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How Airline Loyalty is Like Dating
Perhaps I’ve been a little too focused on this subject lately, but it’s been on my mind. I’ve been loyal to two airlines over my flying lifetime, not at the same time. I like my current airline, but...
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Tracking the History of the Ghan Train in Alice Springs
“Well, there’s the Old Timers Museum, School of the Air, and the Old Ghan Museum isn’t too far away,” our cab driver kindly suggested as we drove to pick up our campervan and begin our exploration of...
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In Defense of the Cruise
I talk about travel a lot. Usually with anyone who will listen, and many times with people who are just standing still long enough for me to strike up a conversation. Oftentimes the conversation comes...
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Is Eurail Worth It? A Review by a Thirty-Something Non-Backpacker
Few things capture the travel imagination more than the idea of hopping across Europe by train. Short journeys through breathtaking landscapes, having breakfast in London and dinner in Paris, you get...
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On the Green Path: My Experience with Eco-Friendly Airport Transfers
Getting to the airport can be a complicated affair, depending on where you live and the quality of the public transportation system. Even if you have the best public transportation system in the...
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Around the World in Business Class
I like a certain level of comfort when I travel, it’s just who I am. Why be uncomfortable when I can be comfortable after all. This permeates throughout the travel experience, from nice hotels to...
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Upper Class Comfort on Virgin Atlantic
Flying in the 21st century isn’t a whole lot of fun, let’s be honest. There are long lines, full planes, myriad number of fees and general discomfort. There are a few airlines though that still manage...
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Finding Value Instead of Getting Screwed When Booking Award Travel
I personally believe that being loyal to one airline is very important, and I’ve expounded on this in previous posts. Hopefully you will fly enough to earn status, get perks and of course earn lots of...
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Virgin Atlantic – The Best Lounges in the World?
A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to fly Virgin Atlantic for the first time; actually it was my first time flying on any Virgin aircraft. I had a lot of expectations going into it; the...
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Why Do People Love Train Travel So Much?
For some people the process of getting from one place to the other is a pain, a chore, an experience to dread with fear and trepidation. For others, like me, the act of travel itself, be it flying or...
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The Hills Are Alive: A Journey Along the Bernina Express
Just a couple of hours north of Milan lies the Italian mountain town of Tirano. No, not Torino the site of the 2006 Olympic Games, which is slightly confusing when planning a trip. The lesser known...
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Flying High in Premium Business Class on LAN Airlines
On a recent flight to Chile from the U.S., I had the chance to experience LAN Airline’s Premium Business Class product and wow was I impressed. I guess I’m used to some carriers who don’t devote a lot...
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The Sin of Reading a Book on a Plane – The Great Electronics Debate
Earlier this week the FAA let leak the fact they might consider loosening the rules regarding electronics on commercial aircraft. As many of us know, under current rules personal electronics must be...
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How To Fly On a Plane: A Slightly Sarcastic Checklist
I’ve started writing this post a hundred times on a hundred flights after being annoyed by fellow passengers. Sometimes the post was sarcastic, other times downright mean but never have I actually...
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Battling Misconceptions: Five Reasons Why I Love Cruises
People can be so opinionated sometimes, and that’s absolutely true when it comes to travel. Everyone thinks that their unique travel style, their trips and adventures are the only way to get out there...
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Flying in Coach – A Quick Review of Three Airlines
I’m a luxury guy and try to leverage my miles and upgrades whenever I can. Sadly this is not often enough and frequently I find myself flying in economy. It’s not the end of the world though; many...
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Ultra Long-Haul Review: Flying with EVA Air
I fly a lot, I enjoy it for the most part and instead of dreading long-haul flights I actually look forward to them. I tend to prefer longer flights because I can get more done. I can get a good...
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7 Tips To Help Survive A Long Flight
Flying is an integral part of the travel experience for many of us and while I personally love a long flight, I realize that many people do not. I think that’s because they just don’t know how to...
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Virgin Australia: International Premium Economy Review
A few days ago I had the opportunity to fly with Virgin Australia for the first time, an experience I long looked forward to. I had flown with their sister airline Virgin Atlantic last year and the...
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VIDEO: Platinum Service Onboard the Indian-Pacific Train in Australia
I recently had the opportunity to take one of the world’s great train journeys, the Indian-Pacific from Perth to Adelaide, Australia. I’ll be posting a full review plus some other stories from this...
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