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Pristina: My Experience Visiting the Capital of Kosovo
When I mention Kosovo, many people don't know where it is. If they do, they immediately associate it with the war at the end of the 1990s. Although the country has been stable for a couple decades, it's not a typical tourist destination. Small, landlocked, and without any postcard-worthy city...
Travel Codex
Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Taipei
After a quick tour of Taipei, I started heading home in the “wrong” direction to complete the circle. I flew in from the east, which meant continuing to fly west. For my first leg, I flew Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, which meant a visit to the Cathay Pacific Lounge...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger With Icelandair — and The Verdict Is…
The flight from Chicago to Oslo via Reykjavik was my first time as a passenger with Icelandair in the economy class cabin — and it was also my first time as a passenger aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane, of which I had no trepidation whatsoever. The entire itinerary...
The...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ravintola Ämmilä in Levi in Finland. Restaurant Review.
After a long day of driving from Kiruna in Sweden, we were hungry and wanted traditional Finnish cuisine that was close to the property at where we were staying. When we checked in, I asked the person at the front desk for a recommendation on where to dine; and she...
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Rolling with the Punches
Buenos dias everyone, I just wanted to share a quick update with you about a few developments on my way to becoming a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire.
A Dramatic Schedule Change
A week ago, I got a phone call and email from Trip.com that my Kenya Airways flight from Bangkok to Guangzhou had...
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Preparing for Takeoff
Buenos dias everyone, I'm getting ready to take off on my 24 day round-the-world trip for the SAS EuroBonus Millionaire promotion so I thought I'd share a few updates on the final planning stages.
Hotels
At this point, I have all of my hotels booked except for the very end of my trip...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 99 London Heathrow to Chicago
It’s time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 99 between London Heathrow and Chicago O’Hare in the Main Cabin. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for...
Traveling For Miles
First look: Iberia A321XLR Business Class cabin review
Over the past week and ahead of its debut on the Madrid – Boston route on 14 November, Iberia was meant to be operating its first A321XLRs on orientation flights within Europe, but due to unforeseen delays, the first flights took place yesterday and I managed to catch up with...
Eye of the Flyer
My Review of The Ridge Golf Resort Gaylord Michigan via GolfNOW Play/Stay & Dine Package
One of the best things about living in the Midwest is the availability of some simply amazing golf courses that are made even more so in the fall. Over the years I have played a ton of them in the Gaylord and Petoskey area. This year I have been using...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Whale and Lutefisk at Bryggen Tracteursted in Bergen in Norway. Restaurant Review.
Whale and lutefisk at Bryggen Tracteursted in Bergen in Norway were only two of the delicacies that were ordered and served. After a long day of cruising in the fjords and walking around Bergen, we wanted traditional Norwegian cuisine that was close to the hotel property at where we were...
No Work All Travel
A Visit to Saratoga Springs, New York
Disclaimer: In early October 2024, I was invited by Travel Alliance Partnership and Destination Saratoga to experience an historical tour of Saratoga Springs, New York. I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know my state that well. Sure, I can locate all of the prominent cities and attractions — and...
