Checking this morning I’ve written over 8,000 blog posts in the past seven years.
That’s an average of three posts per day, and well over 12 million words. We won’t even talk about the comments and emails, but, yeah, my life outside this blog is every bit as exciting as you’d expect based on those numbers. 😉
If I had to pick a favorite post, I’m not sure I could. I have some favorite memories, and some days that were especially fun. but it’s somewhat like picking a favorite child.
So you tell me! I have an unopened EVA Air Rimowa amenity kit (plus some other goodies) to giveaway today.
To enter, just leave a comment below sharing a link to your favorite post on the blog over the years, and telling everyone why you liked it.
You have until 11:59PM Pacific today! The winners of each of the daily contests will be announced on Sunday, February 8th.
Definitely the story where a stranger wanted to buy your sweater! Also, when you wore pajamas in the terminal.
I'd say the one of Royal Jordanian review as it had lots of mixed feelings!!!!! https://onemileatatime.com/a-royal-dishhonor-royal-jordanian-business-class-bangkok-to-hong-kong/
I missed the cutoff but I'll share anyhow. Love them all but especially enjoyed the recent father/son bonding trip. Tugged at the heartstrings and was a joy to read along!
https://onemileatatime.com/hello-from-singapore-and-dont-be-a-douche-like-me/
By far. Not to be mean, but it is funny to read about your 'mishaps'. And to be really honest, it takes a lot for someone to post about themselves like that :-P
There's so many posts that I love, but I have to admit that I truly LOVED your review post of Eva Air's Hello Kitty Business Class flight from Tokyo to Taipei! It was so out of the ordinary and fun! You had me with the HK toilet paper! But, the Hello Kitty paté was da bomb! Don't they have Rimowa amenity kits on Eva Air?
https://onemileatatime.com/review-eva-air-hello-kitty-business-class-tokyo-taipei/
The sweater story in the lounge.
There are LOADS of posts that I like from here, but this might be a surprise to everyone. It's not conventional, but this piece of news made me aspire for my first F award seat - and I'm even able to take my partner with me on my round birthday trip thanks to this!
https://onemileatatime.com/ana-first-class-coming-to-seattle-singapore-and-frankfurt/
Really, a huge thanks to you and your posts for bringing the unreachable within reach!
Trip with your Dad.. one of the best.
Honestly, ben, my favorite post was your reflections on flying after your HK Royal Jordanian flight. I loved your transparency and realness. Even though I lived in a China for most of my 20s, I'm still afraid of flying. I know the aftermath was really tough, yet you opened yourself and your pain to your readers, and I know it impacted many of us. PS I've never flown international first class (yet), but you can...
Honestly, ben, my favorite post was your reflections on flying after your HK Royal Jordanian flight. I loved your transparency and realness. Even though I lived in a China for most of my 20s, I'm still afraid of flying. I know the aftermath was really tough, yet you opened yourself and your pain to your readers, and I know it impacted many of us. PS I've never flown international first class (yet), but you can bet I'll know the difference between Dom and Krug when I do, thanks to you!
I really enjoyed your dad's post on your recent trip. We sometimes take traveling for granted but it was refreshing to see your father's genuine enthusiasm and appreciation.
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-dads-thoughts/
"To the Vaterland with my Vater" Dad's thoughts is my favorite. My parents are also from Germany so I can relate : ) "Lufty" does it every time for me!
https://onemileatatime.com/vaterland-vater-dads-thoughts/
I'll have to say my favorite post was the LHR-DXB flight where you were reaccommodated on Emirates unexpectedly. A strange, unexpected, and very awarding twist which turned into an amazing experience. Also provided for a lot of gossip at the dinner table with my friends months later.
Hanging out with Justin Ross Lee: https://onemileatatime.com/about/
And oh yea, I forgot what miles points are worth entries are very beneficial to place some sorta of valuation on the currency for the average person.
Definitely this one https://onemileatatime.com/taking-my-pants-off-in-the-admirals-club%E2%80%A6/
It was one of the first posts I ever read here, and gave me a real insight into your humor. :)
My favorite post.... well, actually was the series of posts about surprising your Dad with an around the world trip for his birthday. Great series. Here's one sample: https://onemileatatime.com/dad-guesses-next-destination/
Enjoy all of your posts Ben, but the one that stands out to me is your New Years trip to Europe. You visited Edinburgh and Prague which are two cities I really loved when I was there.
Happy 7th! Thanks for all the good reads! :)
Although a recent post, I really liked: https://onemileatatime.com/
While it isn't necessarily my favorite post, It's the post I've shared the most.
Often times when I'm catching up with friends that have gone off to college, I'll get asked about my current job. I usually give them positive insight on the industry (unless I've had a bad week at work), but regardless of the week, I always seem to find myself telling them about the...
Although a recent post, I really liked: https://onemileatatime.com/
While it isn't necessarily my favorite post, It's the post I've shared the most.
Often times when I'm catching up with friends that have gone off to college, I'll get asked about my current job. I usually give them positive insight on the industry (unless I've had a bad week at work), but regardless of the week, I always seem to find myself telling them about the cool and interesting people I've met, and for most of my friends, there isn't anything cooler than traveling the world for a living (I know there's more to it, but I don't get too technical with them in these conversations lol).
So whenever they seem intrigued about, I'll usually send them over to the blog or to the above post so that they can gain a little bit more insight :).
I think the best posts have been the ones when you've traveled with your mom or dad. They've made me want to do something similar....on a slightly smaller scale.
Love all your posts. You are so much fun to read. Would like to meet you in person. If you ever need a break from flights and hotels, you can always put your feet up in Palm Springs.
my fave post(s) was how u got, bought, used, & burned the pts, miles, etc. Very enlightening. I have been a good student of yours.
Loved reading about the first class lounge / concourse in Dubai - my wife & I will be spending some time there on an Alaska award next month!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-emirates-first-class-lounge-dubai-dxb/
Easy… the time you you were in Hong Kong and a guy asked for your sweater:
https://onemileatatime.com/2012/11/13/“excuse-me-can-i-have-your-sweater”/
The most helpful for me was "How to select Etihad seats online"
Thank you
https://onemileatatime.com/review-park-hyatt-washington-dc/
I got married at that hotel.
My favorite trip report was the Etihad Airways Business Class A330 Dusseldorf To Abu Dhabi. It was a really good trip report but my favorite part was at the end when the customs guy was being really creepy. You described it so well that if you were not a blogger you could be a professional story teller if that is a thing!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-etihad-airways-business-class-a330-dusseldorf-to-abu-dhabi/
Recently definitely the videos highlighting yor dad's excitement. The first ones documenting the previous trips with your mom and dad were also good reads. While I enjoy reading your reports for products I aspire to fly, my favorites have been the more personal ones detailing your excitement and impressions as well as that of those close to you.
this heads-up helped me take some great trips! https://onemileatatime.com/when-to-buy-miles/
I have several favorites, but I will choose TAM's report for two reasons:
- you were pretty high on bubbles, as you said;
- it's your only review of a brazilian airline so far.
Cmon, Rimowa, come to papa!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-tam-first-class-777-300er-sao-paulo-new-york/
This one because I could win something
https://onemileatatime.com/luckys-lucky-7th-favorite-posts/
https://onemileatatime.com/around-the-world-in-a-week-part-one-the-planning-process/
this round-the-world trip using aeroplan miles was what inspired me to get into the miles game in the first place. if i remember correctly, there happened to be an AMEX platinum 100k sign-up bonus some time that year, which i took advantage of. this netted me enough AMEX MR points, which i transferred to aeroplan, and enabled me to do my own first RTW miles trip. all thanks to you, lucky!
https://onemileatatime.com/around-the-world-in-a-week-part-one-the-planning-process/
this round-the-world trip using aeroplan miles was what inspired me to get into the miles game in the first place. if i remember correctly, there happened to be an AMEX platinum 100k sign-up bonus some time that year, which i took advantage of. this netted me enough AMEX MR points, which i transferred to aeroplan, and enabled me to do my own first RTW miles trip. all thanks to you, lucky!
I enjoyed when you took the private jet down to SAN from SEA. ( I think those were the city pairs). It was funny how it seemed so nonchalant, like getting a cup of coffee. "you wanna ride in my private jet tomorrow?" "sure, why not?"
https://onemileatatime.com/the-last-aeroplan-hurrah-swiss-first-class-lounge-zurich-swiss-first-class-zurich-to-bangkok/
This was not my favorite post but it was the one that introduced me to that grouchy old fart Frank.
An earlier comment mentioned the post which featured Lucky's coming out. Lucky did it in a matter-of-fact, so-what manner but it nonetheless brought a big smile to my face.
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-dads-thoughts/
This is the best ever! Hands down!!!! I absolutely loved following this trip! It brought me so much joy to see you both so happy!!!!
I really enjoyed your writeup and experience with La Compagnie
https://onemileatatime.com/review-la-compagnie-business-class-757-paris-newark/
This is my fave because i really want to fly it.
https://onemileatatime.com/best-etihad-a380-first-apartment-seats/
I absolutely LOVE all of your airline trip reports! I could never choose a favorite airline post, but I really loved your post about Tierra Santa while in Buenos Aires. This is one of your most memorable posts, in my opinion, since it literally left me laughing out loud :D
https://onemileatatime.com/in-buenos-aires-easter-comes-every-hour-at-the-worlds-only-religious-theme-park/
I tried to search for the post that really got me hooked and I couldn't find it. So I'm going back to the beginning as where would we be without getting started.... https://onemileatatime.com/welcome/
I generally like your blogposts, there was one however that striked me most.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-emirates-first-class-a380-los-angeles-to-dubai/
Where your dad drinks the most expensive drink from the emirates bar and is delightful that he is given the opportunity to have that drink together with you on a unforgetable journey.
The trip report with your dad was epic. But my favorite one was the ey a380 F report
edit: ** Wong Chin**
I am new here. Just been flowing your posts for a couple of months.
However, it was very special to read about your round the world with your father. That was very thoughtful and sweet. I lost my father when I was 23. I had been attending college in the USA and he was in Brazil. He never had a chance to travel abroad and now that I have seen a lot of the...
I am new here. Just been flowing your posts for a couple of months.
However, it was very special to read about your round the world with your father. That was very thoughtful and sweet. I lost my father when I was 23. I had been attending college in the USA and he was in Brazil. He never had a chance to travel abroad and now that I have seen a lot of the world, I think of how fun it would have been to take him around, had I had the chance. He loved the Blue Danube waltz. So, when I went to Vienna for the first time, I jumped a fence and raced down to the river to place a photo of his with some flowers on the river.
Good for you for traveling with you dad and sharing about it.
I did however, take my 91 year old mother to Portugal, Spain and Madeira island when she was 80. Her grandparents immigrated from Madeira to Brazil back when. We even got their married certificates. So, yes, taking your father around the world was sweet. So, it will be taking your mom ( if you have not yet) to Asia.
Safe travels...
A Royal (dis)HHonor: Royal Jordanian Business Class Bangkok to Hong Kong
https://onemileatatime.com/a-royal-dishhonor-royal-jordanian-business-class-bangkok-to-hong-kong/
The way you described this made me laugh so hard when I read this(not that the flight was fun). I felt like I was on the flight.
You are sooooo danged prolific that it's difficult to nail just one as a favorite, however:
https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-singapore-airlines-first-class-singapore-to-tokyo-narita/
Probably the best in-flight service I've ever read about -- certainly never experienced! Plus the fact that it was your first meeting Wong Ching / Janesis makes this TR memorable to me.
A Royal (dis)HHonor: Royal Jordanian Business Class Bangkok to Hong Kong
https://onemileatatime.com/a-royal-dishhonor-royal-jordanian-business-class-bangkok-to-hong-kong/
Your Humor and the way you described the flight was insanely entertaining. I felt like I was on the flight.
I love Air France - their service is excellent and the product is polished. Granted I haven't flown many of the Pacific brands, but Air France is still my favorite for trans-Atlantic. So my favorite post is your review of the Air France lounge in Paris. So over the top! Amazing food, a spa, and even a gift from the lounge! I also love that they guilted you into having some wine!
Happy anniversary and...
I love Air France - their service is excellent and the product is polished. Granted I haven't flown many of the Pacific brands, but Air France is still my favorite for trans-Atlantic. So my favorite post is your review of the Air France lounge in Paris. So over the top! Amazing food, a spa, and even a gift from the lounge! I also love that they guilted you into having some wine!
Happy anniversary and thank you for all the amazing reviews and trip reports!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-air-france-first-class-lounge-paris/
Clearly the Royal Jordanian experience.
https://onemileatatime.com/my-royal-jordanian-flight-from-hell/
Definitely "The Last Aeroplan Hurrah" which helped me plan a trip very similar to Hong Kong, Seoul, and Bangkok and got me addicted to this blog.
https://onemileatatime.com/the-last-aeroplan-hurrah-introduction/
https://onemileatatime.com/the-last-aeroplan-hurrah-ritz-carlton-hong-kong/
The Last Aeroplan Hurrah: Asiana First Class Seoul Incheon to Frankfurt
that’s how I discovered your blog.
https://onemileatatime.com/chasing-the-a380-introduction/
The first post I read on your blog, and get me started with my obsession with miles and points.
I loved when you got drunk in the Virgin Club and fell asleep and almost missed your flight!
I recently returned from a study visit to Saudi Arabia and thought this post on Saudia was rather interesting!
https://onemileatatime.com/saudia-wont-introduce-gender-segregated-seating/
Love your blog!
https://onemileatatime.com/a380-extravaganza-singapore-airlines-suites-class-san-francisco-to-hong-kong/
I revisit this link many times, as my goal for a long time was to make it on a long Singapore Suites flight with my fiance. I have the points, now just need the time and to find the availability! Still, this link reminds me of not forgetting what I want!
I also loved hearing about your mom and the Aman Bali. Sounds like an amazing trip and it was wonderful of you to take her there! https://onemileatatime.com/the-aman-bali-experience/
https://onemileatatime.com/review-british-airways-a380-first-class-london-heathrow-los-angeles/
Love the look of the BA first class!
https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
I loved this post as it showed pure enjoyment and made for a great read!! Keep up the great work!
When lucky and his mom barely made the Cathay Pacific flight back to San Francisco. Love lucky's mom
https://onemileatatime.com/review-cathay-pacific-first-class-hong-kong-san-francisco/
the first "dad's toughts" post
My favorite post is your review of Cathay's JFK-YVR service from 2014, because fifth freedom and Krug! https://onemileatatime.com/review-cathay-pacific-first-class-777-300er-new-york-vancouver/
I guess that off all the posts, I enjoy reading about the ones you wrote about you and your dad's trip. I can imagine being with my parents and see their surprised faces. It would be invaluable to see it happen. You are really "Lucky" to have the trip with your dad and now with your mom!!!
Probably your loud sex in hotels post. Quite a funny title
https://onemileatatime.com/tips-redeeming-airline-miles/
Factors that make me think this include (but are not limited to):
1) It is concise
2) It has depth in specific examples
3) It is beginner enough that I can forward people new to the hobby
Nothing can beat the excitement of your dad for the surprise trip
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-introduction/
Honestly, they are ALL really good.. very usable and entertaining..
I really liked the whole
"I'm going to live in hotels!"
"4 weeks to moving into hotels"
"Uh, am I CRAZY to move into hotels full-time?"
"I'm going CRAZY in hotels"
Series.
https://onemileatatime.com/less-than-one-week-till-i-move-into-hotels-full-time/
here is one of my favs.
Your first Emirates shower has to be a classic. You're so excited, I'm fairly certain you self-censored the part where you wet your pants. It's still a great read...
https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
All of your posts are great, but a recent favorite, was your post on your inaugural flight in the Etihad A380 Apartment. Hoping to be able to fly the product later this year.
https://onemileatatime.com/etihad-a380-first-class-apartment/
https://onemileatatime.com/many-miles-take/
This one. It saves me sooooo much time when I am thinking of taking a trip or helping others use their miles. Pure gold.
There are so many posts I like for entertainment value though!
Hi Lucky,
this post: https://onemileatatime.com/best-award-ticket-ever-canceled/ about canceling your best award ticket is my favorite post.
The reason is not, that you cancelled this award ticket, even though I admire you for making this difficult decision. The reason is what you did and doing at the moment instead: you spend time with your mom and travel around with her. Your decision moved me, because I live abroad by myself since 2009. Due to the...
Hi Lucky,
this post: https://onemileatatime.com/best-award-ticket-ever-canceled/ about canceling your best award ticket is my favorite post.
The reason is not, that you cancelled this award ticket, even though I admire you for making this difficult decision. The reason is what you did and doing at the moment instead: you spend time with your mom and travel around with her. Your decision moved me, because I live abroad by myself since 2009. Due to the long distance I can't see my mom as often as I want. As probably every child I love my mom. I am graduating next month, so after reading that post from you, I started planning a trip for me and my mom. Since she is still working, it won´t be as long as your trip, but it will be a good one week trip to places she ever wanted to see, but would never go by herself. As a funny coincidence she just had her 60th birthday.
As probably most of your readers I am an aviation geek. So I really like to read all your flight reviews etc. But the post of canceling your best award ticket and making a trip with your mom made me really think about how I can spend my money (since I don´t have that many miles) or my time better. Thank you Lucky.
Please keep on writing.
Greetings from Austria.
So like everyone else has said... I do love virtually every post.
In your tips section, the "Difficult Destinations" posts are especially valuable and interesting.
Too many funny, interesting, entertaining trip reports to pick just one.
So I'm going with the "Best first/business class redemptions" : https://onemileatatime.com/great-deals/award-sweet-spots/
This posted soon after I became a regular reader and really gave me aspirational ideas for my personal travel. Seeing all of the amazing redemptions out there from...
So like everyone else has said... I do love virtually every post.
In your tips section, the "Difficult Destinations" posts are especially valuable and interesting.
Too many funny, interesting, entertaining trip reports to pick just one.
So I'm going with the "Best first/business class redemptions" : https://onemileatatime.com/great-deals/award-sweet-spots/
This posted soon after I became a regular reader and really gave me aspirational ideas for my personal travel. Seeing all of the amazing redemptions out there from so many different airlines totally kicked my hobby into a new gear. This post more than any other really started motivating me in the travel rewards/points game.
Thanks Lucky!
Toss up between your dad tending bar on Emirates and you giggling about the in flight shower!
Dad at Emirates A380 bar
https://onemileatatime.com/review-emirates-first-class-a380-los-angeles-to-dubai/
Giggling in the shower
https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
My favorite post(s) are these from your trip with your parents! It's priceless to read how your dad or mom's react when you took them to these wonderful trips!
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-introduction/
Need I say more? This is by far the best trip Lucky has ever taken, for both himself and his readers. If I could put in all the links I would, but this is just the beginning of the best trip report ever!
This is a really hard question for me, but one of my favorites is https://onemileatatime.com/guide-to-the-emirates-a380-first-class-shower-suite/
I think that even though the first post I ever read here where I saw your photos from first class (it's been so long I don't remember the specific airline) and it really spiked my interest in this hobby would be a top contender, kicking off your round the world trip with your dad was really special: https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-introduction/
Everything leading up to it and the entire trip report was just awesome.
Thanks for everything you...
I think that even though the first post I ever read here where I saw your photos from first class (it's been so long I don't remember the specific airline) and it really spiked my interest in this hobby would be a top contender, kicking off your round the world trip with your dad was really special: https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-introduction/
Everything leading up to it and the entire trip report was just awesome.
Thanks for everything you do Ben. Your blog is fantastic.
Review: EVA Air Hello Kitty Royal Laurel Class Taipei to Los Angeles
https://onemileatatime.com/review-eva-air-hello-kitty-business-class-taipei-los-angeles/
Why? Because, Hello Kitty!!! :-)
I loved your Air France A380 review, especially when your mum replied to your texts with "I am not sure how good that looks?". That had me laughing out loud. Congratulations on 7 years and 8000 posts! Here's to another 7!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-air-france-a380-first-class-los-angeles-to-paris/
Having never thought of going to Hong Kong before this post has made me put it on my list of cities to visit as soon as an opportunity opens. Wonderful writing on this post.
https://onemileatatime.com/love-hong-kong/
Since I am about 6-8 months "new" to the game I'm going to say: https://onemileatatime.com/whats-the-point/
Thanks,
David
Ben your dad totally cracks me up, so I loved hearing all his thoughts on your recent birthday trip with him!
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-dads-thoughts/
The reason I come here is for the trip reports, so thanks for writing great ones!
My favorite post was about the Rimowa amenity kits.
This was also the first post of your blog I read.
https://onemileatatime.com/airlines-give-rimowa-amenity-kits/
When you were taken by surprise - BA put you on an Emirates flight!!
https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
THIS is by far and away my favorite all time post of yours. Just re-read it for the 50th time and laughed all over again.
https://onemileatatime.com/the-most-gaudy-obnoxious-and-awesome-f-flight-of-my-life/
https://onemileatatime.com/baarcelonaa-introduction/
This is my favorite post because it inspired me to get into the credit card game and experience amazing vacations on a budget. THANK YOU!!!
Generally, onemileatatime is what got me into the whole frequent flyer/travel bug - so kudos on that.
My fav however was this - https://onemileatatime.com/a319-a330-a340-a350-a380-777-captain-walk-bar/ Which had nothing to do with being on a plane OR physically travelling, it was just observing the interactions between 6 pilots, and making sense of it. Quite funny, especially everyone's reaction to the A350 pilot - who was quite clearly the rockstar of the day.
I hope to see...
Generally, onemileatatime is what got me into the whole frequent flyer/travel bug - so kudos on that.
My fav however was this - https://onemileatatime.com/a319-a330-a340-a350-a380-777-captain-walk-bar/ Which had nothing to do with being on a plane OR physically travelling, it was just observing the interactions between 6 pilots, and making sense of it. Quite funny, especially everyone's reaction to the A350 pilot - who was quite clearly the rockstar of the day.
I hope to see more casual observation articles like these in the future :)
China Southern as others have already noted was one of the best, purely because it was so different than your normal reports.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/
Your review of Tokyo to Istanbul on Turkish because I took that exact same flight and was worried about how bad it would be.... https://onemileatatime.com/vienna-to-istanbul-via-tokyo-turkish-business-class-tokyo-narita-to-istanbul/
Choosing the best post is quite difficult but I have to admit I've enjoyed reading your review of the Qatar Airways new A380
https://onemileatatime.com/review-qatar-airways-first-class-a380-doha-to-london-heathrow/
TAM First Class! Not only my home airline but it was a great read.
There are lots of reviews that I really liked, but it´s tough to choose one. A classic Lucky airline review to me are https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-lufthansa-first-class-new-york-jfk-to-frankfurt/ and https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-singapore-airlines-first-class-singapore-to-tokyo-narita/ (where is Janesis?)
Of course, a classic Lucky lounge review is https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-a-day-in-the-lufthansa-first-class-loungesterminal-frankfurt/.
And a classic Lucky hotel review is https://onemileatatime.com/chasing-the-a380-park-hyatt-tokyo/. Of course this was a romantic getaway, as no one would ever share a dessert with a “friend”.
My favorite posts, that came to my mind,...
There are lots of reviews that I really liked, but it´s tough to choose one. A classic Lucky airline review to me are https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-lufthansa-first-class-new-york-jfk-to-frankfurt/ and https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-singapore-airlines-first-class-singapore-to-tokyo-narita/ (where is Janesis?)
Of course, a classic Lucky lounge review is https://onemileatatime.com/singapore-for-the-weekend-a-day-in-the-lufthansa-first-class-loungesterminal-frankfurt/.
And a classic Lucky hotel review is https://onemileatatime.com/chasing-the-a380-park-hyatt-tokyo/. Of course this was a romantic getaway, as no one would ever share a dessert with a “friend”.
My favorite posts, that came to my mind, are https://onemileatatime.com/my-goal-in-life-first-citizen-of-the-lufthansa-first-class-terminal/, https://onemileatatime.com/hello-from-singapore-and-dont-be-a-douche-like-me/, https://onemileatatime.com/my-royal-jordanian-flight-from-hell/, https://onemileatatime.com/do-you-believe-in-bad-juju/ and https://onemileatatime.com/tips-joining-mile-high-club/.
As there are 9 links, I need to make it 10, but this last one, although entertaining, didn´t come from your blog: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileage-plus-pre-merger-closed-posting/469543-i-got-yanked-off-plane-two-fams-thanks-ua.html.
Am I a huge fan of yours or am not? :-)
I must be honest that I have not been reading your blog for very long...in fact, I have read through the comment here on this post to find what other readers find memorable.
The sweater story reminds me of a similar situation I was in at Disneyland recently where I received numerous compliments on my shirt, even query to take photos of it.
https://onemileatatime.com/excuse-me-can-i-have-your-sweater/
The posts on your recent trip with your Dad, especially his videos.
-David
My favourite post is on of the posts about the IC Berchtesgaden, as it is one of my favourite Hotels.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-intercontinental-berchtesgaden/
i loved the sweater story but also when the Westin in Nagoya gave you two wildly different rooms.
https://onemileatatime.com/la-compagnie-business-class-paris-newark-review/ - Love a good review of a bad product
I really enjoyed all of the blogs related to your dad's trip around the world but this article about ANA first class ORD-NRT still sticks out as a favorite!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-ana-first-class-chicago-to-tokyo-narita/
Strangely enough, I quite enjoyed this post https://onemileatatime.com/luckys-lucky-7th-favorite-travel-memories/, not simply because of the travel experiences you've come across, but just reading the reader comments there made my day.
I've been aspiring to fly Emirates first class since I saw this post - https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
This post (https://onemileatatime.com/hello-from-singapore-and-dont-be-a-douche-like-me/) has still got to be one of my favorites. I can only imagine some of the looks you got from people. Anecdotes like these make for very entertaining reading.
Your guides on how to redeem are really helpful. The one I couldn't have begun to figure out on my own was the Korean Air redemption how-to: https://onemileatatime.com/how-to-redeem-korean-air-skypass-miles/
If I define favourite as the one I find most useful and keep going back to, it's the one on the UK APD. Whenever I'm booking a ticket to or through LHR, I search for that post to refresh my memory.
China Southern post as it shows the power of blogging and social media.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/
So hard to pick just one Ben especially when there's been a lot of great postings, either very informative or very entertaining and both!
So, the one about your dad's perspective on the EK around the world trip last year comes to mind as a my favorite. Where he's stating: "“Benny, I feel on top ov zha vhorld.” Little did he know, he actually was." and you showing the air show map where you're actually...
So hard to pick just one Ben especially when there's been a lot of great postings, either very informative or very entertaining and both!
So, the one about your dad's perspective on the EK around the world trip last year comes to mind as a my favorite. Where he's stating: "“Benny, I feel on top ov zha vhorld.” Little did he know, he actually was." and you showing the air show map where you're actually flying over Greenland, just awesome. Plus of course, him ending at the bar as an honorary EK barmaid, is simply priceless!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-emirates-first-class-a380-los-angeles-to-dubai/
In general I am more interested in your hotel reviews than airline ones, and I particularly liked those which made you "WOW". ;) I have frequented several Cairo airport hotels (e.g. Fairmont Towers, JW Marriott, renaissance mirage) so after the below review it urged me to give it a try too as SPG Plat (also wondering if I get the same gigantic suite as a solo traveller ... hehe). So I stayed there and ended...
In general I am more interested in your hotel reviews than airline ones, and I particularly liked those which made you "WOW". ;) I have frequented several Cairo airport hotels (e.g. Fairmont Towers, JW Marriott, renaissance mirage) so after the below review it urged me to give it a try too as SPG Plat (also wondering if I get the same gigantic suite as a solo traveller ... hehe). So I stayed there and ended up being there for a dozen of nights (due to work, lol..) Soon I am going to try your another WOW hotel - W Doha. :) And look forward to seeing more "WOW" hotels in your hotel reviews !
https://onemileatatime.com/le-meridien-cairo-wow/
https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/
The surprise Emirates First flight was quite memorable!
Close contenders were the Pajamas incident, and the VS Clubhouse incident :)
I always remember the post where you officially came out. You were candid yet matter of fact. And those "Hello Kitty" blogs where you unofficially came out. ;-)
Here's to another 7 years (and more!)
This one: https://onemileatatime.com/a380-extravaganza-skyview-lounge-singapore/
But for selfish reasons. I was reading it and had the exact same reaction as the agent about why the hell you would fly in and directly out of Colombo again. I guessed there must be an alternate reason and that led to a google/flyertalk investigation which helped me discover the cheap F tickets on Emirates & BA back to the States from Sri Lanka. Bought a ticket immediately.
But...
This one: https://onemileatatime.com/a380-extravaganza-skyview-lounge-singapore/
But for selfish reasons. I was reading it and had the exact same reaction as the agent about why the hell you would fly in and directly out of Colombo again. I guessed there must be an alternate reason and that led to a google/flyertalk investigation which helped me discover the cheap F tickets on Emirates & BA back to the States from Sri Lanka. Bought a ticket immediately.
But for non-selfish reasons, I loved the one where you met Janesis because you sounded truly happy and she sounds lovely. https://onemileatatime.com/the-power-of-a-flight-attendant-to-change-your-mood/
This got me into the hobby. The rest is history:
https://onemileatatime.com/a-royal-dishhonor-cathay-pacific-first-class-san-francisco-to-hong-kong/
Does Ask Lucky count? I love this "post" because you are so easily available with help and insight.
https://asklucky.onemileatatime.com/
Of course it was one of your blogs that got me in the game a couple of years ago now! Your South Africa trip report. For a mere 140k miles that got FOUR legs in CX first (2 of them on a 747!) Wish that deal was still around!!! Since that post of yours I am a faithful follower!!! That was the first, first for me on many, many levels. Certifiable now thanks to you!
I must say my favorite is your post about wearing Qantas First Class Pajamas in the Singapore airport. It is something that I could almost see myself doing and then regretting. Thanks for the 7,999+ reports that have also been great reads!
Here's the link to the post:
https://onemileatatime.com/hello-from-singapore-and-dont-be-a-douche-like-me/
The review of Aerolineas Argentinas with the fax on board: https://onemileatatime.com/i-want-to-fly-aerolineas-argentinas-club-condor-class-so-i-can-live-fax-from-a-flight/
Lots of great content on the site, but I loved the review of EVA Air's Hello Kitty plane! I also loved the note how they have everything secure so you can't steal any Hello Kitty swag (I would steal the toilet paper).
Favorite post is clearly the series of https://onemileatatime.com/is-british-airways-first-class-the-worlds-best-business-class-product/ into https://onemileatatime.com/the-story-behind-how-i-ended-up-in-emirates-airbus-380-first-class/ into https://onemileatatime.com/bling-it-on-emirates-first-class-london-heathrow-to-dubai/ for the whole BA flight that magically turned into an EK one.
I really liked the Tomorrowland flight, looked fun and crazy. https://onemileatatime.com/introduction-flying-to-tomorrowland/
While I love all of your travel posts and have utilized them in booking my own travels, my all time favorite classic Lucky post was the post where the guy insisted on buying your sweater from you in the club lounge at the Hong Kong Intercontinental Hotel. haha. You clearly have a lot of fun traveling but all the fun little quirky things that happen to you in your travels are what make your blog...
While I love all of your travel posts and have utilized them in booking my own travels, my all time favorite classic Lucky post was the post where the guy insisted on buying your sweater from you in the club lounge at the Hong Kong Intercontinental Hotel. haha. You clearly have a lot of fun traveling but all the fun little quirky things that happen to you in your travels are what make your blog so enjoyable to read. :-)
https://onemileatatime.com/excuse-me-can-i-have-your-sweater/
I have to say I've only just recently stumbled upon this site a couple of months ago, but there was a post recently about how to get an empty seat between you and your other passenger. By far, this is my favorite tip and has landed me several great flights since reading --including one last night from LAG-TPA. If only it included how to get the extra seat and all the annoying passengers to sit...
I have to say I've only just recently stumbled upon this site a couple of months ago, but there was a post recently about how to get an empty seat between you and your other passenger. By far, this is my favorite tip and has landed me several great flights since reading --including one last night from LAG-TPA. If only it included how to get the extra seat and all the annoying passengers to sit at the back of the plane. :)
I can't find the link, but it was fairly recent, within the past month and it was someone's first post on the blog.
"I know it's the year of the horse but....."
Lmao that's still hilarious!
That China southern post was just classic. I could not stop laughing.
I like this one where you are bothered by the kinky sex taking place next door:
https://onemileatatime.com/how-to-deal-with-loud-sex-in-hotels/
I can envision myself having the same exact freak-out. On a broader note, those type of personal and silly posts are more interesting to read and have fun comment threads.
For me it's definately your dad's first class round the world trip. Once I started reading I couldn't stop and finished it all in once. :-)
My dad passed away when I was twelve, now more then 17 years ago. If he was still here I would have done the same with him some day... However, now I would love to take my mom on a trip with Emirates First or Business, when she...
For me it's definately your dad's first class round the world trip. Once I started reading I couldn't stop and finished it all in once. :-)
My dad passed away when I was twelve, now more then 17 years ago. If he was still here I would have done the same with him some day... However, now I would love to take my mom on a trip with Emirates First or Business, when she reaches 65years of age in the future. Or maybe even earlier, let's see.
You made this idea coming up in my mind. Thanks Ben!
That time you were hiring. While I didn't get the position, just having the opportunity to interview was a fascinating look into your company and whet my appetite to not only travel more, but also to want to learn more about this hobby and the unique tools available!
https://onemileatatime.com/about/
Tough call, but I'll say any of your dad's reviews are a good choice.
That first EK A380 F trip you had when you were rebooked from BA. That was memorable.
All your blog posts are supercool ;)
But my favourite is this https://onemileatatime.com/embarrassing-travel-day-ever/
This is one hilarious blog post where Ben uses his AAPlatinum status like a boss to make a tight connection.
https://onemileatatime.com/the-last-aeroplan-hurrah-ritz-carlton-hong-kong/
Simply for the quote "I tend to believe that in life you regret what you didn’t do more than you regret what you did do." This perfectly captures my life philosophy.
This one is my favorite posts of recent memory. I am very partial to US Airways so I enjoyed the positive write up about their 330 and crew. You cannot beat the pretzel rolls! I also enjoyed the censored photo. I have been surprised on what is included in the content of some of their movies. It does make you check to see if anyone else just saw what was on your screen!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-us-airways-business-class-a330-london-heathrow-to-charlotte/
W Doha:
https://onemileatatime.com/w-doha-hotel-wow/
Reason:
Cool review on a cool property. Makes me want to stop by DOH now.
Gosh, really hard to pick only one as so many are great for so many different reasons. My all time favorite though has to be you taking your dad on his round birthday trip in 2014. Seeing his excitement & surprise really put a smile on my face & has inspired me to want do similar things for my family. Congratulations on your blog anniversary!
I know it's recent, but if I had to choose one post if would be the one with your dad's reactions after your RTW surprise birthday trip. Sure, I like tons of posts you've made, but it even makes me feel good seeing you use your extensive knowledge of first class products and award booking to treat your dad to the trip you did. Seeing his responses and reading the whole TR really was amazing!
The series of your posts on your dad' surprise trip. That's what travel is all about. Keep it up!
For me, had to be Lucky Charms Ireland and Exploring Dublin, which got my butt in a seat to do the same, thanks for the impetus!
https://onemileatatime.com/lucky-charms-ireland-exploring-dublin/
The China Southern trip report!
https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/
I love all the trip reports but this one was way crazier than the others which was fun :)
https://onemileatatime.com/review-eva-air-hello-kitty-business-class-taipei-los-angeles/
Hello Kitty Class!
The one that you give us your impressions on TAP portugal because im about to fly with then and was very usefull info :) tnks Ben, love your blog https://onemileatatime.com/tap-portugal-a330-business-class-miami-lisbon/
My favorite post was yours was "Flying in a Gulfstream IV - The Flight of my Life!" From your recounting of your conversation with your mother (hilarious) to the overabundant absolute glee that came through in that post - it was so funny and made me laugh so much that I have read it over several times when I need a smile.
I especially loved it when the flight attendant asked if you had ever...
My favorite post was yours was "Flying in a Gulfstream IV - The Flight of my Life!" From your recounting of your conversation with your mother (hilarious) to the overabundant absolute glee that came through in that post - it was so funny and made me laugh so much that I have read it over several times when I need a smile.
I especially loved it when the flight attendant asked if you had ever flown private and you recounted your initial thought process:
•Option 1: *flailing arms and making noises like a seal* “OMG NO BUT THIS IS THE COOLEST THING EVER!”
•Option 2: *look around as if I’m a private jet regular* “No, I don’t think I’ve been on this particular one before.”
The pictures were great and the trip to the cockpit was very cool! Just one of my many favorites which keep me reading your blog. Congratulations on 7 great years and here's to 7 more!
https://onemileatatime.com/flying-a-gulfstream-iv-the-flight-of-my-life/
My personal favorite moments:
- The one where Lucky forgot to put on clothes: One man's journey through an airport terminal in airplane pajamas. Should be renamed "Is there a draft in here?"
- The one where Lucky almost wets himself in excitement: Singapore Airlines makes Lucky's dreams come true. Should be renamed: "Two suites. One full-sized bed."
- The one where Lucky gets blinged out: Your first time fully naked miles...
My personal favorite moments:
- The one where Lucky forgot to put on clothes: One man's journey through an airport terminal in airplane pajamas. Should be renamed "Is there a draft in here?"
- The one where Lucky almost wets himself in excitement: Singapore Airlines makes Lucky's dreams come true. Should be renamed: "Two suites. One full-sized bed."
- The one where Lucky gets blinged out: Your first time fully naked miles above the surface of the earth. Spoiler alert: there's giggling and a shower suite involved...
This.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-tam-first-class-777-300er-sao-paulo-new-york/
I can't put into words why exactly, but its the combination of it being so unattainable on miles and that you took advantage of it during a brief period after which it more or less ceased to exist.
I agree that the posts about your trips with your parents are the best. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I'll go with this one from your trip to Bali with your mom:
https://onemileatatime.com/the-aman-bali-experience/
A quite new post, but I think it is so funny because you don't expect to get instructions on using a shower...
https://onemileatatime.com/guide-to-the-emirates-a380-first-class-shower-suite/
The one that you share about Janesis
and in the spirit of Lucky's request, here is my link to his Chase Sapphire discussion that just got updated. https://onemileatatime.com/sapphire-preferred-card-review/
This post, because I'm obviously going to win an AMENITY KIT!!!!!]
https://onemileatatime.com/luckys-lucky-7th-favorite-posts/
One of my favorites was the one about joining the MIle HIgh Club https://onemileatatime.com/tips-joining-mile-high-club/.
What make it my favorite is where a commenter asked if you had joined and you responded:
"Of course not/hi mom!"
My favorite post of yours is the one “Should I Call Law Enforcement” that tells us the story on your encounter with Precious. I think that was very interesting experience!
The discussion of using Chase Sapphire credit cards three years ago changed my outlook on earning points and overseas transaction fees. It made me really think about the corresponding money value of points. I changed from a US Air MasterCard over to the Chase product and haven't looked back. I still have that MC but really for the added features of free luggage, 1st class check in and quicker boarding. Thanks for being both entertaining and educational.
Favorite post was about predicting LH F space which helped me secure my first LH F experience!
https://onemileatatime.com/at-what-time-does-lufthansa-open-first-class-award-availability/
The La compagnie one was pretty interesting.
https://onemileatatime.com/la-compagnie-business-class-paris-newark-review/
I loved the sweater story.
I'd have to go with your dad's reaction videos. Definitely very cool to see his perspective.
I love so many of your posts, but especially the post which airlines have the best Champagne in first class, as well as the rest of your best of posts, like the best uses of Alaska miles and the best business class seats for couples. But the reason why I loved the post on Champagne so much is that my husband & I are in the wine business and absolutely obsessed with great Champagne, so...
I love so many of your posts, but especially the post which airlines have the best Champagne in first class, as well as the rest of your best of posts, like the best uses of Alaska miles and the best business class seats for couples. But the reason why I loved the post on Champagne so much is that my husband & I are in the wine business and absolutely obsessed with great Champagne, so I would completely want to know what Champagne is served in each airlines first and business class before booking an award flight.
My favorite post is: https://onemileatatime.com/the-most-gaudy-obnoxious-and-awesome-f-flight-of-my-life/
;) Who could ever turn down showing at 38,000ft (except for that one time you slept through)?
;) Who could ever turn down unlimited Dom (admittedly Krug would be nicer)?
;) Who could ever turn down unlimited Hennesey Paradis?
;) Who could ever turn down getting miles on a award ticket?
;) Who could ever turn down an Emirates flight?
I think that was enough said....
My favorite post is: https://onemileatatime.com/the-most-gaudy-obnoxious-and-awesome-f-flight-of-my-life/
;) Who could ever turn down showing at 38,000ft (except for that one time you slept through)?
;) Who could ever turn down unlimited Dom (admittedly Krug would be nicer)?
;) Who could ever turn down unlimited Hennesey Paradis?
;) Who could ever turn down getting miles on a award ticket?
;) Who could ever turn down an Emirates flight?
I think that was enough said. Last but not least, who wouldn't want to fly Emirates instead of Brithsh Airways? ;)
Tough call, but I'd have to say that for me, the Hello Kitty flight review was pretty great.
Hello Kitty Review!
https://onemileatatime.com/hello-kitty-airplane/
Hello from Singapore (and don’t be a douche… like me)! https://onemileatatime.com/hello-from-singapore-and-dont-be-a-douche-like-me/
I would have like to be there to see that happen.
My favorite is one of the first and most basic:
https://onemileatatime.com/whats-the-point/
It helped me getting started with this hobby, and still keeps me going!
even though I've been a reader of your blog for 2 years now and have pretty much read majority of the posts even from before I started reading the blog, personally I love each and everyone of them that involve your parents. It's absolutely amazing how your passion can and has helped bring joy and excitement to their travels over time. I can relate to it now because I've been trying to do the same...
even though I've been a reader of your blog for 2 years now and have pretty much read majority of the posts even from before I started reading the blog, personally I love each and everyone of them that involve your parents. It's absolutely amazing how your passion can and has helped bring joy and excitement to their travels over time. I can relate to it now because I've been trying to do the same for the past 1 year. So yes I love your posts related to your travels with your parents.
I liked your trip report last year. It was just great to see what you experienced and gives me ideas for my own trips and what to look forward to!
https://onemileatatime.com/best-trip-ever-introduction/
"Is Qantas A380 first class award space between the US and Australia a myth?" I have an obsession with all things Australia at the moment. I got a chuckle out of the title of this post.
So as a newbie…..I just have to say I enjoy them all …….I have learned so many helpful tips etc I can't possibly pin point one as I am still learning and everything is new and exciting !!!
I liked best the post from Brussels when you found out about La Compagnie's actual launch, snagged a dirt-cheap ticket, and sprinted to catch the next train to CDG for the flight. After all that corporate "stalking," pure excitement & adrenalin!
The picture of your father behind the first class bar was pretty good, too.
I love your Beginners Guide To Miles and Points. Had to read that when i started staying in hotels and now i am a hilton gold member and a spg platinum. All thanks to you!
That cab driver, Jeff, on your recent trip to Vegas. He kinda sums up every bad Vegas stereotype, LOL, and why renting a car there, even for a day, is totally worth it.
https://onemileatatime.com/las-vegas-taxi-excitement/
https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/
The reason: This quote.
I again said “napkin,” and made a rubbing motion on my shirt as if I was trying to clean it. She comes back a minute later wearing gloves with a box of Kleenex tissues. Maybe she misunderstood the rubbing motion I was making? I dunno…
It was tough not to pick the post bubbling with euphoria after you were on the Hello Kitty flight though.
I can't hear enough about the high end airline products that I'll never get a chance to use myself - such as the "Apartment".
https://onemileatatime.com/best-etihad-a380-first-apartment-seats/
Zee report of utmost quality was zee original Vater trip with zee hand written report. Had me in stitches...
https://onemileatatime.com/vaterland-vater-dads-thoughts/
I really enjoy your post about locations I'm going to in the future. Reading about your adventures in various posts about Abu Dhabi and Dubai definitely got me thinking about attractions to see and experience.
There's absolutely no way to pin-point a single favorite post. Not only because there are so many of them, but also because my memory will necessarily fail me and I'll only think of the recent ones, which isn't fair since your older posts also include some of your finer posts. So I'll just leave this comment in order to win the Rimowa thingy. Hehe...
The RTW trip with your Dad. Such amazing gesture and adventure.
I loved the videos with your dad and the joy and excitment you both shared during that trip. I hope you are enjoying the trip with your mom.
When Singapore awards were wide available under United search during their servers upgrade
I really liked the post about the loud people going at it (hourly business actually ;)) in the room next to you. The follow up comment was even better!
i've really enjoyed your posts about living in hotels. I've plenty of EVA amenity kits, but I wouldn't mind winning some other goodies.
Hard to choose just one, but I'd say that this:
https://onemileatatime.com/use-miles-flights-tahiti/
This post helped me to book my trip to French Polynesia later this year :D
But I am sorry that the most memorable ones were the ones you traveled with your mom and dad.
La Compagnie review. Besides being the first to review a unique product, it was also very entertaining!
https://onemileatatime.com/la-compagnie-business-class-paris-newark-review/
This one for no particular reason other than it's the first one you ever tweeted as @Onemileatatime.
https://onemileatatime.com/and-then-we-wonder-why-channel-9-isn%E2%80%99t-on/
The Last Aeroplan Hurrah: Asiana First Class Seoul Incheon to Frankfurt
Reason: I was googling "Asiana First Class Review" before my Asiana flight and that's how I discovered your blog.
I love reading CX F trip reports, and this one with your mom is my favorite. https://onemileatatime.com/review-cathay-pacific-first-class-chicago-to-hong-kong/
I'm pretty sure it wasn't Lucky's favorite trip to take, but for the pure holy-crap-that-really-happened value...
The China Southern A380 trip report.
https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/
Just about ALL of your posts are my favorite posts, but the one that comes to mind first is the review of the Champagne on China Southern...https://onemileatatime.com/review-china-southern-a380-first-class-los-angeles-guangzhou/