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ParisTrip Reports

Date Night In Paris

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a courtyard with a pyramid and a green lawn

With two young children and very busy schedules, date nights have been elusive for my wife and me. We decided to to take one night and travel to Paris, which made a lovely getaway and demonstrates the relative ease...

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SWISSTrip ReportsUnited Airlines

How I Returned To Germany Lickety Split

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2022November 14, 2023 14 Comments
an airplane at an airport

With my daughter’s U.S. passport in hand, it was time to get back to Germany and my family as quickly as possible. My Return To Germany After A Short Night In LA For the avoidance of doubt, this trip...

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GermanyTrainsTrip Reports

My 48-Hour Trip From Germany To LA To Get A Passport

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2022November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a train at a station

I interrupted my lovely month in Germany with a brief trip home. How brief? Less than 12 hours in LA. Consider this a trip report within a trip report, a brief journey home to retrieve a delayed passport because...

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Blissful Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 4, 2022November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a white swan on the water

Bodman-Ludwigshafen is a municipality in the German state of Baden-Württemberg which sits on Lake Constance. It is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany and we enjoyed an evening stretch here on our drive back from Munich to...

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Report: My Platinum Jubilee Trip To London

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2022November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a group of jets flying in the sky

After a whirlwind trip to London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, I am now back in Los Angeles. The trip did not go according to plan, but was still unforgettable in a very positive way....

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GermanyMemorial DayMusingsTrip Reports

The Utter Pain Of Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 30, 2022November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a man standing in front of a gate

Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp proved to be one of the most emotionally-wrenching experiences I have ever encountered. Dachau Reflections I made it a point on my Germany trip to visit Dachau, one of the most notorious of all Nazi...

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GermanyPhotosTrip Reports

Photo Essay: Ulm Minster

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 21, 2022November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a large stone building with a statue on the wall

Ulmer Münster (Ulm Minster) is the tallest church in the world, with its Gothic spires dotting the skyline of Ulm for over 600 years. Ulm Minster Photo Essay This is not technically a cathedral due to ecclesiastical matters we will...

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GermanyTrip Reports

The Beauty Of Blaubeuren, Germany

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2022November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a blue water with green plants around it

The next stop on our road trip through Baden-Württemberg was Blaubeuren, a small town near Ulm that is home to a beautiful natural wonder called the Blautopf. Our Visit To Blaubeuren, Germany We have a CD player in our house...

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Fairytale Garden In Ludwigsburg, Germany

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2022November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a child standing on a hill in front of a large building

The first stop on our German road trip was at the historic palace in Ludwigsburg, just outside of Stuttgart, which offers a beautiful fairytale theme park and stunning garden. Palace + Fairytale Garden (Blühendes Barock) – Ludwigsburg, Germany Ludwigsburg...

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GermanyTrip Reports

Summering In Germany – Daily Life

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 13, 2022November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a body of water with trees and blue sky

We did some road trips in Germany during my summer there, but most of my time was spent in the city of Lörrach, a beautiful town at the Swiss-German-French border where I enjoyed long walks, fabulous coffee and ice...

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Introduction: Summer Vacation In Europe

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 6, 2022November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a large white building with a fountain in the middle of a green lawn

I’m rolling back the clock to cover my family vacation in Europe (primarily Germany) last summer, in hopes that it may give you some inspiration as you plan out your summer or autumn trip this year. Summer Vacation In...

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Trip Reports

My First Airplane Trip Without A Mask In Two Years

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2022November 14, 2023 54 Comments
a group of people sitting in an airplane

I flew yesterday for the first time since the mask mandate was lifted…it was a bit surreal, to be honest…but strangely satisfying. My Airplane Trip Without A Mask…Two Years In The Making I am glad to see the mask...

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Trip ReportsTunisia

The Polyglots Of Tunisia

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 7, 2022November 14, 2023 25 Comments
two men standing next to each other

After my stop at the American Cemetery, I continued my walk toward the Roman ruins, hoping to take a walk through them. Instead, I enjoyed a 30-minute conversation with a Tunisian man in German and walked away so impressed...

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Trip ReportsTunisia

Sidi Bou Said, The Santorini Of Tunisia

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 2, 2022November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a white building with blue umbrellas and palm trees by the water

You don’t have to go to Santorini to experience beautiful cobblestone streets, bougainvilleas, white buildings, and blue roofs. Instead, you can visit picturesque Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia. Sidi Bou Said, A Lovely Alternative To Santorini In Tunisia Located...

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Trip ReportsTunisia

Introduction: A Business Class Journey To Tunisia On Delta, Air France, And Tunisair

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 11, 2022November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a white airplane on a tarmac

Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount in detail my trip to Tunisia last month, and include a number of new airline, lounge, and hotel reviews. Business Class Journey To Tunisia – Trip Report This trip came...

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Air CanadaTrip Reports

Introduction: O Air Canada – One Day, Three Hubs, Four Flights, Six Lounges

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2022November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a close up of a sign on a wall

Welcome to my next trip report, a rundown of recent mileage run on Air Canada in order to preserve my Aeroplan elite status. The trip was very quick, but still involved several flights and lounges through Air Canada’s three...

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Booked: Delta A350, Air France A330, Tunisair A330 Business Class!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 5, 2022November 14, 2023 18 Comments
a white airplane on a runway

When you see “white unicorn” award space, like on the Delta A350-900 in business class, you have to take it. Thus set in motion a last-minute trip that includes Detroit, Amsterdam, Paris, and Tunis on Delta, Air France, and...

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Introduction: Christmas In Germany

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 1, 2022November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a group of people walking in an airport

Now that I’m home and unwinded, it’s time to recount my two-week journey to Germany for Christmas and New Years. I’ve already detailed bits and pieces, but this trip report will highlight our remarkable family trip. Our Christmas Trip...

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South AfricaTrip Reports

Melrose Arch, The Gated City Within Johannesburg

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2022November 14, 2023 36 Comments
Melrose Arch Johannesburg

There’s so much more to Johannesburg than simply sitting in a hotel room or going out to eat, but if safety is on your mind, the Melrose Arch neighborhood—a gated city within a city—is about the safest place in...

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South AfricaTrip Reports

Introduction: A Conscientious Journey To Omicron Ground Zero

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 5, 2022November 14, 2023 23 Comments
view of a road at night from inside a car

As I alluded to a few weeks ago, I took a trip to “ground zero” of the omicron variant, South Africa, for just one day last month. Now it’s time to share about that wonderful journey. My Conscientious Journey...

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