Another Christmas in California, another Christmas ruined by COVID-19… A Very COVID Christmas (Again) When we left off, I had just spent a lovely day with my kids in Orange County, California. Our plan was for a large family...
The Other Joseph. My 2022 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I want to weave together two biblical stories that touch on travel but also on one of our deepest human needs,...
All The 2022 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas is upon us once again. This year has been a strong year for most airlines, with a boomerang of post-pandemic traffic lifting carriers after two years of tepid demand. Many airlines have released special holiday videos this year....
Born To Die. My 2021 Christmas Reflection
Death has stared us in the face in a particularly pernicious way during the pandemic. Not only has it made us value what we often take for granted, it has drawn our attention to the death of many things...
All The 2021 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived; another year has passed and we are still battling a global pandemic. Even so, a number of airlines have released holiday videos for 2021. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each...
No Room At The Inn? My 2020 Christmas Reflection
On this very turbulent Christmas in this very turbulent year, I’m drawn back to the first Christmas. Stick with me. I’m not a theologian or a pastor. This is still a travel blog. But I want to work through...
All The 2020 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived and despite the pandemic, a handful of airlines have released holiday videos for 2020. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Aegean Aeromexico Air Canada...
My 2019 Christmas Reflection
A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my dear readers. I find myself in Los Angeles this Christmas for the first time in three years. It will be nice to spend the day with my side of...
All the 2019 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived and many airlines have released holiday videos for 2019. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Air Canada Air France American Airlines ...
My 2018 Christmas Reflection
A very happy Christmas to all my dear readers. I’m spending the day with family and friends and hope you will also, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. In Germany, shops closed at 2:00P.M. on Christmas Eve and will...
All the 2018 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived and many airlines have released holiday videos for 2018. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Air Canada Air New Zealand American Airlines ...
Reflections on a Christmas Eve Hug
A very Happy Christmas to you from Germany. Sometimes we find life in the least expected places. Last night I attended a late-night candlelight church service, a cherished tradition. But what struck me was not the familiar lessons and...
All the 2017 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived and many airlines have released holiday videos for 2017. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Air Canada Air France Air New Zealand American Airlines...
The Aer Lingus Worker Who Saved Christmas
An Aer Lingus worker in Dublin delivered a Christmas miracle to a woman in New York City. Few things makes your heart sink more than realizing that you left something valuable behind on an airplane. For Laura Begley Bloom,...
How to Say “Merry Christmas” in 26 Languages
One thing that is important to me when traveling is being able to speak a few words in the local language. Even if it is just “hello”, “thank you”, and “do you speak English?” I think it is a sign...
Reflecting on Priorities This Christmas
I’m thinking about priorities this Christmas. While I’ve spent four days dwelling on Garuda Indonesia First Class a civil war continues in Syria. It appears thankfully drawing to a close, but 400,000 have already been killed. War rages in Somalia and...
