We are finally tackling a topic that's been a long time coming: vaccines and travel. In today’s episode, Misty and Lexee share how they feel about vaccines. While Lexee has already gotten hers, Misty is still cautious about getting her jab because she believes they were developed a bit too quickly. Nonetheless, the sisters realize that having a vaccine will likely mean that they can travel again soon, given that some countries are opening up only to vaccinated travelers. We hear about vaccine passports, some of the ones that are currently being used, and potential challenges that come with having to be responsible for a whole other document. The pandemic has also really brought to light how difficult it is for some people to travel, even when borders are not closed and travel is unrestricted. Misty and Lexee reflect on their privilege and the shock they felt at having their movements restricted. Wrapping up the conversation, Lexee shares details on the birthday trip she has planned for Iceland this year. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

Misty’s take on vaccines; she’s not an anti-vaxxer, but she is a cautious-vaxxer.
Why Lexee decided to get the vaccine; she didn’t have much of a choice.
The two main reasons that Misty is going to get her vaccine.
Some of the vaccine passports that are currently available.
The frustration Misty and Lexee feel at potentially having to get the COVID vaccine every six months.
Benefits of having a digital vaccine passport with all of your vaccines in one place.
Iceland’s policy for allowing travelers who have been vaccinated.
How travel insurance has responded to COVID and whether they would pay for a quarantine hotel.
The benefits of having dual citizenship, especially when things can change so quickly.
What the pandemic highlighted about citizenship privilege.
Why crypto is so popular and why governments are so afraid of it.
What Lexee wants to do in Iceland for her birthday this year.
Lexee and Misty’s experiences in Cuba and Puerto Rico that left them a bit scarred.
Thai massages are more painful than they seem.