Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

My thoughts and opinions on the broader travel industry, plus extra glimpses of my personal journeys.

Latest Insights

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8 Reasons To Get Ink Business Preferred With Best-Ever 100K Bonus
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Airplane Window Shade Etiquette: Who Has Control?
  • September 21, 2021
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American Airlines Is Very Bad At Selling Upgrades
  • September 21, 2021
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My Favorite Timezones For Living & Traveling
  • September 21, 2021
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Here Are My Favorite Airline Ad Campaigns
  • September 20, 2021
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Do You Have To “Dress The Part” In First Class?
  • September 20, 2021
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Is Guatemala City Worth Visiting?
  • September 20, 2021
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Thoughts On Recent Domestic First Class Meals
  • September 20, 2021
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Dear Alaska Airlines: Can You Please Fly To Miami?
  • September 13, 2021
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What Is A Boutique Hotel? Here’s My Take…
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Flying To London Via Puerto Rico
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Hotel Hopping In Amazing Los Cabos
  • May 24, 2021
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Taking My Mom To Greece!

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