Victoria Walker
Washington Post
New York, United States
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Pick your plane seat wisely. It matters in a tight connection.
Beyond your seat, having a game plan when you are in a rush is key. → Read More
When can kids under 5 get vaccinated? Here’s what families planning travel need to know
As more age groups can get vaccinated against COVID-19, parents of children under the age of 5 are probably wondering: “What about us?” → Read More
Deal alert: Amtrak tickets starting at $18 one-way, $49 for Acela
Looking for a cheap travel deal and prefer the train over flying? Amtrak is offering fares around the Northeast Corridor for as low as $18 in coach class or → Read More
It’s pretty clear: Why I always pack 4 pairs of glasses while traveling
I know some people wear glasses to make a fashion statement. I have over a dozen pairs of glasses myself. But it’s not just to have a pair to match every → Read More
How to cancel reservations and activities after testing positive for COVID-19
It seems like everybody is testing positive for COVID-19 right now. While positive cases of the virus are starting to fall, the U.S. is still averaging more → Read More
TSA really wants you to stop losing your COVID-19 vaccine card
Do you know where your COVID-19 vaccine card is? If not, you should. → Read More
5 countries you can travel to with proof of COVID-19 recovery
Nobody wants to test positive for COVID-19, but with cases of the omicron variant still surging around the world, it’s a very real possibility. → Read More
You can get a COVID-19 test for travel from the comfort of your couch
Earlier this month, I took a COVID-19 PCR test at a pop-up tent in my New York City neighborhood, with results promised between five to seven days. I finally → Read More
2 years into the pandemic, Mexico finally adds several COVID-19 restrictions
Mexico has had one of the most relaxed COVID-19 entry requirements in the world. Unlike its neighbor to the north and some of its neighbors in Central → Read More
What if I can’t get a COVID-19 test before my flight to the US?
Right now, you need to show either proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery to fly to the U.S. from abroad — but what if you don’t have either? → Read More
It’s time to rethink the COVID-19 travel testing mandate in the US
Pre-travel testing to the United States likely isn’t going away anytime soon. → Read More
How soon can you travel after testing positive for COVID-19?
A positive COVID-19 test during a trip can throw all your travel plans into limbo. But even a positive test in the weeks before you travel can be cause for → Read More
Southwest Airlines flyers can now get a COVID-19 test in the mail before travel
If you’ve traveled abroad in the last year, you’re likely familiar with the testing mandate that all travelers need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test → Read More
High demand: How to get an at-home COVID-19 test when they’re all sold out
Like masks and in-person COVID-19 testing, at-home rapid tests have been hard to come by lately due to the omicron variant. And if you have upcoming travel → Read More
Amtrak proposes service between Detroit and Toronto
There could soon be an easier way to travel between Detroit and Toronto if Amtrak has its way. → Read More
These 4 major tourist destinations now have COVID-19 booster requirements
The highly transmissible omicron variant is spreading, causing destinations to scramble to respond and keep travel going during the pandemic. → Read More
Why you should upgrade your mask before your next trip
While we’re still learning about the omicron variant and its impact, we know it’s fueling a surge of positive cases of COVID-19 in the U.S., which saw more → Read More
How to save money on pricey rapid COVID-19 PCR tests
If you tried to get a COVID-19 test in recent weeks, there's a good chance you didn't have much luck. → Read More
3 simple things to remember to do before going through TSA screening
The last thing any traveler wants is being held up during Transportation Security Administration screening at the airport — especially when so many people are → Read More
In NYC, the New Year’s Eve show must go on — even as COVID-19 cases rise
The COVID-19 omicron variant has caused canceled flights, travel bans and more. But one thing it hasn't stopped? The annual Times Square New Year's Eve ball → Read More