In a few weeks, I am taking off on the long journey to Singapore. I booked the roundtrip ticket from Los Angeles for $638. Since I am based just north Dallas…
Month: October 2017
United Sent Me a Terrible Bonus Miles Offer
Earlier today I received a targeted mileage bonus offer from United Airlines’ MileagePlus. The ‘bonus’ would be 2,500 miles after I spend…
Did AirAsia Flight Crew Panic During Loss of Cabin Pressure?
Yesterday, multiple news outlets reported that AirAsia Flight QZ535 experienced a cabin depressurization during flight. For anyone of you who have never experienced it…
Review: Monroe’s New Mexican Food – Albuquerque Osuna Road
Monroe’s New Mexican Food is located 5 minutes away from the Holiday Inn on Osuna Road Northeast. There is a second location on Lomas Boulevard…
Review: Falls Town Food Truck Challenge – Wichita Falls
Yesterday, I spent most of my day at the annual Falls Town Food Truck Challenge. There was not a lot of press leading up to the event. The only mention…
Review: Day 2, Morning Session – International Balloon Fiesta
The next morning, I left the hotel at 0545 to give myself enough time to make it for Mass Ascension which was set to begin at 0700. I was completely unprepared for…
Review: Day 1, Evening Session – International Balloon Fiesta
I left the hotel around 1630 so that I could grab food and then drive to the park for the Evening Session. In particular, I wanted to see the Twilight Twinkle Glow. Twilight Twinkle Glow is…
Review: Holiday Inn & Suites – Albuquerque North
The Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque North is located approximately 10 minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park. It is accessible from Interstate 25.
Arrived: New Metal Citi Prestige Card
In July, I received an email from Citi stating that I would be receiving a new metallic card soon. Well ‘soon’ turned into two and a half months.
Review: Ember’s Steakhouse – Amarillo
Ember’s Steakhouse is located 10 minutes from downtown.As you enter the restaurant, you arrive at a hostess stand. The stand splits…
Oops! Business Card Fail
I have been providing my friends with travel advice for quite some time now. It was only a few months ago that I started this blog to expand my audience. With that, I ordered some…
Review: Courtyard Marriott – Amarillo Downtown
The Courtyard Marriott – Amarillo Downtown is located minutes from restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is easily accessible from the Interstate 40.
Introduction: International Balloon Fiesta Weekend
This weekend, I made the 7 hour drive to Albuquerque to experience the Balloon Fiesta. I had not heard of the festival until last year when one of…
Review: United Airlines (757-300) First Class Boston to Chicago
I figured that I could leave the hotel at 8am and make it to the airport with plenty of time to spare for my flight. Well, I looked out of my window to…
Review: Residence Inn-Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
The Residence Inn Tudor Wharf is walking distance from popular spots such as TD Garden, Ducali Pizzeria, Boston Beerworks on Canal, and more.