Travel

South America is a continent with a diverse set of countries with half of its population located in Brazil. From Machu Picchu in Peru, to the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, to the food scene in Lima, to the bustling…

In the world of points travel, people often get fixated on traveling for free. While this is definitely something to strive for, it is not recommended to use your points if the redemption is impractical or is a poor return…

Walt Disney World can be such a magical place. With all the incredible rides, character experiences, and pure imagination that have been brought to life, it is truly amazing. Kids visiting Disney for the first time will be in awe…

When it comes to seating on American Airlines, not all options are alike. For those in the back of the plane (the “Main Cabin”), there are 3 seating options: standard Main Cabin seats, Preferred seats, and Main Cabin Extra. Here’s…

Airline: Emirates (EK) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 (A6-EOT). Flight #: EK 862 and EK 863 Route: (EK 862) Dubai International Airport (DXB) > Muscat International Airport (MCT); (EK 863) MCT > DXB Date: July 01, 2019. Duration: 40 minutes per leg….

A beach vacation truly is a beautiful thing. A week or so soaking up the sun while kicking back with friends, family, and loved ones is something we all look forward to, and making it as stress-free as possible makes…

What’s better than getting a great deal on a plane ticket? Getting 2 plane tickets for the price of 1! Getting a 2-for-1 deal on a plane ticket is possible with a companion ticket. Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is probably…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: VN 415 Route: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) > Hanoi (HAN) Date: April 21, 2019 Duration: 4 hr 25 min Cabin & Layout: Vietnam Airlines reverse herringbone business class, 28-seat capacity across 7 rows, 1-2-1…

Your backpack needs to be able to travel the world with you. To do this, it needs to be built to last, and depending on your travel style, it should be waterproof, too. A backpack that can handle adverse weather…

Airline: Cathay Pacific (CX) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: CX 872 Route: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Date: April 23, 2019 Duration: 12 hours and 15 minutes Cabin and Layout: Cathay Pacific first class, 6-seat capacity…

EVA Air’s mileage program is known as Infinity MileageLands. These miles aren’t known to be of particularly high value, but they can present decent redemption avenues for niche travelers. While EVA Air isn’t always one of the recommended ways to…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Airbus A321 Flight #: VN 592 Route: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Date: April 22, 2019 Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes Cabin and Layout: Vietnam Airlines business class, 16-seat capacity across…

When flying with your pet, you want to make sure you’re flying on a carrier that not only cares about you but also your pet.  A good place to start is the airline’s track record. Here’s a breakdown of the…

The CLEAR platform powers a unique, secure, and smooth customer experience from airports to major sports venues. In this post, we will look at what CLEAR is, if it makes sense for you, how much it costs, how you can…

Sling backpacks are well-suited for trendy travelers, surf dudes, sun worshipers, and mountain climbers alike. Slinging your stuff over your shoulder has never been easier, and there are plenty of crossbody bags out there for you to choose from. The…

Hainan Airlines is one of the world’s newer airlines. Founded in 1993, it is the world’s largest civilian-run airline in China, and the fourth largest in terms of fleet size. With that being said, Hainan Airlines is also quite unknown…

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the third busiest airport in the world, transporting nearly 82 million passengers in 2023. It’s a huge airport, covering almost 27 miles — that’s larger than Manhattan! With its relatively central position, every…

Saudia, or Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Although they are based in Jeddah, they also operate a few flights out of Riyadh. Their flight network to/from Saudi Arabia is very small, but they are known…

Airline: United Airlines (UA) Aircraft: Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Flight #: UA 2361 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH) Date: April 24, 2019 Duration: 3 hours, 13 minutes Cabin and Layout: United brand-new Polaris, 44-seat capacity across 11 rows, 1-2-1 configuration Seat:…

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has undergone a complete rebuild over the last several years which has seen the old, outdated facility of yesteryear replaced with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with modern terminals and facilities. With a cost of about $8 billion,…

The SkyTeam Alliance is one of the 3 main airline alliances in the world. The SkyTeam gets little attention compared to Star Alliance and Oneworld, but as you’ll find out in this guide, it’s extremely useful to know the ins…