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CaliforniaRestaurant Reviews

An Oasis In The California Desert

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
Mad Greek Cafe Review

The car trip home from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is one of the more loathsome U.S. road trips out there. Thankfully, there is an oasis in the desert. As you make the 4.5 hour journey along desolate I-15,...

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KLMUpgrades

My 59€ Upgrade on KLM

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
KLM Upgrades

If you know me, you know that I don’t stray much from Star Alliance unless it is a “review” trip for the blog. Yesterday, however, I found myself on KLM and encountered an unexpected upgrade surprise. My business partner...

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GermanyHotel Reviews

Review: Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy Frankfurt

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Villa Kennedy Frankfurt Review

A luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district offers opulent accommodations and beautiful common areas, but the service left something to be desired. My business partner John and I had some work in Frankfurt last week...

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Germany

Why My German EasyPASS “Global Entry” Stopped Working

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a glass door with signs on it

I landed in Frankfurt last week and proceeded directly to the EasyPass lanes. It was my first attempt at entering Germany with my new trusted traveler credentials obtained a few weeks prior. image: easypass.de The machine read my passport,...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: Dilmun Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Dilmun Lounge Bahrain Review

During my long layover in Bahrain I took a few moments to visit one of the airport’s Priority Pass lounges, called the Dilmun Lounge. It is located near Gate 16 on the departures level and open 24/7. Lounge amenties included:...

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Hyatt

Hidden In Plain Sight: Hyatt Globalists Points Worth More

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 9, 2018September 15, 2021 3 Comments
Hotel Confidante

As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I have been missing a value enhancement to my World of Hyatt points that were hiding in plain sight. The following corrects that notion.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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china

Overwhelmed at the Shenzhen Electronics Malls

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 9, 2018September 15, 2021 2 Comments
Shenzhen

During my status run to Hong Kong, I took a day trip to Shenzhen, a place I have never been before. Once I found my way into the city, I was on a mission to visit some of the...

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chinahong kong

Getting From Hong Kong to Shenzhen

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 9, 2018September 15, 2021 14 Comments
Hong Kong victoria harbor sized.jpg

During my status run to Hong Kong, I took a day trip to Shenzhen, a place I have never been before. Some of the information I found online was incomplete or incorrect so I wanted to share my efficient,...

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EtihadMeal of the Week

A Decadent Meal in Etihad First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Etihad First Class Dining

Each week, my Meal of the Week  feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. In case...

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JetBlueLondon

JetBlue Strongly Hints At London Service, Citing “Obscene” Fares

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 19 Comments
JetBlue London Service

Good news for us: JetBlue is hinting more strongly than ever before that it may soon start service to London with an expressed goal to bring down “obscene” premium cabin fares. obscene | əbˈsēn | offending against moral principles;...

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Gulf AirLounge Reviews

Review: Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain Review

I arrived in Bahrain at 8:55 A.M. and my connecting flight did not depart until 5:55 P.M., leaving me all day in BAH. I’ve been into Bahrain before and opted to head straight for the Gulf Air Falcon Gold...

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Italy

Is Starbucks Fooling Itself In Milano?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 24 Comments
Starbucks Milan Good Coffee

Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in central Milan today, with more to follow. Are they crazy? First, congratulations to Starbucks on a beautiful new store. Starbucks calls it the “crown jewel of Starbucks global retail footprint” and I can...

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EtihadFlight Reviews

Review: Etihad Airways A319 Business Class Abu Dhabi to Bahrain

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Etihad A319 Business Class Review

While Etihad is nothing short of spectacular in many ways, it does not measure up to Qatar Airways on intra-Gulf flights. We departed from a remote stand, meaning a long bus ride from the gate to the aircraft. Etihad...

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American Airlines

If American Airlines Asked Me To Pee In A Bottle…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 15 Comments
American Airlines Broken Lavatory

If American Airlines asked me to pee in a bottle or hold it…I would pee in a bottle. After experiencing lavatory malfunctions on an AA flight from Phoenix to Kona, passengers were asked to urinate in bags or bottles....

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American Airlines

American Adds Free TV On Domestic Flights, With A Catch

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 3 Comments
American Airlines Free TV

American Airlines has added complimentary gate-to-gate live TV from DISH on its first 100 aircraft, with more to come. But there’s a catch. The line-up includes 12 channels: Bravo CBS CNBC CNN Disney Channel ESPN FOX NBC NFL Network...

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Award TravelSWISSUnited Airlines

An Award Ticket Horror Story On SWISS

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 35 Comments
a row of monitors on an airplane

Let’s call this Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Award Ticket. Perhaps, with our collective deductive reasoning, we can get to the bottom of this. An Award Expert client was traveling from San Francisco to Milan with...

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EtihadFlight Reviews

Review: Etihad A380 First Class Apartment

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Etihad Airways A380 First Class Review

What is it like to fly in an Etihad A380 First Class Apartment on a shorter flight? This is part of my previously unpublished 2016 Gulf Carrier Mezze trip report. Although Etihad now uses a 787-9 instead of a...

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Singapore AirlinesTravel Technology

An Exciting New Way To WASTE Your Singapore Airlines Miles!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Singapore Airlines KrisPay

As blockchain technology gains traction across the economy, one airline is providing a wonderful new way to waste your miles. Singapore Airlines now lets you convert KrisFlyer miles on a 1:1 basis into what it calls KrisPay, a digital wallet...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: GVK First Class Lounge Mumbai (BOM)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
a room with a gold ceiling and a table with a lamp

We laugh about Emirates First Class being gaudy and pretentious, but the GVK First Class lounge in Mumbai Terminal 2 takes ostentatiousness to a whole new level. That’s a backhanded compliment, but I did enjoy this lounge. It’s gold and...

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Musings

“Genuine” Travel From A Luxury Hotel Room And Airline Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 5, 2018November 14, 2023 20 Comments
what is genuine travel

What is genuine travel? Travel is fundamentally about experiencing life in the shoes of others. That means that those who seek refuge in airline lounges and western hotel chains fail to experience the essence of what it means to...

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