Like Charles Dickens’ famous opening line, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” In a counter post to one previously published today, I can prove that flying in 2018 is the best it has...
Flying in 2018: It Was The Worst of Times
Like Charles Dickens’ famous opening line, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Flying in 2018 is the worst it has ever been, from poor customer service to Basic Economy, being nickel and damned...
10 New Countries I Plan to Visit in 2018
I only visited four new countries in 2017, my lowest number since I began traveling internationally in 2005. And that’s fine. I had a newborn at home and more important matters than adding to my country count. Still, it...
10 Flights I Look Forward to in 2018
As we enter 2018, 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 no particular order: 1. Singapore A380 New Suites Class Singapore’s new...
The Worst Kind of Hotel Guest
We have all encountered them, we hope never to aspire to be them but when we encounter them we know instantly: they are the worst hotel guest ever. This one comes to you from The Confidante, a Hyatt property...
Flying a Private Jet from LA to Las Vegas
Earlier this week I had the chance to fly on a private jet from Van Nuys to Las Vegas…something I could easily get used to. This wasn’t my first time flying private, but it was a very different experience...
A380 Landing from the Perspective of a British Airways’ Pilot
Ever wondered what an actual landing looks like from the view of the cockpit? Or perhaps how pilots handle it? British Airways has just released a great video documenting an A380 landing in Johannesburg. Here’s the video– The video...
My United 1K Dilemma
As the year draws to the close, I find myself in a paradoxical position: top-tier United 1K status is within reach, yet hopelessly distant. I’ve racked up over 86,000 EQM this year and I’m on my next trip this...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines 787 Business Class Toronto to Addis Ababa
While my 13hr flight on Ethiopian Airlines featured old-school business class seats, the warm service and tasty food made up for it. After a great stay at the Park Hyatt Toronto, I took the Pearson Express to the airport,...
Christmas Markets: Manchester and North America
I previously wrote about our excitement to get back to our beloved city of Manchester and visit the German Christmas Markets. This is a more in-depth follow-up to our time spent strolling the stalls and eating our way through...
The World’s Most Traveled Man
There are 193 UN-recognized countries on Earth, but some people don’t stop there. One Chicago man, named the most well-traveled man in the world, has been to 852 unique destinations. It’s one thing to visit all 193 UN-recongized countries....
Sometimes It All Goes Horribly Wrong
This year I have become a true road warrior and travel changed from pleasure to work. One would think that this would make me an even more competent traveler and in some ways it has, but every once in...
Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Here’s a brief review of the Marina Bay Sands…where I spent almost my entire stay laying in bed. I’m disappointed I cannot provide a more comprehensive review, for it is rare I stray from a Hyatt property, but hopefully...
High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I...
Unpopular Utterances About Today’s State of Flying
As a travel blogger I aim to be diplomatic when possible. I try to keep an open mind when it comes to situations that may seem obvious but underlying factors may be at work for which I am unaware....
Debate: The Abuse of “Emotional Support” Animals
I was sitting the in the Airspace Lounge at JFK recently when all of a sudden a dog ran up to me and started barking. Oh…another emotional support pet. Let’s start with this. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are protected...
The Marriage Proposal Onboard United’s Final 747 Flight
In an unexpected moment on an already historic last flight, a man proposed to his girlfriend on the upper deck of United’s 747. It was just after lunch and passengers were beginning to stream upstairs to view the upper deck....
Passport Nostalgia: Retiring My First Passport
After a decade with my passport it was time to file for a replacement. Reflecting on what has transpired since my very first stamp to the point in which I find myself now has been therapeutic and nostalgic. My...
I’m Assembling the Trip of a Lifetime
Although there will be plenty of business travel, with the exception of my upcoming final 747 and Qatar QSuite trips, I am voluntarily suspending new “review” trips until next August. That doesn’t mean I will not be traveling on...
Watching the World Series from 40,000 Feet
Yesterday I flew back from Singapore to Los Angeles on United. 15 hours…right in the midst of Game 5 of the World Series. But even with no satellite TV onboard, I still managed to keep up with the game....
