I recently published a review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and mentioned that contrary to habit, my brother and I ventured out for dinner. Malaysia and certainly Kuala Lumpur has great food. Walk through Bitbang and you’ll find streets lined with restaurants serving savory local delicacies. But you have to understand that I am […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 12, 2017
My weeks are never quiet with a five-month old, but this was about as quiet a week I could have hoped for. No travel and I did not stray (too) far from home. Next week, a change of venue for the next several weeks as Heidi, Augustine and I travel to Germany to spend time with the […]
Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City
This is part of a trip from Pittsburgh to Lima, Peru that went horribly wrong. We spent a night at the Hyatt Regency Mexico City unexpectedly but fortunately for us, we loved it. If you want to start at the very beginning, click here (it’s worth it). If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a […]
Feeling at Home in Yerevan
I grew up in Glendale, California, home to one of the largest Armenian populations outside of Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan. My best friend in elementary school was Armenian and I have several friends in the Armenian community. In school the Armenian Genocide was remembered each year and Armenians run my barbershop and favorite restaurant. […]
United Will Again Prioritize Meal Orders by Status for 1Ks
Back in the “good old days” legacy United FAs would sort meals orders by status, giving preference to full-fare passengers and top-tier elites. Continental FAs would simply move from front to back, without regard to OnePass status or fare paid. As with most things, the Continental policy won out post-merger. Until now. An e-mail that […]
Looking Back on a Remarkable Year in Frankfurt
There are good years and then there are good years. This has been a good year. I said my goodbyes yesterday and have left Germany, another chapter in my life now complete. For those who did not know, I have supported the Legal and Strategic Sourcing Departments at Star Alliance for the last year and […]
V: Breakfast in Paraguay, Lunch in Brazil, Dinner in Argentina + Brazilian Side of Cataratas
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls on Crucero del Norte V: Breakfast in Paraguay, Lunch in Brazil, Dinner in Argentina + Brazilian […]
Day 3: Cusco to Aguas Calientes on Peru Rail + Climbing Putucusi Mountain
Day 0: Introduction: My quest for Machu Picchu and why I chose Mexicana + Avianca + LAN Peru Day 1: Los Angeles to Bogota via Mexico City on Mexicana + Bogota to Lima on Avianca Day 2: Lima to Cusco on LAN Peru + Cusco Day 3: Cusco to Aguas Calientes on Peru Rail + […]
My Top 10 Airline Meals Of 2025
For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2025. To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time list. I traveled all over the world in 2025 and experienced so many superb airline meals […]
Tacos Al Pastor On United Airlines…
I tried the “Tacos Al Pastor” on a recent United Airlines flight and was pleasantly surprised. While the presentation may be lacking, the tacos were surprisingly good tacos for being reheated at 35,000 feet. Taste Test: Tacos Al Pastor From United Airlines Bistro On Board Menu United Airlines offers a “Bistro On Board” menu with […]
Aer Lingus Has A New “Lounge” In Dublin For Business Class Passengers Flying To USA…
Dublin Airport is under construction, which has forced Aer Lingus to improvise with a very odd lounge compromise for its business class passengers without status flying to the USA. Aer Lingus “Lounge” In Dublin For US Business Class Passengers Is A Reserved Seating Area + Voucher Stepping off my flight from London, I noticed immediately […]
Attending The Naming Ceremony For MSC World America
I was graciously invited to attend the naming ceremony for the launch of MSC World America, the company’s largest ship. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. MSC World America Naming Ceremony As a travel agency owner, I was invited to the naming ceremony of […]
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego (SAN)
The Chase Sapphire Lounge in San Diego is posh–almost too good to be true–with a superb selection of food and drinks and many comfortable nooks and crannies that make it one of my favorite lounges in the USA. Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego Review (SAN) One reason I decided to fly from San Diego to […]
Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City
We enjoyed a short but sweet stay at the Hyatt Regency in Mexico City, a full-service Hyatt hotel in Mexico City’s swanky Polanco district. Hyatt Regency Mexico City Review This review will essentially combine four stays into one…I’ve been here quite often in my attempts to procure a visa to Venzeusal (another issue for another […]
United Airlines Introduces Signature Regional Entrees In First Class
Flying on United Airlines out of a hub city? Keep an eye out for “signature regional entrees” served in first class, which offer a local taste and a welcome variation to the usual United meal options. Signature Regional Entrees In United Airlines First Class United, like other US carriers, calls its domestic premium product “first […]
Taco Bell In Seoul, South Korea…
While palling around Seoul, I could not help but to give the Taco Bell a try. Come on, you know I could not resist. Taco Bell – Seoul, South Korea I guess it has become the new tradition…Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, London, Tokyo…I’ll seek out Taco Bell when I find it. Here, the goal wasn’t to […]
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 year my annual pilgrimage to Green Lake occurred earlier than ever before and marked another sweet […]
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)
Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. 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 […]
Photo Essay: Downtown San José del Cabo
My first trip to the southern tip of Baja California was brief but fun. I enjoyed a pleasant evening stroll through the historic colonial streets of San José del Cabo. San José del Cabo – A Photo Essay Mission San José del Cabo was established in 1730, about 200 years after Hernan Cortés first explored […]
Great Coffee In Malmö, Sweden
The coffee scene in Malmö, Sweden is excellent and I found a trio of superb cafés during my brief stay. While I usually skip them, the pastries like Kanelbullar are not to be missed… Best Coffee In Malmö, Sweden Nowhere in the world do people drink more coffee than in Nordic countries and the Swedes […]
