We're Spending the Next Six Months Back in the United States
It's not for the reason you think, but we're still happy with the timing.
Michael and I are back in the United States, and we’ll be staying here at least through the fall.
But it’s not for the reason you might think — because we’re worried about all the chaos and uncertainty caused by American foreign policy.
When we wrote about this topic last month, most people agreed that this is a serious problem, but a significant minority argued:
That the chaos is still very isolated and is being irresponsibly exaggerated by the media — including Michael and me.
Or that they’re personally choosing to continue traveling anyway, refusing to give in to fear.
We think the folks in the first group are just flat-out wrong. We have traveler-friends and contacts all around the world who are telling us that things are already pretty chaotic, with the potential to get much worse.
But we think the people in the second group have the right to choose whatever path they feel is right.
And, of course, being the King of Travel Discounts, I also recognize that the increasing chaos and uncertainty around travel are exactly the kinds of thing that will produce incredible travel bargains and opportunities, especially for international travelers.
For much of the COVID pandemic, Michael and I rented a fantastic villa in Mexico at a ridiculously low price. And right after vaccinations became available, we immediately made a beeline to Istanbul, Turkey, long before the hordes returned — and we had the entire city almost to ourselves, at prices that were even lower than what we’d seen in Mexico.
I see similar possibilities now. And honestly, all our friends in the travel industry can certainly use the money.
But for the time being, we’re still staying put here in America.
