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...
Not Glamorous, But Kind Of Fun: A Travel Blogger’s Trip To NYC
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...
