good to see a video from you. Keep trying to make content it helps many people.Even if its just story time in a room. Many of your stories are great entertainment.
If you think it is safe to travel, you are an idiot!
You are in New Zealand 🇳🇿 guaranteed
Canadian here that hasn’t lived in Canada for 20 + and currently in Zagreb, Croatia after spending close to 4 years in Spain. I oscillate between going home and staying put but the thought of getting on a plane seems unwise for me. Besides, I no longer have a home in Canada nor Canadian health insurance. We got a rude awakening this morning ( for real ) and I was thinking the universe is maybe trying to tell me something … so far, the country is not level 3 per the CDC so my travel insurance is still ok regarding the unicorn. We are self-isolating since over a week now and we, touch wood, are feeling fine. My only concern atm is if we cannot exit the country before 90 days. The atmosphere here is good, nobody seems to be panicking as the gov is pro-active in the preparation of a possible sh*tbl*tz. Mind you, this morning’s event (coupled with the return of winter) is certainly spreading the resources thin but so far so good.
You are in canada
Please, please, please dig through old videos of unused content and release new videos on travel. Could really use it right now. Glad to see you are safe and well.
Don't want to be negative but i feel that such stuff might repeat in the future pretty often… Really have to be ready and always secure with supplies.
hard to believe you ask this question.
Pray for the world 希望全世界的疫情能平安度過😊
#taiwancanhelp
Are you locked up in San Quentin Gabriel?
I cancelled my holiday, i hope everyone is safe 🦄🤯
Spoken like Dr. Emmett Brown
Why do Americans who are stuck abroad feel that they deserve that the US army should send rescue planes to bring them home.
Hi Gabriel, I am looking forward for you to reveal your location. But my guess is that you are in Canada given you hold a Canadian passport and they provide better public health service
Thanks Gabriel for reinforcing the message of safety. We love all your videos and will keep watching over the next weeks to support you. And there's plenty of your past videos to re-watch and keep us happy! Thanks for all you do!
(Regarding the 'unicorn', Abraham Hicks fans may be interested in the FB page: ABERS 'SURGE OF LOVE' PAGE
The Yukon and North West Territories do not have any Covid cases. It is probably a nice place to visit this time of year.
I'm going to keep it short and sweet. Great video! I'd rather watch this than follow the news.
No, it is not safe. You are the type of people who spread Covid-19.
It's also worth pointing out to everyone that travel insurance companies are now scamming and denying paying out claims to people, anyone had any luck with their claims for interrupted travel??
Great video..plenty of common sense…cheers
Gabriel… what's the unicorn reference? I'm honestly unclear
President Chump screwed us. Sad. Be safe G.
I would love to hear some of your travel stories. 🙂
Isn't there a PUB close by??
Nice belt 👌
Get out there Mahn!!
Better question, is it possible to travel right now? 😀
You were smart to act quick once you heard how serious this was! Stay safe and unicorn free!