On a recent visit to Bangkok Thailand, we stayed in a number of hotels at a variety of price points. It was a pair of concierges at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit that made all the difference for our...
Could Airlines Realistically Reduce Change Fees?
Are airline change fees, as they currently stand, penny-wise but pound-foolish for airlines? For purposes of this discussion, my focus will be on U.S. legacy carriers American, Delta, and United. I note that Southwest has no change fees and...
Passive-Aggressive Mom Battles Passive-Aggressive Passenger Over Crying Baby
The only thing worse than openly complaining about a crying baby on an airplane is passive-aggressively complaining about a baby. And perhaps the only thing worse than that is passive-aggressively complaining about the passive-aggressive passenger… Stephanie Hollifield, a parenting...
The Flirt On My London Flight…
I’ve got to admire people for trying…but here’s a hint: snoring is generally a turnoff. There was a young woman sitting across the aisle from me on my flight to London last week. She was traveling alone and good...
President Trump Tells Speaker Pelosi To Fly Commercial
Yes, it’s political, but it’s also a travel topic. I’m not supporting either side. The federal government shutdown continues and a child-like tit-for-tat is going on between the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Speaker of...
My Day In An Amsterdam Coffee House (Not Coffee Shop)
I’ve been in Amsterdam for over a week and staying my usual hotel, the Hyatt Regency. While I love almost everything about that hotel, the coffee is lacking. Thus, I set out in search of great coffee during a...
Five New Places I Want To Visit In Countries I’ve Already Traveled To
Yesterday I outlined five new countries I hope to visit in 2019. Today, I outline five places I wish to visit in countries that I have already visited. The world is complex and some places most consider separate countries...
Five New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2019
I should just copy and paste my 2018 list, for I did not visit a single new country last year. Quite frankly, I am borrowing from it: my list of countries I wish to visit has not changed. But...
10 Flights I Look Forward To In 2019
As we enter 2019, there are a number of airline premium cabin airline products I look forward to trying this year. Here’s the top-10 I will target, in order of priority: 10. American Airlines 777 First Class I have...
’Twas The Night Before Christmas (Televangelist Jetsetter Edition)
It is the day before Christmas and I am in a creative mood… I want to keep the mood light this week, but as we reflect upon the season I cannot help but to offer some social commentary, in...
What Happens When You Actually Smoke During A Flight?
The no smoking signs are ubiquitous, but so are the ashtrays (by U.S. federal law). So what happens when someone just decides ignore the signs and light up? In India, a smoker refused to extinguish cigarette on a recent...
Flying While Blind
Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly commercial as a blind person? An opinion column in the New York Times vividly shares a first-hand account. It’s well worth a read. Georgina Kleege is an English lecturer...
A New Most Powerful Passport In The World
Each year I write about the world’s most powerful passport, a designation that has fluctuated over the last few years. First, what makes a passport “most powerful” is the ability to travel to other countries without a visa or...
Airline Revenue Opportunity: Sell Empty Middle Seats
Airlines continue to find more and more ways to build their bottom lines as any business should. While I don’t want to create new problems for myself, this is one airline fee I’d be happy to pay when stuck...
Sneak Peek: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Kimpton Hotels are stylish and contemporary in the heart of major cities. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh fits the mold, but some of their design choices weren’t for me. I’ve included the photos, you decide. If you are considering booking...
Woman Defiantly Refuses To Remove Bare Feet From Aircraft Tray Table
I love this story. Not only did a woman refuse to remove her bare feet from an aircraft tray table; she shamed passengers for asking her to! Picture this: two ladies sitting in an exit row on a China...
Why Do The Smallest Airports Employ Pedantic TSA?
I took a quick work trip to Meridian, MS on an adorable CRJ-200. I was loving the tiny airport, personal service, single-serve everything. But when I met TSA on the departure, that all changed. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Captain Claims Holy Spirit Prompted Him To Take Off Early To Avoid Indonesian Earthquake
A Batik Air captain (pictured above, right) claims that he took off from Palu, Indonesia three minutes ahead of schedule due to promptings from the Holy Spirit. Whatever the source of his inspiration, his decision likely saved the lives...
T-Mobile Reps Don’t Know About Global Pass
I have written before why I Suffer Through T-Mobile Service – their global coverage. However, those speeds are slow and their new Global Pass is reasonably priced and offers fast data. It’s a shame no one has told the...
My Weekend in Beautiful Flyover Country
I’m spending the weekend in Green Lake, Wisconsin, a cherished annual pilgrimage to so-called Flyover Country. I’ve written about my weekends in Green Lake a couple times before: > Read More: Another Fabulous Weekend in Green Lake, WI > Read...
