Singapore Airlines, has announced five upcoming changes to its frequent flyer program, KrisFlyer. In an email to its members, Singapore outlined changes that will occur in the…
Phillips Loop 9 Travel Goals for 2019
Now that we are a few days into the new year, I wanted to give you all my goals for the year to come. If you have been following the blog for some time, you know that my trips are spontaneous and…
American Airlines Issues Travel Waiver for Passengers Affected by Texas Winter Storm
A severe winter storm is scheduled to impact parts of Texas beginning today and continuing through Friday morning. The storm has the potential to produce freezing rain and/or a few inches of snow. As of this morning…
Review: Aloft Hotel – Fort Worth
After a little less than a week in San Antonio, it was time for me to return home to North Texas. I heard all week about the impending inclement weather that was to blanket Texas. I figured it would…
Phillips Loop Blog 2018 Year in Review – Fourth Quarter
Hi, welcome to the last installment of the blog’s year in review. I have covered the first, second, and third quarters of 2018 during the…
Phillips Loop Blog Top 18 Posts for 2018
As I was completing the year in review for the blog, it made me think what my readers find interesting. I enjoy experiencing new…
Phillips Loop Blog 2018 Year in Review – Third Quarter
As I continue to look back on the year, I find myself in the third quarter. Most of my travel during this period was throughout Texas and Central America. I hope that you…
What Happened at Gatwick Airport?
Last week, I wrote about the drones that caused a disruption at Gatwick Airport. The airport, located just south of London, was closed for almost two days. The closure caused…
United Airlines’ Stroopwafel Returns in January 2019
There are not many things that get me as excited as traveling. I love the entire process, especially the journey. A lot of the “journeys” are on United Airlines. One of my favorite…
Phillips Loop Blog 2018 Year in Review – Second Quarter
The first quarter of 2018 was special for me because it afforded me the opportunity to visit many places within the United States. I am very thankful that I am able to travel…
Phillips Loop Blog 2018 Year in Review – First Quarter
Hi, welcome to the first installment of the annual year in review for Phillips Loop Blog. I started this annual review to share some of my most memorable travel moments for the past year. In the 2017…
Review: Gristmill River Restaurant – Gruene
I enjoyed my time at Mash’d with my friend but now it was time to drive to Gristmill River Restaurant in Gruene, Texas just outside of New Braunfels. If you have ever driven…
Amazon Announces Expansion of Air Network
Amazon, the biggest online retailer in the world, announced an expansion of its air network on Friday. The company stated that the expansion is in line with providing…
Drones Cause Travel Disruptions at Gatwick Airport
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…
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…