Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Donuts on the Mound 4 – Back to Ireland, Back to Donuts with Ryanair
Doughnuts on the Mound 4 – Back to Ireland, Back to Donuts A day trip with Ryanair In this feeble excuse for a day out to Dublin: Cheap flights, Cheap flights, Could have gone by sea…  The joy of Birmingham Airport at 6 am in the morning. FR661 Birmingham Airport...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: ANA B787 Economy Middle Seat to B777 Widest Business Suite
I want to visit my mom in the U.S. but all the flights have been packed. Last minute, I found a seat on ANA. The first flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo is in Economy Class on their B787-8. Video There’s nothing wrong with flying economy class, but once you...
Frequent Floaters
Final Thoughts on our First Cruise to Alaska and What I Would do Differently
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight – eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my Norwegian NCL Alaska Cruise and Stacking Fail With Chase UR Points The Hilton Anchorage Alaska Hotel Across From The Alaska Railroad Station The Alaska Railroad GoldStar ride from Anchorage to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: My Summer Family Holiday To Europe On Star Alliance
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my summer family holiday to Europe earlier this month, with transatlantic crossings on Star Alliance. Summer 2023 Europe Trip Report Until we can move to Germany on a more semi-permanent basis (not full-time, but part-time), I think it is vital...
The Wandering Aramean
Taking off: On board the Atlantic Airways Inaugural to New York
What happens when a plane configured for short haul travel finds itself flying across the North Atlantic? Atlantic Airways' inaugural flight from Vagar to New York-Stewart on an A320neo presented an opportunity to sample the offering, and have some fun along the way.
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: Pointless New Zealand double status credit run to requalify as Qantas Platinum
I’ve been a Platinum tier member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer scheme for a few years now. I qualified back in 2018/2019, and then re-qualified, mainly through status extensions throughout the pandemic lock-downs. What I like about Platinum I enjoy the Qantas Platinum/Oneworld Emerald status, mainly for entry to business...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 446: Flying the Faroes
A report from the inaugural flight from the Faroe Islands to New York, plus other bits along the way.
Frequent Floaters
Flight/Lounge Review – United Polaris Experience
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for “Venice” Cruises!?! Flight/Lounge Review – United Polaris Experience Flight Connection at Brussels (BRU) Airport Intercontinental Ljubljana Review – Booked Using CC Free Night Certificate Getting From Ljubljana to Trieste, Our...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Fitting End To Our Budget Road Trip: Dinner At Golden Corral
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. At long last, as we approached Los Angeles, our Las Vegas road trip was nearing an end. But not before one more fitting stop for dinner: the Golden Corral. Golden Corral In Hesperia, California…A Fitting End To The Road Trip I...
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Our Eerie Walk Through The Desolate Primm Outlets
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Primm, Nevada is a modern-day ghost town and the once-bustling outlets are now an eerie and desolate space. Opening in 1998 to great fanfare, the Primm Outlets, formerly called the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, was a bustling tourist hotspot just...
Frequent Floaters
Deadliest Catch Alaska Adventure on the Aleutian Ballad Excursion from Norwegian Cruise Lines
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight – eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my Norwegian NCL Alaska Cruise and Stacking Fail With Chase UR Points The Hilton Anchorage Alaska Hotel Across From The Alaska Railroad Station The Alaska Railroad GoldStar ride from Anchorage to...
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My Junior Archeologist Loves Luxor Hotel In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Augustine noticed the pyramid next door to our hotel and then became very excited when he noticed the hieroglyphics on the wall. Thus, the Luxor Hotel became a highlight of the trip for him without even saying there. Luxor Hotel Las...
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Great Coffee In Las Vegas
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My hotel did not have great coffee and neither did Taco Bell, but I did enjoy a couple very nice cups of coffee during my brief trip to Las Vegas. Best Coffee In Las Vegas After lunch, I promised Augustine some...
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Pathetic: Taco Bell Over Eataly In Las Vegas…
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. My son is very endearing, but gets little funny when it comes to cheese. That impacted our lunch plans in Las Vegas and torpedoed my plans to have lunch at Eataly – we ate at Taco Bell instead… Taco Bell Lunch...
Live and Let’s Fly
What Do You Expect For $23/Night In Las Vegas?
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. I have to admit, the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas at $23/night (about $25 including tax) was far better than I thought it would be. I’m not about to start shifting to budget hotels for family vacations or business trips, but...