I arrived in Brussels expecting immigration delays and a quick onward journey to Amsterdam. Instead, I cleared passport control in three minutes, was quoted more than €900 to change my Eurostar ticket, and ended up spending an unexpected night...
The Dubai Tourists Rarely See: Secret Shops, Fake Rolexes, And Life Beyond The Malls
Most people think of fancy malls, the Burj Khalifa, and the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab when they think of Dubai, but there are 3.5 million workers who live here and I got to see where they shop and eat...
India Day 6: I Thought Delhi Belly Was Over. Then I Ate Breakfast.
After a lot of running around in the preceding days and while nursing Delhi Belly, I didn’t move far today from the Four Seasons Mumbai until it came to depart for my late-night flight. India Day 6: Rest And...
India Day 5: Church, Coffee, And Crap
The rain just doesn’t stop. It has been pouring nonstop since I arrived in Mumbai, often torrentially. The streets have been fairly resilient: I expected a lot of flooding and walking in ankle-deep water, but somehow the water is...
India Day 4: From The Stifling Heat Of New Delhi To Monsoon Rains In Mumbai
You can read about day one of my India trip here, day two here, and day three here. Today was a travel day from New Delhi to Mumbai, though timed in such a way as to minimize stress and...
India Day 3: From Bohemian Haus Khas Village To Posh Aerocity, Delhi
You can read about day 1 here and day 2 here. I awoke early and went to the gym to train before breakfast, enjoying an excellent workout followed by another round in the steam room and sauna. The Hyatt...
India Day 1: Adventures On The Delhi Metro And The Curse Of Jetlag
My first day in India turned into more of a rest and relaxation day after fatigue triggered the dreaded midday nap, likely messing up my sleep for the entire trip. But the day wasn’t entirely lost… India 2026 Day...
Booked: Qatar A350, 787 Business Class, Air India 777 First Class, Emirates A380, 777 First Class!
A week has opened in my schedule and I’m taking advantage of it with a good old fashioned review trip, this time to India with a chance to review two of my favorite Gulf carriers and give Air India...
Introduction: My Odd Spring Break To Europe On United And SWISS
Welcome to my next trip report, which will detail my rather odd but still restful spring break in Germany, with flight reviews on United Airlines and SWISS. Spring Break In Switzerland + Germany On United + SWISS Spring break...
Introduction: My Final Journey To Asia As A United Premier 1K
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my final trip and final flight as a Premier 1K in the United MileagePlus program…at least for the foreseeable future. A Trip To Asia On United Airlines + EVA In...
24 Hours In Taipei: How I Spent An Amazing Layover In Taiwan’s Capital
I fell in love with Taipei during my late autumn trip a few months back and fell in love with it all over again this month after a lovely long layover between EVA Air flights. 24 Hours In Taipei:...
Introduction: Around The World In Luxury On Starlux, Thai Airways, Aero Dili, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
Welcome to my next trip report, which will account my recent whirlwind trip to East Asia, including an absolutely delightful last-minute diversion to a new country for me: Timor-Leste. East Asia Adventure In Business Class + First Class It’s...
Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Global Livery Reveal: My Quick Trip To Seattle
It’s time for another “day in the life of a travel blogger” story, where I’ll share about a very quick trip to Seattle for the global livery reveal for Alaska Airlines. My Trip To Seattle For Alaska Airlines Livery...
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama...
A Rainy But Relaxing Day In Taipei At W Hotel
It’s raining in Taipei, but it has been a relaxing day to catch up on work and have a spa day at the W Hotel. The Starlux flight arrived before dawn and the sun was only just starting to...
Booked! A Colossal Review Trip On Starlux, Thai, Malaysia, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
I’ll shortly start live-blogging a colossal journey with premium cabin flights on a handful of East Asian carriers in what I hope will be another epic review trip. Colossal Review Trip To East Asia In Business Class, First Class...
Introduction: A Journey To Ethiopia On United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my springtime trip to Ethiopia, with flights on United Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and a unique experience in two Ethiopian cities. Ethiopia Trip Report For this trip, I booked the...
I Flew To New York For A Two-Hour Reception…Then Flew Right Back
I flew five hours to New York for a two-hour cocktail reception hosted by United Airlines, then flew six hours back. Just another day in the life of a travel blogger. Jetting To New York And Back For A...
Returning To Green Lake, Wisconsin: 14 Years Of Friendship And Tradition
I recently had the joy of spending a couple of days with my good friend Denny in Green Lake, completing my annual pilgrimage for the 14th year in a row. Here’s a rundown of my time in beautiful Wisconsin....
My Busy 36 Hours In Germany…
I had a busy day and a half in Germany, but it was a great bookend to my summer and a lovely time with my children in a land that I deeply love. 36 Busy But Beautiful Hours In...
