Travel Codex
Review: Air France Lounge Paris Terminal 2E, Hall L
I arrived a little early at CDG Terminal 2E to file a tax refund claim for some gifts I bought. Then I remembered I needed the merchant to provide a form to claim the refund. Oops. Anyway, I used the extra time to visit the Air France Lounge Paris Terminal...
Travel With Grant
My Scandinavian Summer: Helsinki & Stockholm Recommendations Needed
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few days ago, I wrote Comparing Alaska Airlines, British Airways & Qatar Airways Award Prices for 2 Finnair Flights (DUB-HEL & HEL-ARN).  At the end of that post, I hinted that I needed some recommendations for things to see...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris A350 Flight
I joined the inaugural flight of Lufthansa featuring new Allegris products from Munich to Vancouver. The newly delivered Airbus A350 has a completely new cabin makeover. Video Munich - 01 May 2024 The inaugural flight was LH476 from Munich to Vancouver on 1 May. There was a welcome reception at...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Chicago Classics – Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago Classics – Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza Surprise, Surprise! Time for a classic Chicago Dish – Deep Dish Pizza. Yes. Again. This time, it’s by a real Chicago Classic, Giordano’s.  Is it still one of the best entry points into Deep Dish Pizza out there?  In this surprise-laden adventure We...
Eye of the Flyer
Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q Beef Short Rib Delta Air Lines First Class Meal Review
The above featured image is what is left over after I devoured my first ever Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q Beef Short Rib meal on a recent Delta flight. But I am getting ahead of myself. Delta Air Lines lets those in domestic first class pick meals at exactly the 7 day...
Frequent Floaters
Who Should Take a Galapagos Cruise?
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruises Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
Travel With Grant
Travel with Grant Turned 11 Years Old Today!
Good morning everyone, I hope your week is going well.  I have an exciting announcement: Travel with Grant just turned 11 years old today!  Yup, I started this blog on May 1, 2013 and I can't believe I've had a travel blog for 11 years (I really can't believe I...
Eye of the Flyer
IHG Anniversary Night Redemption: Staying at Kimpton Overland Near the Porsche Experience in Atlanta!
I recently visited Atlanta for a quick weekend trip to meet up with some friends and attend an event. All of our festivities were near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), so I looked for hotels around there. An annual Anniversary Night certificate from my IHG One Rewards Premier Credit...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü
An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü Surprise, Surprise! Does a mug of coffee need to be placed in an Instagram trap? Or can a place like this provide respite when walking around a city? Although, I’m giving an instant ding for an umlaut out of context…  In this surprise-laden adventure...
Wild About Travel
Riding the Little Trains of Wales – Fulfilling a Dream
When I was a train-obsessed kid, I came across anrtcp,e on the “little trains of Ewales”. As a trainobsessed adult, I have eebn truigh to ride as many fo the trains in wales as possible. Here I share about all of thos lines, their hsoitriuy and how to ride them...
Frequent Floaters
Have You Missed Weeks of Frequent Floaters 1x Daily E-Mails? A Fix is on the Way – (We Hope)!
Ever feel lost at sea? Endless miles of ocean in front and behind you? Normally we love this right as Frequent Floaters but maybe not so much if you are clinging on to a life ring? That has been the case, it seems, for the past few weeks in regards...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Just Had One Of My Best United Airlines Flights Ever…
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my light from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. My Truly Great Flight On United Airlines From ICN-SFO In Business Class Flying United home was not...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Various Nibbles around Chicago
Various Nibbles around Chicago Surprise, Surprise! Time for the first round of food bite-sized reviews. This is more bite and nibble-sized, rather than things I can write full-length segments about food.  And besides, sometimes its nice to snack – even if its on small things.  In this surprise-laden adventure We...
Travel Codex
Review: citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Hotel
To wrap up my quick Vienna getaway, I needed one night in Paris prior to my flight home. While I considered heading into the city, my short stay made that impractical. Thus, I sought out one of Charles de Gaulle’s airport hotels. This time, I decided to go budget by...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
AutoCamp and Hilton: A Closer Look at Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
With regard to the partnership that was announced on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 of AutoCamp and Hilton, a closer look is given at elevated outdoor lodging experiences with which members of the Hilton Honors membership program will be able to earn and redeem points. AutoCamp typically offers three options... The post AutoCamp...