As I mentioned in the previous post, there was no shortage of places to eat near the hotel. One in particular, The Garage Burgers & Beer, caught my eye. I had never heard of the restaurant until…
A few months ago, I wrote about United Airlines canceling their Los Angeles to Singapore flight to add a second daily flight from San Francisco. I felt that this added flight would only increase competition between…
A few weeks ago, I was scheduled to be in Oklahoma City for two days before driving to San Antonio for six days. This trip was part of a week and a half being on temporary duty for…
Yesterday, I wrote the introduction to my most recent trip report. I wrote it because, at the time, I was sitting in my hotel room without any plans. There was no reason to believe that I would attach anything…
Hi, welcome to my next trip report. This trip report will cover my most recent road trip to Oklahoma City and San Antonio. It will follow the format of my previous trip reports, meaning that it will…
Marriott and Starwood recently completed a merger that made the company the largest hotel chain in the world. After the merger, the company’s number of annual guests was astronomical. Having such a large…
On October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea while on an early morning flight from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang. The crash of the Boeing 737 MAX resulted in the…
A severe winter storm is impacting the midwestern United States. The storm is impacting travelers from Nebraska through Michigan. There is never an ideal time for storms when traveling, but this has to be…
I start every day off with a short phrase or “spiritual reminder” that helps me focus on the tasks that I need to accomplish. That reminder is
We had an eventful time getting to Costa Rica, but our time there was more about relaxation. I did take my friends to Crocodile Bridge and Jaco Beach. For out last night in Costa Rica…
I travel a lot, so naturally, I receive a ton of questions from friends, family, and readers. The questions range from what to pack to how…
I left the American Express Centurion Lounge approximately 15 minutes to boarding. The departure gate was at the far end of the terminal. American Airlines notoriously (or efficiently) boards early. To my surprise…
The Citi Prestige Card is one of my favorite cards. It offers an array of benefits that I value and for that reason, I keep it in my wallet. Citi recently announced that the…
Lion Air, in the wake of aircraft accident that killed 189 people, is dealing with another aircraft incident. According to the Straits Times, a Lion Air 737-900 (JT633) carrying 145 passengers was forced…
Last week I posted about Singapore Airlines nonstop flight between Seattle and Singapore that is due to launch on September 3, 2019. This flight will mark the fourth nonstop flight between…