How to finish this dreadful year well

2020 has been almost universally challenging for us all, and now we are coming into the holiday season, traditionally a time of caring for those who are having it even tougher than us. I think this is even more important this year, especially for those in the developing world who, in addition to COVID-19, face complete loss of their already meagre income, and so many of whom are reliant on tourism and ancillary businesses.

There is a debate about whether it is ethical to travel right now, and I argue that it is. Unless you are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 (you are elderly, or have a compromised immune system, for example) or are infected, your travel dollars and pounds are urgently needed, as is your hands-on help.

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