Live from a Lounge
Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport
At Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2, a hidden Arrivals lounge serves up some good meals at all hours of the day and night, and also provides a pit stop for those transiting from Bengaluru but have a few hours between flights. The post Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – BA836 London Heathrow to Dublin Airport (Club Europe)
BA836 London Heathrow to Dublin Airport (Club Europe) Polishing Silver It’s time to leave London town on the last part of my long-haul Business Class ticket. How is the service on British Airways on the short-haul segments… and is it possible to deliver it in an hour?  In this Tier...
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Echo Point Lookout in the Blue Mountains of Australia
Echo Point Lookout in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a place which visitors can take in breathtaking views of the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place — which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people — and the surrounding landscape. At...
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Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia
The Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a paved path which visitors can take to the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place, which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people. A stone archway stands at... The post Three Sisters...
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Renting a Car From Enterprise For the First Time in Ten Years.
After scathing Enterprise Rent-A-Car in this popular review from Wednesday, August 20, 2014, I could not believe that I was even considering renting a car from Enterprise for the first time in almost ten years — but other rental car companies in Sydney either charged a significantly higher rate or...
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My First Time As a Passenger With Jetstar Airways — and The Verdict Is…
The itinerary which was the least expensive for me for a one-way trip to Uluru-Ayers Rock airport in Australia was to fly as a passenger aboard an airplane which was operated by Jetstar Airways — which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways — for the outbound flight from...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge
A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge Polishing Silver Did you bet on how long it would take me to get from the 777 at Terminal 3 to a seat in the lounge at Terminal 5? It’s time to find out how long I took, and what...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver: AA104 New York JFK to London Heathrow (Flagship Business Class)
AA104 New York JFK Terminal 8  to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (Flagship Business Class) Polishing Silver It’s time to go transatlantic aboard an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER for the hop over to Heathrow Airport. Will the seat do the one thing it needs to do… give me the basis for...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 474: A shock to the system
Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots…
Travel Codex
Review: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class, Doha to LAX
Qatar Airways is consistently ranked as one of the best airlines in the world and after this flight, I can definitely see why. Their Q-Suites hard product is nearly perfect and their soft product, from their service and catering to the amenities provided on the ground and in the air,...
Frequent Floaters
Exciting and Unique Activities on a Galapagos Cruise
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruises Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – AA164 San Francisco International to New York JFK (Transcontinental Business Class)
AA164 San Francisco International Terminal 1 to New York JFK Terminal 8 (Transcontinental Business Class) Polishing Silver It’s time to go transcontinental on an A321T. With the fleet up for replacement in the near future, how is the product holding up? Do I get a semi-decent plane… or something unlikable? ...
Frequent Floaters
One Bright Spot onboard Our MSC Divina Cruise – The Butchers Cut Specialty Restaurant Review!
I know a few readers who are die-hard MSC fans have not been thrilled over my frank review of our recent MSC cruise but the advantage of not accepting sponsored trips as a travel blogger is I can be 100% honest in my reviews. So far we have covered: Boarding:...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Return to San Francisco International and the American Airlines Admirals Club
Return to San Francisco International and the American Airlines Admirals Club Polishing Silver It’s time to start tracking back to that place back east. But firstly, to go through the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and enjoy trying my best at being a millennial by having an Avocado toast in the...
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Walpa Lobby Bar in Yulara. Restaurant Review.
Located inside of the Sails in the Desert hotel property at Ayers Rock Resort in Australia, Walpa Lobby Bar in Yulara was one of the only options available for dining late, as most of the other restaurants had already closed. I was initially skeptical, as I thought that the menu...