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...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: AirAsia 710 Singapore Changi – Kuala Lumpur International
It’s time for another random snapshot, this time looking at the passenger experience on AirAsia 710 between Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 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...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Way Old Friends Do – New Aircraft, Old Friends
The Way Old Friends Do New Aircraft, Old Friends Times of Joy and Times of Sorrow – We will always see them through.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far Take the National Express, when your life is a mess, it will...
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BoardingArea
Taking the Train to the Plane – Newark (EWR)
….efficient – not fancy The regional (NJ Transit) train connection from New York’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark Liberty Int’l Airport Station, where you connect with the Airtrain which drops travelers and airport workers to the respective terminals, provides an easy and rather quick train to plane connection – just don’t...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Buses and More Buses – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Buses and More Buses. New Aircraft, Old Friends With less than an hour to transit Heathrow, get my luggage and myself on a coach, what are the chances I can make it without turning into a sweaty mess? And more importantly, will I make the coach?  In this Trip Report:...
Pointalize
Lombok vs. Bali: Which Indonesian Island Is Right for You?
The Bali vs Lombok debate is over. Find out why Lombok is the better choice for a real vacation with fewer crowds, better beaches, and more authentic adventure.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow – World Traveller Plus – New Aircraft, Old Friends
British Airways World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) – BA296 Chicago O’Hare Terminal 3 to London Heathrow Terminal 5 New Aircraft, Old Friends To Fly, To Serve? Let’s see if British Airways can deliver… or can service failings put a service down?  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Pushed By a Māori Man Over Soap in New Zealand.
The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand, which is also known as Aotearoa. They are proud of their heritage and culture — so why would I be pushed by a Māori man over soap in New Zealand? Lady Knox Geyser in Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua erupts...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 564: Longing for COBOL
Technology and travel are intimately intertwined these days. And that's not always good news. But we're making the best of it where we can.