I’m back, baby!

Hello from Terminal 1 Departures Hall of Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG)! I was supposed to use my 10-hr layover as an opportunity to explore Shanghai, but I’m unfortunately still sitting at the Starbucks, not even checked into my flight to London, because I’m a dumb procrastinator who procrastinated. Apparently, as of this year, the UK rolled out their “Electronic Travel Authorization” or “ETA” requirement for travelers who do not require a visa for entry. This includes those who hold US or Canadian passports. It’s something that could take anywhere between 1 hour to 3 weeks for processing/approval and costs […]