Wow! I cannot believe that we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the blog. The past year has had a lot of ups and downs but I have continued to do what I love…
Month: July 2018
Update: Avianca’s Response to My Missed Flight Complaint
A couple of days ago, my Avianca flight from Panama to El Slavador had the distinct honor of being the first flight that I could remember ever missing. The crazy part about the entire situation was that I was…
Review: Gypsy Joynt
For my last meal in Galveston, I decided to meet my cousin at Miller’s Seawall Grill because I wanted to try the all day breakfast that they offer. Miller’s, much like most of the places that I visited, was located on Seawall Boulevard…
Temporary Closure of the American Express Centurion Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
American Express Centurion Lounges are some of my favorite lounges to visit. I visit one on just about every trip because I travel through Dallas or Houston. The following bit of news will break my…
Review: Pho Tai – Galveston
At this point in my Galveston experience, I was not impressed by the seafood offering in the city. I searched around for a bit and then came across Pho Tai. It looked very local and aged, to say the least…
Air China 777-300 First Class in 5 Pictures
Hola from Houston. I just completed my short trip to Panama. The overall planning of the trip was solid until I went to board my return flight home. Despite that unfortunate episode…
Missed Flight: Avianca Airlines’ Check In Fiasco
I am currently sitting at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama. Sitting in an airport would not usually be blog worthy…
Review: Jimmy’s on the Pier
The first building that I paid attention to in Galveston was Jimmy’s on the Pier. Not because it was the only restaurant near the Courtyard Galveston, but its location and views were unmatched. The distance from the…
Review: Red Barn Butchers
I am always on the lookout for great local food, especially barbecue. Having tried a few local spots that were ok, I was resigned to the fact that there were not any…
Review: Pleasure Pier
During our travels up and down Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, my son became excited every time that he saw the tea cup Ferris wheel at Pleasure Pier. We dedicated one afternoon to…
Review: BLVD Seafood
After being disappointed by Cajun Creek the day prior, I wanted to try another seafood restaurant. BLVD Seafood was the next restaurant on the list. BLVD was located…
Review: Sunflower Bakery
I decided to try out a local breakfast spot that the one of the hotel employees recommended. Unlike the seafood restaurants, I did not search any reviews of Sunflower Bakery. The restaurant was approximately…
Update: I Have Not Received My United Airlines Bonus Miles from Reliant Energy
About three months ago, I wrote about how I “received” 27,000 United Airlines miles by making the switch to Reliant Energy for my home electricity needs. It has been just a bit more than…
The NAACP Lifts American Airlines Travel Advisory
Last October, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for American Airlines. The advisory was issued due to a rise in disturbing incidents reported by African American passengers while…
How to Retrieve an Airline Confirmation or E-ticket Number?
As many of you know, I have an upcoming trip to Panama. The trip will allow me to fly on Air China’s 777-300 in First Class and TACA Airlines E-190 in Business Class. I will also get to check out…