The Gate with Brian Cohen
VH Belmondo Durrës Hotel & Beach in Albania. Not Recommended. Hotel Review.
My first night in Albania was spent at the VH Belmondo Durres Hotel & Beach in Durrës, which is now known as the VH Eurostar Durres Hotel & Beach. Despite all the research I did — including viewing photographs and location — the stay was not worth the very low...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 549: Into the Atmos-phere
It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week’s show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in. Also in this episode: Atmos launch Vacation deals Seven bags loaded on EWR-HHH flight A 25for25 update For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Will Spirit Survive (Non-)Window seat lawsuits Delta builds at AUS VRBO Bizarro Booking...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Finally! Platypuses in Australia.
Finally! I saw live platypuses in Australia — but doing so was not easy, as I did not see them until my fourth trip to the country. Finally! Platypuses in Australia. The first time I traveled to Australia, I did technically see a platypus in Sydney — I believe it was at...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Day in Sofia, Bulgaria: More Photographs.
Note: This article pertaining to A Day in Sofia, Bulgaria: More Photographs. was originally published on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 4:26 in the afternoon and has been updated. This is a continuation of the trip report of the day I spent in Sofia, which is the capital city of...
Eye of the Flyer
The Best Holiday Inn Express I Have Ever Visited (Seriously – Check This Place Out!)
When I think of a Holiday Inn Express, I think of something cookie-cutter near an airport that you stay in because it is cheap, and all you are doing is mostly sleeping before a cruise or a flight. It is not something to be impressed with – but this one...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Overlander Falls in Canada is Ideal For a Quick Tranquil Break
When one is enveloped by an abundance of extraordinary natural beauty in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, overlooking sites which would otherwise be worthy of a visit in many other places is not uncommon... ...so after staying overnight at Mount Robson Lodge and hiking 21 kilometers round trip on Berg Lake...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Day in Sofia in Bulgaria.
The train crawled through the darkness as it approached into the main train station in Sofia. All of the passengers seemed to disembark the train into the cold morning air as though commuting to work... ...and there I was in the middle of a crowded station at 6:30 in the morning....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Day in Beirut in Lebanon.
I strolled around the northwestern portion of the city — including the city centre, the walkway along the Mediterranean Sea, and the Verdun section. The weather was sunny and hot, and the sky would have been clear if it not were for a few clouds in the sky towards the...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 548: From Addis to ZorkFest
Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.
TravelUpdate
A Look Inside the Flagship Delta One Lounge at JFK Airport
This is a guest post.  My brother had the opportunity to visit the Flagship Delta One Lounge at JFK Airport recently.  This is his experience. Have you ever wondered what it is like inside one of Delta’s most exclusive lounges? If so, you came to the right place.  We are about...
View from the Wing
Failing WiFi, $6 Wine, And A Flight Attendant Ready To Strike—American Airlines First Class From London
It’s sad the depths to which American’s Flagship First Class product has fallen. They are eliminating the product, but the truth is going the other direction wouldn’t have been hard. Continue reading Failing WiFi, $6 Wine, And A Flight Attendant Ready To Strike—American Airlines First Class From London...
Altitude Yes
The One Thing I Miss Most About the Shinkansen Since Moving to the US
All cars aboard the Shinkansen maintain a library-like atmosphere, kind of like the quiet car on Amtrak back home. The post The One Thing I Miss Most About the Shinkansen Since Moving to the US first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Live and Let’s Fly
Exploring Prague’s Soviet-Era Metro Before Flying KLM To Amsterdam
My final day in Prague (and beyond) centered on transit, including Metro trains, buses, airplanes, and vans. Day Three In Prague I woke up early to get some work done before heading downstairs around 10:30 am for breakfast the Andaz Prague. The breakfast spread included a buffet and a la...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 547: Around the World and Back Again
Stephan and Fozz are headed around the world this week, with plenty of hijinks along the way.
Altitude Yes
A Drive Through Rural Northern Japan & a Stop at an Ice Cream Shop Beloved by Locals
A scenic drive through the Japanese countryside took us to a local ice cream shop and a store selling local foods and goods. The post A Drive Through Rural Northern Japan & a Stop at an Ice Cream Shop Beloved by Locals first appeared on Altitude Yes.