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.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Chicago O’Hare T3 – New Aircraft, Old Friends
American Airlines Flagship Lounge, K-L Gates, O’Hare Terminal 3 New Aircraft, Old Friends Time to put my feet up before the joy of a nighttime transatlantic flight. Where else does one do this, other than the American Airlines Lounge at Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare?  In this Trip Report: Well,...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 768 London Heathrow to Oslo
Whilst I’m stuck between flights (as the train lines between Oslo Airport and the Central Station are closed), I’ve got more than a few minutes to kill before I can reclear security. Therefore, it’s time for a Snapshot.  I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT – Back to O’Hare Terminal 3 – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Back to O’Hare Terminal 3 New Aircraft, Old Friends It’s time to go back to O’Hare and start the trek home. And look at the signs. Oh my days, the signs. In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far Take the National Express,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Yovimpa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
The temperature did not warm up much from the breezy 13 degrees Fahrenheit during that frosty cold December morning at Rainbow Point at Bryce Canyon National Park; but every increase in degrees helped. The wind also started to subside upon accessing Yovimpa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park. Yovimpa Point and...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Random Food Low-Effort around Chicago – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Random Low-Effort Food Around Chicago New Aircraft, Old Friends Why yes, I’m trying to avoid writing something else. Or is it booking something else? So, a quick food adventure before I get back to booking something… In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 563: Busan or Bust
A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests.
Pointalize
Which Gili Island to Visit? A Complete Gili Islands Guide (2025)
The ultimate Gili Islands guide. We compare Gili T, Meno, and Air, with expert advice on accommodation, safety, and getting from Bali to the Gili Islands.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago New Aircraft, Old Friends It’s an iPod, a phone, and an Internet communicator. And we call it iPhone 17 Pro. Let’s look at the camera too.  In this Trip Report: Well, this year has been a pile of toilet so far...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Northern Lights in Finland. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland was to view the northern lights in Finland, as I have never personally witnessed this phenomenon — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first two nights of this trip were spent...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends Welcome back to to an Econoy Class and Beyond classic – The Hyatt Regency, Rosemont.  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...