As we reflect upon the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, my thoughts were drawn back to my 2009 visit to the beaches of Normandy. This report was originally published on May 28, 2018. Some trips leave indelible marks,...
Pair Of So-Called “Travel Experts” Fail Spectacularly
Two travel bloggers, both of whom should have known better, get ripped off en route to the Pitons of St. Lucia and end up on a ride from hell through a Caribbean port. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Our Drive Around Tahiti Nui
We spent the first two nights on Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia, and took a drive around Tahiti Nui, the larger western section of the island. An Afternoon Drive Around Tahiti Nui We arrived in Tahiti with...
Introduction: A Priceless Anniversary Trip To French Polynesia
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my priceless anniversary trip to French Polynesia with my precious wife Heidi. It was a trip that was easily one of my best ever and also quite a splurge…but with...
Springtime And Sustenance In Green Lake, Wisconsin
My annual trips to Green Lake, Wisconsin tend to occur in the autumn. Last year, my journey was so late the leaves were already off the trees and the docks had been taken down for the winter. But this...
Introduction: Sleeping In Seattle
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recap my recent trip to Seattle in which I did get a very good rest and enjoyed some nice flights as well. A One-Day Trip To Seattle I spoke at Frequent...
I Just Had One Of My Best United Airlines Flights Ever…
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. My Truly Great Flight On United...
Introduction: To Europe On SkyTeam In Business Class
Welcome to my next trip report, which will detail my recent journey to and within Europe on a combination of SkyTeam carriers plus a boutique airline that proved to be a very pleasant surprise onboard. Europe on SkyTeam Plus...
Introduction: Forbearance On Turkish Airlines + Three Nights In Istanbul
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my late winter trip to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines 2024 Trip Report I’m not going to rehash the saga of actually booking this ticket, but it was quite...
Trip Report Roadmap: Spring 2024
I have come to the midway point of my extended trip to Asia and am going to put a pause on that trip report series so that I can share four brief but far more recent trips. Spring 2024...
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
10 years later, my review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has not changed: it remains an excellent hotel in the heart of KL. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review I enjoy updating older reviews and in KL I was...
My 1,180 Mile Road Trip From Colorado Springs To Los Angeles
Toward the end of 2023, I flew to Colorado Springs and then drove 1,180 miles back to Los Angeles via the southern route; my first true “road trip” in many years. The Southwest road trip was actually a lot...
Introduction: A Mistimed Mexican Mileage + Mattress Run
A last-minute trip to Mexico to push me over the elite status thresholds for both United Airlines and Hyatt proved to be quite entertaining. Cabo Mileage Run: A Quick Trip To Baja California For Elite Status As we approached...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Cruise – Key West
As part of our trip throughout the Caribbean, we spent ten days onboard Explora Journeys and it was an all-inclusive five-star resort at sea. The first port of call was Key West, Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Introduction: The Long Way To Germany On United, Thai, SAS, Lufthansa
My family recently took an autumn trip to Germany since it appears unlikely we will be able to get away for the holidays this year. I decided to use the opportunity to leave a couple days early and take...
Trip Report: Miami To Barbados Via Explora Journeys
My family took a cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really was a resort at sea. It helped us visit places we’d never been before. This is an introduction to our cruise on Explora Journeys. If you are...
Introduction: A 24-Hour Trip To Australia On Qantas
I recently flew 15 hours from Los Angeles to Sydney only to turn around a day later and fly home. Blame complications at home plus an elusive first class award on Qantas for such a short trip Down Under....
A Delightful Day At Disneyland
For my son Augustine’s birthday, we spent a day at Disneyland, which was crowded but nevertheless a treat. Our 2023 Disneyland Visit We spent the night before at the Hyatt Regency Orange County down the street to avoid morning...
A Late-Autumn Visit To Green Lake, Wisconsin
For 12 years in a row I have gathered with friends each autumn in Green Lake, Wisconsin but this year we met rather late in the season. Even so, my 2023 Green Lake trip was a sweet time filled...
Introduction: A Head-To-Head Battle Between Frontier & United
Welcome to my next trip report, chronicling my brief trip this week to Green Lake, Wisconsin. This year I decided to compare Frontier Airlines and United Airlines on the same routing. Are the savings on Frontier Airlines worth the...
