Traveling For Miles
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class (transatlantic)
A few months ago, I realised that I hadn't flown long-haul with American Airlines since early 2021, and considering I once used American up to ten times a year for my transatlantic travel, that's a long break from the airline's longer flights. The lengthy break wasn't accidental or a coincidence. It...
Travel Codex
Review: Etihad B787-9 First Class, Abu Dhabi to Washington
For my epic 120-hour round-the-world jaunt, I saved the biggest redemption for nearly the last. I originally booked the re-do in China Airlines Business Class to Frankfurt, followed by an Economy redemption to Dallas. But not long after booking, Etihad briefly opened the floodgates on award space in First Class....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Visiting the Location Where World War I Started
Visiting the location where World War I started was something that I never thought about doing — but I found that one incident triggered a series of incidents in a complicated conflict to be fascinating. The incident that ultimately led to World War I occurred... The post Visiting the Location Where World...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Visiting the Geographical Center of the 48 Contiguous United States
When a list of the geographic center of each state was featured in this article here at The Gate With Brian Cohen, I realized that I never wrote an article about my visiting the geographical center of the 48 contiguous United States. The geographical center of the 48 contiguous United States...
2PAXfly
LOUNGE REVIEW: Manaia Lounge, Christchurch, New Zealand
I’m not going to spend too many words on this lounge. It’s an OK lounge with a mixture of clients. Emirates, Qantas, Fiji Airways, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Jetstar use the lounge. It also has paid access when capacity allows. It’s also a Priority Pass lounge. It’s a...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – Into Hamburg and The Ibis Budget, St Pauli
Into Germany The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St Pauli/Repherbahn Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line BA North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into...
Traveling For Miles
Review: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill (Regency Suite)
The Churchill is one of two Hyatt Regency Properties in London and for some considerable time it stood out as the best Hyatt option in the city. The addition of the Great Scotland Yard hotel to Hyatt's portfolio in 2019 made the title of 'best Hyatt in London' a lot harder...
Live and Let’s Fly
4 Flights. 1 Long Day. My Somber Saturday…
Saturday was quite a day, with four flights in order to attend a memorial service in Nashville. Let me recount the day with thankfulness for all that transpired, including the flights but especially the quality time with my wife and the honoring of a profoundly brave woman. A Somber Trip...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe)
BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into...
Frequent Floaters
Boarding a Cruise Ship During a Norovirus Outbreak
Introduction:  Our Panama Canal Cruise on Oceania Sirena How to Save Money on an Oceania Cruises Sailing Oceania Cruises Fleet Explained Delta First Class Review Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY) Westin Playa Bonita Panama Pre-Cruise Hotel Review Panama Canal Marriott Bonvoy Hotel Options Ranked Panama Canal New Cruise Terminal...
Travel Codex
Review: Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
A trip to Lapland to view the Northern Lights called for extra special accommodations. And that meant finding one of the “glass igloos” that the Nordics are famous for. After much online searching, I zeroed in on Wilderness Hotel Inari. Why this hotel, besides the glass igloos, of course? My...
Live from a Lounge
Review: Ahlan Business Class Lounge, Dubai Airport Terminal 1
The Ahlan Business Class lounge in the Dubai airport is one of the most "contracted" lounge with a good food spread and lots of space. Check out all that this lounge has to offer inside! The post Review: Ahlan Business Class Lounge, Dubai Airport Terminal 1 appeared first on Live from...
Live from a Lounge
Review: Residence Inn by Marriott, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
On a recent stay, I spent three nights at the Residence Inn, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Here is a detailed review of the hotel and what to expect. It was quite a good stay at a nominal price. The post Review: Residence Inn by Marriott, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai appeared...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – British Airways North or South Lounge?
North or South? Exploring both of the British Airways Club Lounges Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg...
John The Wanderer
President’s Cruise on Celebrity Beyond
This article is President’s Cruise on Celebrity Beyond. It is about my experience sailing on the 2024 Celebrity President’s Cruise. Each ear, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity host President’s Cruises. These… The post President’s Cruise on Celebrity Beyond appeared first on John the Wanderer.