Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 576: What’s the limit?
How much is too much change? How much is too much risk? How much is too many flights? We'll likely never know, but many seem to be trying to find out right now.
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Orla in Las Vegas. Restaurant Review.
Orla in Las Vegas is a new Mediterranean concept inside of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas property. We were all tired after a long day of business and anticipated dining at this restaurant which recently opened. Fortunately, tables were available without waiting at the restaurant concept by...
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Women Go On Bachelorette Trip To Punta Cana. Everyone Gets Free Upgrades Except The 2 Brides. It Only Goes Downhill From There
"They told us to 'watch your tone.'"
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Millaa Millaa Falls and Lookout in Australia
Located near the town of Millaa Millaa, Millaa Millaa Falls is considered to be the southern gateway to the Atherton Tableland in the state of Queensland in Australia — as well as part of the Waterfalls Capital of North Queensland and Heartland of World Heritage. Millaa Millaa Lookout is... The post...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best...
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Trip Report: American Airlines Flagship Business Class, LAX-BOS (A321T)
Sleep was my number one priority on this redeye, and it was a success. The post Trip Report: American Airlines Flagship Business Class, LAX-BOS (A321T) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Eye of the Flyer
Surprising Differences Between the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in 2026
My wife and I had never ever visited the land down under as well as their Kiwi neighbor to the east. We had really built up the visit to be something over the top spectacular and like nothing we had ever seen or experienced before. It lived up to every...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
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Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In the Morning. Short Videos Included.
Fire alarms at hotel properties are never fun — but being startled out of sleep by a fire alarm at a hotel property at 5:45 in the morning is not exactly a great way to start the day. The incident occurred at... The post Fire Alarm at Hotel Property. At 5:45 In...
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East Japan Golden Route
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review of the East Japan Golden Route I received one JR East-South Hokkaido Pass (a JR East rail pass), as well as one hotel night in each city. Please note that there will be many photos in this report. Ever since my first trip to...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow with SAS – Growing Old in Style (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 Growing Old in Style Time for the last segment to take me back to London. How does SAS stack up on the short-haul routes? A reasonable alternative to British Airways? In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off...
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Vatnsleysufoss or Faxi Waterfall in Iceland
One would never know that a beautiful and wide waterfall is located in what otherwise appears to be little more than a wide expanse of seemingly flat farm land — but Vatnsleysufoss or Faxi waterfall in Iceland is typically overlooked by visitors because it is hidden in plain sight despite being located...
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If You Like a View, Don’t Stay On the Seventh Floor of This Hotel Property.
If you like a view, don’t stay on the seventh floor of this hotel property when staying in Las Vegas, as your view will be limited due to a design element that was incorporated into the building. The hotel property is the... The post If You Like a View, Don’t Stay On...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Another four hours at Oslo Airport – Growing Old in Style
Another four hours at Oslo Airport Growing Old in Style It’s time to re-enter Norway and deal with a four-hour transit as I switch from Turkish Airlines to SAS. And an unwelcome phonecall to make this trip a little more challenging.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old....
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Cuverville Island in Antarctica
Cuverville Island was on the agenda for the morning of our second full day in Antarctica — and when I looked outside from the balcony of our stateroom just after waking up, the weather looked amazing, with brilliant sunshine and very little wind. The promise of both... The post Cuverville Island in...