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What is it like to have a laser pointed at your plane from the ground? I found out this week, and it was not good. The post Lit up: Green laser directed at my plane... Read More
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are having a great MLK Jr. weekend. If you have no plans this Saturday (January 22), I highly recommend attending the FTU Virtual... Read More
I’ve been to Belgium a few times before, and changed planes in Brussels multiple times. Until this trip, I hadn’t spent any time in Brussels itself. This was just a... Read More
In another guest post John shares his experience flying economy to Dubai. Booking, lounge & flight details discussed. The post My Experience Flying To Dubai…In... Read More
India is full of mom and pop lounge operators. Of the major lounge operators, there is Plaza Premium, Bird Group and TFS Global, which operates the lounges on behalf of... Read More
I had a three-night stay at the Holiday Inn Amritsar recently. A decent hotel for the price point it was being offered at. Here is my review. The post Hotel Review:... Read More
There’s so much more to Johannesburg than simply sitting in a hotel room or going out to eat, but if safety is on your mind, the Melrose Arch neighborhood—a gated... Read More
Time for another hotel check – this time focusing on the Premier Inn. This one is located on the outskirts of Worcester. Price Paid I paid £39 for a room-only rate,... Read More
During our winter break trip, we flew into Memphis and then drove to Arkansas. While we’ve been to Tennessee a couple of times before, this was a good opportunity to... Read More
As I alluded to a few weeks ago, I took a trip to “ground zero” of the omicron variant, South Africa, for just one day last month. Now it’s time to share about... Read More
In 2021, my goal was to walk or run 2,400KM (1,440 miles) which is kind of a lot in a year! With lockdowns in Thailand (where I am based) shutting down pubs, clubs,... Read More
A bit of catching up to do, as this trip was some time ago, but finally getting it up. This was from our trip to Dubrovnik this summer. June 2021, and travel was... Read More
Fresh off my ride in Nice Class from Louisville, I continued my trip to New Orleans in Breeze Airways Nicer Class. Compared to Nice, “Nicer” fares include a carryon,... Read More
These are the best and worst of my travel experiences in 2021. Travel isn't always glamorous, but there were some gems this year, as well. The post Highlights and... Read More
Good afternoon everyone, happy New Year's Eve - wherever you are celebrating it this year! I have been a long time fan and attendee at Frequent Traveler University... Read More
What year is it? 2021 is ending? Did 2021 seem much different than 2020? To me, yes, but sadly more similar that I expected or definitely hoped for, but in terms of... Read More
Good morning everyone, happy New Year's Eve! Every year, I like to check out my stats from Google Analytics to see which blog posts were the most popular. I created... Read More
While on the way to Momofuku Noodle Bar in NYC’s East Village, we parked by Tompkins Square Park. On the walk over to the restaurant, we stumbled across a really sweet... Read More
I spent how many nights in hotels in 2021?? It's quite a lot. Here's a look at the number of nights and the status I earned along the way. The post I Spent How Many... Read More
Good morning everyone, happy New Year's Eve Eve (emphasis on the extra Eve). Yesterday, I wrote about my dismal prediction performance (I didn't predict I would do so... Read More
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well. A year ago, I wrote My Rock Solid 2021 Airline, Hotel & Credit Card Predictions. It is now time to review... Read More
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are having a great holiday season and looking forward to 2022. I have been a long time fan and attendee at Frequent Traveler... Read More
The impetus for my recent return to the skies was the opportunity to try out a new airline. Both Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines began service in the past year.... Read More
After more cancelled flights than I care to think back upon, I have finally had the chance to try out the (relatively) new Club Suite that British Airways is slowly... Read More
René and his wife, Lisa, returned to international travel a couple of months ago. Many of us know the de Lamberts are “frequent floaters” — people who enjoy... Read More
Back in March, the news that the vaccine rollouts were gathering pace led to a moment of over-optimism on my part that resulted in me booking a multi-segment tier point... Read More
In protest of the fear-driven omicron flight bans from Southern Africa, I am traveling to South Africa…for a day. My One-Day Trip To South Africa Thus far, it seems... Read More
Hyatt just opened a new property in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles: tommie Hollywood, a boutique hotel from its JdV brand. Coincidentally, my World of Hyatt Credit... Read More
Thanksgiving is springtime in Chile - a perfect time to visit Santiago! The post Great Trip to Santiago, Chile and Wonderful Stay at Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago... Read More
Innovation remains the driver To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South... Read More
I got a bit creative this week to get Washington, DC on United Airlines but wanted to use this report to share with you the beautiful mundanity of flying a segment run.... Read More
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