Last week, I wrote about my experience requesting a wheelchair on American Airlines. The one-way trip was booked as an award ticket for 7,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles…
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BREAKING: Negative COVID Test Required to Enter U.S.
I wrote a post, just a couple of days ago, imploring travelers to get a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) prior to and after their trip. The post generated quite a few positive and negative responses…
Should You Get a PCR Test Prior to Travel?
I should not have to say this, but the coronavirus pandemic is still raging throughout the world. The United Kingdom and the United States of America are two countries where the cases…
Review: Gyozaya Ninoni – Fukuoka
We returned to hotel to freshen up and relax after the long day of fun at Uminonakamishi Seaside Park. The day of playing did, however, give us quite the appetite. Rather than eating at the hotel, which had almost 30 restaurants/shops, we gave our…
Day Trip to Uminonakamichi Island
We rested a bit on the day of travel to Fukuoka because it was a long journey, especially for me. I traveled from Bangkok to Singapore to Tokyo and on to Fukuoka on the shinkansen within a 24-hour span. I love traveling but…
UPDATE: Sriwijaya Air 737 Goes Missing
Earlier today, a Sriwijaya Air 737-500 went missing just four minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, Indonesia. The legacy Boeing 737, not a 737 MAX, was scheduled for a 90 minute flight to…
American Airlines Complimentary Gift
I have been a huge advocate for United Airlines over the years. Starting with the United Airlines credit card and even acquiring MileagePlus Platinum elite status. In the years that have followed…
Citi Prestige Changes $250 Travel Benefit for 2021
The Citi Prestige card is one I have had in my wallet since I began exploring and documenting the world, as I see it. The card, while cute and heavy, comes with a…
Boeing Charged with 737 MAX Fraud Conspiracy
The Boeing Company has been levied fines and penalties well over $2.5 billion by the United States’ Department of Justice. The company entered into a deferred…
American Airlines Pandemic Precautions
Let’s begin. Upon entering Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma city, the signs and workers informed me that EVERYONE was required to wear masks at all times while in…
Review: Hilton Seahawk – Fukuoka
I decided to book the Hilton Sea Hawk in Fukuoka for our short stay in the city. Â There were two main reasons for staying at the property: 1) location/amenities…
American Airlines Wheelchair Request
I went to Oklahoma City this past weekend to visit one of my good friends. Â When it became closer to the time for him to drive me back to Abilene, because of my still healing broken…
Travel Items to Purchase on Amazon Prime Day {2020}
Some links to credit cards and other products may earn a referral commission. Furthermore, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For full advertising disclosure, click here. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is finally upon us. Amazon Prime Day is…
Phillips Loop Return to Blogging
This year has been one we will not soon forget. There has been over 200,000 American lives lost, while the total worldwide is fives times that amount, due to complications from coronavirus. In addition to the lives lost, millions of…
Review: Nozomi Shinkansen – Tokyo to Fukuoka
The early morning arrival in Tokyo gave me plenty of time to burn before heading over to Tokyo Station to catch the Nozomi Shinkansen to Hakata Station. I quickly processed through immigrations and…