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Travel Horror Stories
31 Oct. 2023
Travel Horror Stories
I was listening to a recent podcast about travel horror stories.  Anyone who has traveled for any length of time probably has their own stories too.  Here’s a few of my own: 1. Booking the wrong flight Shortly into my first year of the points and miles hobby, I was excited to attend the Chicago
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Utah’s 5 National Parks on Points
22 Sep. 2021
Utah’s 5 National Parks on Points
Amazing Grace I love America’s national parks.  The amount of geographic diversity we have in our country is incredible.  One of my favorite places to visit in the U.S is southern Utah.  If you haven’t been there, I highly recommend it.  Utah has some of the most beautiful land in the country, but many don’t
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$300+ Flights to Australia via Notiflyr
2 Apr. 2020
$300+ Flights to Australia via Notiflyr
Notiflyr Haven’t heard of Notiflyr? You might not be alone, but that will likely change in the near future.  It’s a company that offers cheap flight deals, and it’s going to be a big deal in the travel community.  I’ve been tracking the best cheap flight deal websites in the world for years and Notiflyr
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Video: Tuk-Tuk Ride Through Delhi, India
14 Apr. 2019
Video: Tuk-Tuk Ride Through Delhi, India
Disclosure:  I have inserted a couple of Amazon affiliate links to a few travel products mentioned in this post. Cruisin for a Bruisin It’s been a rough road back to health from my most recent travel overseas.  Even after I returned to the U.S., I was ill for a little over a month, and have
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Some of My Favorite Travel Clothing
21 Mar. 2019
Some of My Favorite Travel Clothing
So you know, I don’t receive any commission on any product reviewed or recommended here. Intro Clothes worn on travel can be very personal.  Each person has their own body type, fashion preferences, brands they trust and prefer, and more.  I’ve been through a lot of travel clothes over the years, from the zip-off pants
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ANA Business Class Lounge Narita Airport Review
5 Feb. 2019
ANA Business Class Lounge Narita Airport Review
Feeling It On my way from Tokyo, Japan to New Delhi, India, I had the pleasure of visiting one of (two) ANA business class lounges at the Narita Airport.  Narita airport isn’t very close to the city.  On my final night in Tokyo I used a free night certificate from Marriott at the Courtyard Marriott
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Trip Report: Montreal, Canada
16 Jan. 2019
Trip Report: Montreal, Canada
Oh Canada! For a few years now, I’ve wanted to visit Montreal and Quebec City.  Talk of visiting started with a buddy of mine who is into automotive racing.  He has a modified corvette that he’s raced at various international racetracks around the country, and a few years back, he mentioned going to Montreal to
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Poznan: Poland’s Hidden Gem
23 Aug. 2018
Poznan: Poland’s Hidden Gem
The Great Unknown It’s hard to find great places in Europe that aren’t flooded with tourists.  Harder to reach and formerly obscure travel destinations like Albania, Montenegro, and even Georgia are all getting more tourism and attention as new hotspots for travelers.  However in central or “mainstream” Europe, it seems like there aren’t any ...
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