I usually drive from my house directly to Dallas or Oklahoma City on the day of travel, but I wanted to change it up prior to this trip. There are quite a few hotel options near the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. I have stayed at more…
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Introduction: First Class to Panama on Air China
Hi and welcome to my next trip report. As most of you know, all of my trips are short and this one is more of the same. I planned the trip to Panama with the sole purpose of flying Air China’s First Class between…
Happy Birthday: Phillips Loop Blog Turns One Year Old
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…
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…