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 complex, often with a nightmarish quality, and typically involving bureaucratic systems…thankfully, that was not the case. […]
My Bicycle Tour Of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark, is a beautiful city rich in history and filled with beautiful architecture and public places. I had a chance to take in Copenhagen via bicycle during my overnight layover. Bicycle Tour Of Copenhagen – A Photo Essay After arriving into Copenahgen on SAS, I showered in the SAS Lounge then took the train […]
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 a trio of hotel reviews. A SkyTeam Business Class Trip To Prague I chose Prague not […]
Route 66 Road Trip Day Seven: Twelfth Night At St. Louis Gateway Arch
Our hotel in St. Louis was at the foot of The Gateway Arch, a national symbol and one of the many masterpieces of Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. A Visit To The St. Louis Gateway Arch After arriving at the Hyatt St. Louis at 2:00 am (where we were upgraded to a nice suite), we slept in […]
Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap?
Is the vibrant city of Siem Reap, the gateway to the ancient temples of Angor, a Cambodian version of a tourist trap or something more? The answer is yes… Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap? – A Photo Essay There is no doubt that there are “tourist trap” elements to Siem Reap (a place […]
Chicken Schwarama Wrap + Falafel In Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia is exploding with tourism and it is also a city full of expats. For that reason, you’ll have no trouble finding a wide range of cuisine from around the world, sometimes in eclectic combinations like the “Turkish-Mexican” restaurant I visited late one evening while searching for falafel. Great Falafel (And Schwarama) In […]
Review: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace
The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace hotel was well located and provided an incredible experience so close to everything. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support liveandletsfly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Location The InterContinental is on the […]
Review: Hyatt At Olive 8
I spent a night at the Hyatt At Olive 8 in Seattle and found the hotel exceeded my expectations with great service and nice facilities. Yes, the hotel is aging a bit, but it’s still a solid choice for downtown Seattle. Hyatt At Olive 8 Review – Seattle My nightly rate was $210 plus tax, […]
Great Coffee In Seattle
How do you find great coffee in a city like Seattle known for its great coffee? In my case, I did not have to look far… Best Coffee In Seattle After a flight delay into Seattle, I was ready for my afternoon cup of coffee. While my hotel, the Hyatt Olive 8, had a highly-regarded […]
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 Traveler University in Seattle earlier this month which involved a one-day journey up to the Emerald […]
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 An Unexpected Surprise On Bulgarian Air I stumbled on some “saver” Delta Air Lines award space […]
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 a struggle….to say the least: But at 45K Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles miles and about […]
Review: Thompson Hollywood
My wife and I had an excellent stay at the Thompson Hollywood, part of the Hyatt family, including a nice suite upgrade and one of the best breakfasts in all of Los Angeles. Thompson Hollywood Review As part of our musical chairs of hotels during the tree saga, we spent a couple of nights in […]
Review: Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets (Hyatt Inclusive)
Hyatt has added more than 100 all-inclusive hotels in the last two years, but the greatest so far might just be Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. This is not the typical Cancun all-inclusive. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us […]
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class
Virgin Atlantic offers a very respectable long haul economy class product with great service, edible meals, and a wide library of in-flight-entertainment. Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review I flew from Los Angeles to London on Virgin Atlantic because it was the only flight that worked in my schedule. I redeemed miles for the booking, […]
Review: Hotel SOFIA, Barcelona (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
Hotel SOFIA in Barcelona greatly impressed me and remains one of my favorite Hyatt hotels in Europe and a great value in the off-season. Hotel SOFIA, Barcelona Review – Part of Hyatt Unbound Collection I referenced this hotel in my review of the Hyatt Regency Barcelona, but when I went to link to it, found […]
Taco Bell In Bangkok…
There’s a new Taco Bell in Bangkok and I could not help but to try it during my recent trip. Taco Bell In Bangkok? Yes Please. I spent three days in Bangkok and promise I’ll shortly share all the details about my stay, including my arrival into Suvarnabhumi Airport, quarantine, and hotel hopping. I had […]
Balkans Day 4: Beauitful Dubrovnik
Yes it is touristy, but I could not believe how beautiful Dubrovnik was. I cannot wait to return. After a long day of travel, we slept in and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast the Hilton Imperial. This was not a travel day and we wanted to explore Dubrovnik, but also take it easy. Read more of […]
I Have A New Favorite Priority Pass Restaurant!
I was recently flying through Houston and noticed that Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar was on the Priority Pass restaurant list. I now have a new favorite Priority Pass restaurant! I’m a sucker for good Mexican food (or Tex Mex) and nothing hits the spot like enchiladas with beans and rice. I ordered a three […]
In Search Of Great Coffee In Small Town America
I made my annual pilgrimage to Green Lake, Wisconsin over the weekend and had a remarkable time. This time, I even found great coffee. For seven consecutive years I have flown into Chicago every September to spend a weekend with some of my esteemed colleagues I used to work with at Star Alliance. One of […]
