The Gate with Brian Cohen
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires. Hotel Review.
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection in Buenos Aires is a hotel property that was the base for the operations of Swan Hellenic to begin preparation for the trip to Ushuaia as the launch point for the itinerary of our expedition in Antarctica; and I paid extra for the option to stay...
Eye of the Flyer
The Comfort Inn South Bend Airport (SBN) via Delta Stays Review – How Very Disappointing
Introduction: My First Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian NCL Viva Prima Class Ship Emptying my Delta SkyMiles Accounts to get Value Flying to Lisbon Portugal The Comfort Inn South Bend SBN Airport Review via Delta Stays – How Very Disappointing Interlining my Bags on a Delta Revenue Ticket and Second...
Travel Codex
Review: British Airways Lounge Glasgow
Before heading on to Paris via London to head home, I took some time to check out the British Airways Lounge Glasgow. While a small outstation lounge, it’s actually a quite nice space to spend some time. Arguably nicer than the Heathrow Galleries lounges, to be honest. This post is...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Southernmost Airport Lounge in the World. Airport Lounge Review.
Prior to traveling as a passenger aboard an airplane on a domestic flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, I was actually able to experience the W Lounge at Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport, which is the southernmost airport lounge in the world. After finally... The post The Southernmost Airport Lounge in...
Hawaii Calling
Review: The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay — North Shore Luxury with Room to Breathe
After spending years reviewing resorts across Hawai‘i, I can say that Turtle Bay has always held a certain mystique. It’s remote, rugged, and unmistakably North Shore — the opposite of Waikīkī’s polished vertical skyline. So when Ritz-Carlton added its mark here, I knew I had to see whether the experience...
Altitude Yes
Incredible Show of the Northern Lights on a Flight to Japan (Part 2)
This marked my fourth time seeing the Northern Lights from an airplane. The post Incredible Show of the Northern Lights on a Flight to Japan (Part 2) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Travel Codex
Review: Carlton George Hotel Glasgow
For my two-night stay in Glasgow, as is custom, I looked for a non-chain alternative. Fortunately, since February isn’t exactly high season in Scotland, there was no shortage of options. In the end, I selected the Carlton George Hotel Glasgow, part of the “Carlton Collection”, a small chain of 11...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style – Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC 
50 Up. Growing Old with In Style Return to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Three Alliances and an LCC. And to quote Monty Python, Its time for something completely different. Join me as I try a few new airlines and experience destinations I love. Join me as I get old....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Reindeer in Snowy Northern Finland. Short Video Included.
I spotted reindeer in snowy northern Finland as I was driving north on Highway E8 towards Kittilä in the Lapland of the country. Just in time for Christmas, here are some photographs and a video of my brief experience. Along the side of the road was... The post Reindeer in Snowy Northern...
View from the Wing
Hotel Zena Is A Female Empowerment Hotel — My Status Still Got Me A Suite
I wasn't sure I'd feel at home at a 'female empowerment hotel' - but Hotel Zena (1) gave me a suite as a status upgrade, and (2) has a portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg that's just awesome. Continue reading Hotel Zena Is A Female Empowerment Hotel — My Status...
Will Run For Miles
Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite
The Grand Executive Suite is a beautiful premium level World of Hyatt suite with a dining room, a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. The post Hotel Review: The Luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota and the Grand Executive Suite appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Wild About Travel
One of the World’s Most Remote Train lines: Australia’s Prospector
Western Australia is huge: it is about ten times the size of the UK and almost four times the size of Texas. Only around 3 million people live in the state, and roughly 2.2 million of them are in the capital, Perth, while the UK has about 67 million people...
Travel Codex
Review: American A321XLR Premium Economy, JFK-LAX
The stars finally lined up again to hit up a product inaugural. Way back in 2017, I attended Southwest’s launch of the Boeing 737 MAX-8. Or should I say, attempted to, because that flight…didn’t go according to plan. This time, I set out to get on American’s inaugural flight on...
Pointalize
Palawan vs. Boracay: Which Island is Better?
Palawan or Boracay? We analyze the logistics, costs, and "return on effort" to help you decide. Discover the new flight routes, fees, and points strategies.
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: Malaysia Airlines 627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard Malaysia Airlines 627 on the short hop between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major...