On Wednesday night, Gatwick Airport, located just south of London reported that two drones were spotted over the airfield. The drone sightings caused the airport to suspend all flights out…
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Review: Mash’d – The Rim/San Antonio
After a chilly dinner at Thai Chalurn, I decided to try my luck at another restaurant in San Antonio. One of my military friends invited me to dinner at Mash’d, located at…
CBP to International Travelers: Allow 72 Hours for ESTA
Last week, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a press release that reminded international travelers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization to apply when the ticket is
Review: Thai Chalurn – Windcrest
My first couple of days in San Antonio were a whirlwind so I chose to grab some familiar, yet quick food before I turned in for the night. I ended up eating at Taco Cabana and Buffalo Wild Wings…
Review: Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Windcrest
After my short stay in Oklahoma City, it was time for me to make my way to San Antonio for a week of work. I was not particularly keen of making this drive, but it had to be done.I booked a single…
Review: The Garage – Del City
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…
United Airlines Announces San Francisco Route Expansion
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…
Review: Springhill Suites Oklahoma City/Del City
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…
How to Redeem Marriott Credit Card Annual Night Certificate at Starwood Properties
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…
Introduction: Road Trip through Texas and Oklahoma
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 Data Breach
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…
Officials Release Preliminary Report on Crash of Lion Air 610
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…
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for Passengers Affected by Midwest Winter Storm
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…
Happy Thanksgiving: Why is Phillips Loop Thankful?
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
Review: El Camino Del Vino
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…