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...
Introduction: A Quick Family Trip To Germany With AA’s New 787-9 Flagship Business Class + SAS A330-300
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my recent, very brief trip to Germany to pick up my kids from their summer holiday with Oma and Opa. This report will include flights on the new AA...
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry: Springtime In Germany
As always, my holiday in Germany was filled with rest and relaxation, but during this springtime season of the year, I enjoyed the added bonus of virtually endless white asparagus and strawberries. My Beautiful Springtime Journey To Southwest Germany...
Crossing Borders By Bike: A Father And Son Ride From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee
I had such a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my son Augustine in biking from Lörrach, Germany to Basel, Switzerland that I’m still smiling about it several months later. Biking From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee Regular readers...
Relaxing In London: A Simple Day To Begin Our Journey
Another trip to London, another beautiful day of relaxation in one of my favorite cities in the world. Springtime In London: A Day Of Rest To Begin Our Holiday After landing in Heathrow Terminal 2 on JetBlue, we mapped...
Introduction: A Double Daytime Transatlantic Journey On JetBlue, SAS
Welcome to my next trip report, which will provide a detailed recount of my spring trip to London and Germany, with daytime transatlantic flights on both JetBlue and SAS. A Late Spring Break In London + Germany On JetBlue...
Exploring Prague’s Soviet-Era Metro Before Flying KLM To Amsterdam
My final day in Prague (and beyond) centered on transit, including Metro trains, buses, airplanes, and vans. Day Three In Prague I woke up early to get some work done before heading downstairs around 10:30 am for breakfast the...
A Kafkaesque Day In Prague
I had a “Kafkaesque” day in Prague, though not in the strict definition of the word. But what a great day indeed. Day Two In Prague The true meaning of “Kafkaesque” is situations that are bizarre, illogical, and disorientingly...
Church, Coffee, And Cow In Prague
I spent my first day in Prague attending church, drinking coffee, walking around, and enjoying a delicious steak dinner. Day One In Prague My SAS flight from Copenhagen (CPH) landed at Václav Havel Airport in Prague (PRG) at 9:45...
Introduction: A Return To Enchanting Prague On SAS + KLM
Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my recent trip to beautiful Prague, my first return to Czechia in nearly 20 years, and will include longhaul business class reviews of SAS and KLM, several lounge reviews, and...
Eiffel Tower: A Tourist Trap You Must Climb At Least Once
My wife Heidi wanted to climb the Eiffel Tower for her birthday, so of course the answer was, “Yes, dear,” but I have to say that entire experience was somewhat overrated… Climbing To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower:...
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me...
Introduction: A Dark Trip To Germany With A Detour To The City Of Lights
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series that will recount my autumn trip to Germany and France, with flights on Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue and a nice stay at Hôtel du Louvre in Paris. Autumn Trip To...
Booked! A Transatlantic Getaway On JetBlue + SAS
My family has not been to Germany since last autumn, so when my wife Heidi had a little break, we decided to pull the kids out from school to take a late spring break trip across the Atlantic. Our...
