The Venezuelan government announced today that it would be devaluing its currency once again, moving the fixed rate against the dollar from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars. This move will push the dollar up 46.5% against the bolivar and is expected to ease the precarious budget situation in Caracas by ushering in an influx of foreign […]
Is a Trip to Venezuela on the Horizon?
The United States is not the only country having presidential elections this autumn. Tomorrow, Venezuelans go to the polls in a critical election that will either keep Hugo Chavez in power for six more years or elect challenger and reformer Henrique Capriles. While polling suggests Chavez will eek out a victory, public polling has been traditionally […]
Why I Won’t Be Going to Venezuela Anytime Soon
My readers know that I am up for an adventure. I’ve been to some messy parts of the world and am bolder than most in choosing a travel destination. But there are some places that even I will not go, at least for now. Three to be exact. The first is Somalia. Mogadishu seems to be […]
10 New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2024
Last year I fell far short of the goal, but I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2024: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2024 As I focus on the more important matters of my family, cultivating my career beyond this blog, and working to […]
My Trip To A Notorious “Murder Capital Of The World”
Welcome to my next trip report, a journey I took to a city that for many years held the notorious honor of being the murder the capital of the world. This is a trip report about San Pedro Sula, Honduras. San Pedro Sula, Honduras Trip Report By many measures, San Pedro Sula is still a […]
Anniversary Of A Hoax: Pan Am Flight 914
On today, July 2nd, 1955, with 57 passengers on board, Pan Am World Airways Flight 914 left New York and the plane disappeared for 37 years. Or did it? 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, […]
The World’s 10 Most “Miserable” Countries….
The conservative National Review is out with its latest “Hanke’s Annual Misery Index” (HAMI) which purports to chart which countries are the most miserable based on unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates. The top 10 contenders are largely unsurprising, though a few nations appear out of place. The 10 Most “Miserable” Countries In The World […]
The One Country In The World I Would Not Travel To Right Now
The world is a complex place. As I’ve made my way through it, now at a country count of 141, I’ve seen that media reports are often misleading, cities are not what they may seem to outsiders, and some of the most joyous moments of my travel have been in the places I have been […]
MD-82 Crash Lands At Miami, Catching Fire And Injuring Three
A McDonnell Douglas MD-82 from a Dominican discount airline crashed landed at Miami International Airport yesterday, then burst into flames. Three passengers onboard were injured and the aircraft is now permanently out of service. RED Air MD-82 Crash In Miami: What We Know So Far RED Air flight L5203 was operating from Santo Domingo, Dominican […]
The Nefarious Plan By Russian Airlines To Skirt Sanctions By Relocating To Turkey
Some Russian airlines are weighing relocation to Turkey as a way to lease new aircraft and access repair facilities while avoiding the crippling western sanctions that followed Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. This nefarious plan should merit international scorn. Russian Airlines Hatch Nefarious Plan To Dodge Sanctions By Relocating to Friendly Nations Like Turkey The […]
PLAY Airlines Suffering High Oil Prices, Will That Change?
The new discount carrier, PLAY, has issued a caution on record oil prices, but is there still time to launch to Orlando yet this summer? 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. PLAY […]
IHG Changes: Much Ado About Nothing
The travel world has been abuzz with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) program changes and a new credit card – here’s why I’m not as enthusiastic. 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. How […]
Which Countries Does The US Warn Against Travel To? (Full List)
The list of counties which the U.S. State Department advises against travel to increased from 34 to 151. Which countries are on the “do not travel” list?’ May 11, 2021 UPDATE: The United Kingdom has dropped from Category 4 to Category 3 while Israel has dropped from Category 4 to Category 2. State Department “Do […]
Will Biden/Harris Re-Open Cuban Relations?
With the Biden/Harris administration in the White House, will there be an effort to re-open Cuban-US relations as we saw under President Obama/Biden? 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. Cuban Change of […]
Is Bitcoin An Answer For Struggling Airlines?
Digital and cryptocurrencies have come a long way over the last decade. Could Bitcoin be the saving grace for struggling airlines? 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. Tesla Made History, Money Two […]
U.S. Tightens The Screws On Cuban Tourism
The United States is targeting tourism in Cuba with new sanctions on leased aircraft from the USA. Citing its repression of its own people and support for the “illegitimate” Maduro regime in Venezuela, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, an office in the Department of Commerce, announced new sanctions on Cuba’s access to commercial […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 05, 2018
After a lot of domestic travel last week, it has been nice to spend the last two days at home. Another trip, however, is on the horizon. More details on that in the days ahead. Here’s a review of the week’s top stories as well as a look back at every story that appeared on […]
T-Mobile Becomes Even More Valuable
T-Mobile is adding 55 countries to its international data plan while slightly raising the cost of international calls. Yesterday afternoon I received a text message from T-Mobile: Important msg from T-Mobile: We noticed you make calls while abroad. We’re updating our Simple Global calling rates and including more countries beginning on 8/1/18. Visit t-mo.co/2LdhBB3 to […]
Would You Visit North Korea?
As North Korea and the US sit down for talks in Singapore this week, I found myself wondering if it would be possible to visit under normal circumstances in the future, and if so, would I go? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: May 13, 2018
Greetings from Tokyo Narita. I’ve been overseas the last several days and will provide further details on my trip tomorow. Over the last week, United has announced network updates including changes in Mexico service and a re-tooling of its Newark and Washington hubs. We also learned of new service fees coming to Alaska Airlines and […]