Travel changed overnight during COVID. Airlines rewrote the in-flight experience, cruises became quarantine headlines, and even simple vacations came with layers of rules. These pandemic travel memories collect the strange restrictions and moments people still remember.

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These illustrated stories are part of COVID Chronicles, a 237-page collection of pandemic memories that readers revisit for the humor, the disbelief, and the perspective.

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Enjoy the travel stories? The full book has 101 illustrated memories.

COVID Chronicles is more than a blog archive. It is a curated, coffee-table-ready collection of 101 illustrated pandemic memories that readers can flip through, gift, and revisit anytime.

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Female passenger staring out the window with no one sitting in her row

Airlines Stopped Selling Middle Seats on Flights

Flight attendant offering up face masks on a plane while wearing a face mask and gloves

In-flight Food and Beverage Service Stopped

Guy eating a snack on a plane pulling his face mask down between bites

Passengers Were Required to Wear Masks Except While Snacking

Attractive female sitting in the backseat of an Uber wearing a face mask

Uber Required Masks and Stopped Allowing Front Seat Passengers

Huge sign on the beach that says Beach Closed Until Further Notice

Beaches Were Shut Down

Line of RVs as far as the eye can see traveling down a desert highway

Camper and RV Dealers Completely Sold Out Their Inventories

Bags of trash are accumulating in a National Park with nobody to pick them up

State and National Parks Were Closed Down

Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in port during pandemic on quarantine

Cruise Ship Passengers Were Held in Quarantine for Two Weeks

Main Street in Disneyland is closed down during the COVID-19 pandemic

Disneyland Was Closed Down While Disney World Stayed Open

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"Funny and fun to read. What a fun way to put the pandemic in perspective."

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About the Author

My life as a husband and father transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sent home from work in March 2020, I've yet to return to the office. Adapting to the new pandemic world proved challenging for us all.

However, we managed to find silver linings. Drive-by birthdays brought joy to my kids' friends. I'll never forget stumbling upon a heartfelt hand-painted rock during my jog, reminding us that we're all in this together. Regular Zoom happy hours with close friends created cherished memories.

While quality time with my family was a blessing, we also faced hurdles. Assisting my youngest daughter with frustrating math homework on a poorly designed iPad app tested our patience. Both girls struggled with wearing masks during sports and school.

Sadly, witnessing COVID-19 being politicized and witnessing the closure of small businesses while the wealthy thrived was disheartening.

I wrote this book to document our experiences, learning from them and striving for better decisions in the future. Join me on this rewarding journey of resilience and growth.


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