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Plucky Puglia shows what travel in COVID era looks like – Sydney Morning Herald
Knowing I was wanted as a tourist in a country was a big factor in choosing Italy for my first holiday since the pandemic.
Quarantine nor testing is required by either Italy or the UK, making it an ideal destination for a five-day break.
I had read the same stories about deserted airports, empty flights and desolate landmarks and had expected to be one of few people willing to travel when uncertainty and fear prevails.
People with masks stroll together in the historic centre of Trulli, Puglia, Italy.Credit:Getty Images
But my flight to Bari at 7.35am on a Sunday morning was packed to capacity. There was a strange…
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