Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heahtrow
Time for the last Snapshot from this collection, focusing on the passenger experience on Britsh Airways 296 between Chicago O’Hare International and London Heathrow. 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...
Economondo
How to Get to Seoul from Incheon Airport: The Ultimate Traveller’s Guide
A comprehensive guide on how to travel between Seoul Incheon Airport and Seoul
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Day Two
Buenos días everyone, reporting in from Day Two of my quest to become an SAS EuroBonus Millionaire! Today is the most intense travel day of the entire journey, with four flights on three different airlines (and three separate tickets). Fortunately, everything has gone off pretty much without a hitch. Although I’d...
Michael W Travels
Our Epic One-Day NYC Jewish Food Tour!
Embark on a delicious journey through NYC's vibrant Jewish food scene with our must-try trail. Discover iconic spots like Russ & Daughters, Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, Economy Candy, Katz’s Deli. Experience the authentic flavors and rich history of Jewish cuisine in the heart of Manhattan. The post Our Epic One-Day NYC...
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Day One
Buenos días everyone, I started my journey to become an SAS EuroBonus Millionaire on Sunday night. Here’s a rundown of the first 24 hours. Flight 1: American Eagle 4781 DCA-JFK (Embraer 175) I started my trip Sunday night with a short hop up to New York on American Eagle, booked with 4,500 Alaska...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trip Report Roadmap: So Many Trips, So Little Time
I’ll be departing on my SAS EuroBonus million mile challenge shortly with my son and will live blog that, like I did with the Ukraine trip report last year. I imagine that will provide a lot of content in the following couple of weeks. I’m not sure I am going...
Off the Beaten Points
SAS Challenge Update: Limping Towards the Finish Line
Barring chapped lips, dry eyes, and a fleeting urge to hurl myself headlong into a jet engine, I’ve…
TravelUpdate
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...
Off the Beaten Points
SAS Challenge Update: Calm Before the Storm
I’m writing to you from a sweaty Seoul Incheon Airport, having successfully completed the second leg of my 10-day…
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...
Economondo
The Complete Guide to Train Travel in Korea: Tips, Trains & Tickets
Trains provide a fantastic way of travelling across Korea. Read my comprehensive guide to travelling by train in Korea!
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...