The U.S. airline industry quietly backed a data broker that for years sold passenger travel records to multiple government agencies. Now, after public reporting and congressional pressure, that program will be shut down. ARC Will Shut Down Troubling Program...
Dinner With The Expats In Dili, Timor-Leste
After a heavy rainstorm began, I gave up on walking and took a cab back to Castaways Bar + Restaurant, a popular expat hangout in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, where I enjoyed an excellent dinner. Dinner At Castaways...
China Travel Warning Devastates Japan Flight Demand
A single government advisory has sharply disrupted travel patterns between China and Japan, triggering a wave of cancellations that surprised even industry analysts. Flight Demand From China To Japan Plummets After China Issues Travel Warning On November 14, 2025,...
An Evening Stroll Through Dili, Timor-Leste
Not only was my flight late, but the visa and customs processing on arrival took longer than I had planned. By the time I got to my hotel, it was after 6:00 pm and the sun was already setting....
United Airlines Trims Some Europe Flights While Adding Others In 2026 Shuffle
The globe-spanning longhaul strategy at United Airlines is reflecting evolving travel trends for summer 2026: frequency cuts on some traditional European routes from Newark paired with a flurry of new destination launches into secondary markets. United Scales Back Some...
Mild Debacle: Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And...
Aero Dili A320 Economy Class: Old School Charm
My Aero Dili A320 flight from Bali to Dili in economy class was the sort of flight you might expect long ago in much of the world but is still true in parts of East Asia today. Aero Dili...
Unbelievable! Aero Dili Calls Me Back, Lets Me Board Flight To Timor-Leste
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,...
