Ok, a very unexpected update to my Timor-Leste story that has left me with a huge smile on my face. Aero Dili decided to let me board the flight from Bali thanks to something I did the day before...
So Close, Yet So Far: My Attempt To Reach Timor-Leste Falls Apart
What a day… No Timor-Leste For You! Recall, my goal was to reach Dili and I had a very short connection in Bail in order to connect to my Aero Dili flight. My Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur...
Kuala Lumpur Comes To Life At Night
I spent my last night in Kuala Lumpur in the center. While the city seems pretty sterile to me during the day, it certainly comes to life when the sun goes down, especially in Bukit Bintang. Kuala Lumpur After...
Will Thanksgiving Flights Calm Down After The 2025 Shutdown?
With the government finally reopening, will Thanksgiving flyers face chaos or find surprisingly calm skies at the airport this year? The Longest Shutdown Finally Blinks After forty-three days of political chicken, the federal government is open again, paychecks are...
Ryanair Profit Jumps As Europe Stays Close, Skips US For Now
Ryanair posts a significant increase in net profit as Europeans swap short hops over trips to the US, reshaping demand on both sides of the Atlantic. Profit Pop Fueled By Staying Closer To Home Ryanair just reported a superb...
EU Pushes Airlines To Clean Up Their Green Marketing
Airlines love to talk about being green, but the EU is cracking down on vague claims and forcing carriers to be clear, honest, and transparent. Scrutiny Over EU Airlines’ Green Claims Airlines have never been shy about promoting their...
Booked: I’m Flying To Timor-Leste On Aero Dili!
As I sit in my bed at the Hyatt Centric in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve decided I’m going to visit Dili, the capital of Timor Leste…tomorrow…on Aero Dili. I’m Traveling to Timor Leste On Aero Dili…I Hope? I’m on a...
An Ear Picking Date Night In Kuala Lumpur?
Dinner, drinks, and a show? Nah, how about ear picking as a date night activity? Apparently, that’s a thing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of East Asia. Ear Picking In Kuala Lumpur? I’m Strangely Tempted… As I was...
Trump’s New Visa Guidance: Travelers With Obesity, Cancer, Or Diabetes May Now Be Denied Entry To USA
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the health criteria that U.S. consular officers may use to deny visas, adding common chronic conditions like obesity, cancer, and diabetes to the list of potential grounds for refusal. This could translate to...
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Great Location
I spent my third and final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Nice Location, Cheap Price While the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was over...
Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur…
What started off as a small afternoon snack became my unexpected dinner…yes, another trip to Taco Bell in Kuala Lumpur. Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur Last time I was in Kuala Lumpur I tried Taco Bell, enjoyed it, and...
I Just Couldn’t Bring Myself To Pay $72 For Salmon In Kuala Lumpur…
I do love salmon, and I do love fancy restaurants, but I just could not bring myself to spend over $70 for a piece of salmon at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Instead, I found an alternative nearby that...
A Hidden World Behind The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: Exploring Chinatown
I encountered a pleasant surprise during my stay at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: just minutes away on foot is KL’s vibrant Chinatown neighborhood. Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, A Cool Neighborhood Worth Visiting When you arrive at the Park Hyatt,...
Trump Gives “Patriot” TSA Agents $10,000 Bonuses For “Exemplary Service” During Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on November 13, 2025 announced that select TSA officers who served during the recent 43-day federal government shutdown will receive one-time bonus payments of $10,000 each, though it isn’t clear what the criteria...
Wow: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Is On A Whole Different Level Of Luxury
Greetings from the 107th floor of Merdeka 118, where I’m chilling in a beautiful suite at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. When I say this hotel is on a whole different “level” of luxury, I mean it quite literally…...
SAS EuroBonus Devaluation: Premium Cabin Awards Climb Up To 33%
Scandinavian Airlines has announced a devaluation for its EuroBonus program, with redemptions rising, particularly for premium cabins. SAS EuroBonus Devaluation: What You’ll Pay After December 1, 2025 The EuroBonus program is raising award pricing for both SAS and partner...
The Goodnight Moon Suite At The Sheraton Boston Hits Me Right In The Heart
Some hotel partnerships feel contrived, but one new theme suite in Boston hits me right in the heart. A “Goodnight Moon” Suite For Children (And Their Parents) At The Sheraton Boston Before I talk about the Sheraton Boston’s new...
Alaska Airlines Reveals 787-9 Soft Product Details, Makes Rome Service Daily
Alaska Airlines has released new details about the soft product experience that will debut on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and also announced that its previously announced Seattle – Rome service will go daily next spring. Alaska Airlines Details Soft...
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...
6 Questions For Josh Cahill
When an aviation vlogger claims he was “downgraded, scammed, and censored” by a national carrier, the story deserves more than clicks. It deserves clarity. 6 Questions For Josh Cahill About Air Cote d’Ivoire “Downgrade” Aviation vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly...
