I recently shared a “day in the life of a travel blogger” story and am pulling back the curtain again today on my brief trip to New York City earlier this week for a United Airlines event in Brooklyn....
Introduction: A Return To Morocco On Royal Air Maroc
Welcome to my next trip report, which will share in greater detail about my brief trip to Morroco and an unexpected side trip to Paris last July, with a chance to fly the Royal Air Maroc flagship 787-9 and...
A Day In The Life Of A Travel Blogger
Today I thought I’d pull back the curtain on my work as a travel blogger and how I approach opportunities to interact directly with airlines. A Day In The Life Of A Travel Blogger I receive a lot of...
A Visit To The Family Farm In Germany
We took my kids to the “family farm” in Germany where my wife’s relatives have been farming for generations. It was a good visit, even though I was thankful it was just a visit. Farm Livin’ Ain’t The Life...
How I Summer In Germany
When I’m summering in southwest Germany, my routine is very simple and very satisfying. Summering In Germany: My Daily Routine I’ve written about this before, but every summer I return to Germany feels better than the last and this...
My Sobering 24 Hours In London…
We began our summer holiday with 24 hours in London, a city I love and regularly visit. This stay was particularly poignant because we visited the Imperial War Museum, which offers a sobering reminder of how fragile our civilization...
The Last Snow Day Of The Season In LA…
Yesterday, we enjoyed what will likely be the last snow day of the season after a road trip to the northeastern corner of Los Angeles County. Snow Day In Los Angeles County…The Last Of The Season While much of...
Introduction: A German Holiday On United Airlines + British Airways + Air France
Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my summer holiday to Germany with flights on United Airlines, British Airways, and Air France. A German Summer Holiday On Air France, British Airways, United Airlines As I promised, I’m...
Introduction: A330-300 Trip On SAS + Brussels Airlines
As I depart for Hong Kong, I’ll share a recent trip report this week of a short journey to Denmark to fly on SAS and Brussels Airlines in business class, both on the A330-300. Frankly, I was disappointed at...
Introduction: Greener Pastures On American Airlines And Delta Air Lines?
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief recount of my recent transcontinental trip to the East Coast on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. As a loyal United Airlines flyer, it’s nice to check out the competition once...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Seven: Twelfth Night At St. Louis Gateway Arch
Our hotel in St. Louis was at the foot of The Gateway Arch, a national symbol and one of the many masterpieces of Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. A Visit To The St. Louis Gateway Arch After arriving at the Hyatt...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Six: The Amazing Crystal Bridges Museum In Bentonville, Arkansas
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is an American treasure that made me fall in love with Bentonville, Arkansas. Veering off Route 66 to visit this museum was well worth it. Route 66 Road Trip Day Six: An...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Five: Scavenging At The Goodwill Outlet
While I thought we might visit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Oklahoma City National Memorial (commemorating victims of the 1995 Murrah Building bombing), my wife had another plan: the Goodwill Outlet. It was quite a cultural...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Four: Historic Tucumcari Enroute To Oklahoma City
Day four of our Route 66 road trip included a drive through historic Tucumcari and dinner at a 1950s-style diner. Route 66 Road Trip Day Four: Long Drive, Historical Neon Lights Of Tucumcari We just could not pull ourselves...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Three: Tranquil Rest In New Mexico
Everyone slept in except me. Thankfully, we had been assigned a nice suite at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya and I was able to go into the living room and get a jump start on my work before anyone else...
Route 66 Road Trip Day Two: A Beautiful Journey To New Mexico Via Petrified Forest National Park
Our drive from Arizona to New Mexico was fairly uneventful but our stop at Petrified Forest National Park was a wonderful break and a highlight of the entire road trip. In what would quickly become a trend, we did...
Route 66 Road Trip Day One: Great Hotel, Horrible Middle Eastern Food In Scottsdale, Arizona
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. I had such high hopes of rising at 4:00 am, placing the kids in the car, and then arriving in Scottsdale by the time they woke up. Nope. The alarm went off at 4:00 am...
Live And Let’s Drive: A Road Trip From LA To Chicago On Historic Route 66
Welcome to my next trip report, which will be a bit unique…a Route 66 road trip across the United States instead of my usual airplane journey. We took a family vacation retracing the old Route 66 from Los Angeles...
Trip Report: My Visit To Atlanta To Honor Jimmy Carter…
My trip to Atlanta to honor former president Jimmy Carter turned out to be better than I could have imagined…and made me appreciate him more. My Visit To The Carter Center To Honor Jimmy Carter After a bumpy flight...
Review: Cross Border Xpress (CBX) From Tijuana Airport To USA
The Cross Border Express (CBX) from Tijuana International Airport to the USA could not have been simpler…it is a far better way to cross into the USA than the conventional land route. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Review – Northbound...
