In a nod to my hopes of traveling more this year, I came across a promotion from Spirit Airlines which seems sure to get more passengers in the sky. The airline is offering an…
Man Hid in O’Hare for Three Months
I love traveling more than I can ever put into words. The journey, to me, is far greater than the destination. Some airports have really awesome places to visit to get away from the noise in the terminal. Some of my favorites are the…
Review: All Nippon Airways (737-800) Economy Class – Naha to Nagoya
After a short visit in Okinawa to recharge, it was now time to start the long journey back to the United States. I changed my original flight from Naha to Tokyo because I did not want to…
Atlas Air Orders Last 4 Boeing 747 Aircraft
The Boeing 747, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Skies”, was a mainstay in the passenger travel industry for nearly 50 years. Over the years, due to the introduction of…
Review: ANA 767-300 Business Class – Fukuoka to Naha
I left the lounge 30 minutes prior to departure because I did not want to have another missed flight on this trip. As I was walking out, an announcement came over the Public Address System for passengers to…
Marriott Bonvoy Announces Elite Benefits (2021)
Marriott Bonvoy has announced additional elite benefits for 2021. This elite benefit continues the annual rollout of perks for Marriott elite members. I am a huge…
Review: All Nippon Airways Lounge – Fukuoka
The two days in Fukuoka went by entirely too fast. My family and I said our “see you laters” and I headed to the lobby to secure transportation to the airport. Fukuoka International was…
What Is the No Fly List?
The past week has been a difficult one for the United Stated of America. The riots at the Capitol left an officer, Brian Sicknick, and four others dead. In turn, people throughout the world have…
Airbnb Cancels All Washington, D.C. Reservations During the Presidential Inauguration
Today Airbnb announced, via press release, that all current reservations for the week of the Presidential Inauguration in the Washington, D.C. metro area have been or will be…
American Airlines Award Ticket Upgrade
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…
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…