Travel

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 777-200LRFlight #: QR731Route: Doha (DOH) to Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)Date: May 1, 2023Duration: 16hr 5minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-4-3Seat: 22HCost: $2,665 (for round-trip airfare Doha (DOH) to Asheville (AVL) via Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)) While I often fly Qatar Airways from my home…

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States, with annual passenger traffic of around 21 million. However, it may come as a surprise that AUS only has 3 full-fledged lounges (with 1 more operating…

Wind Cave is one of the world’s oldest caves, creating a mazelike underground chamber system. Each year, over a million visitors come to explore Wind Cave National Park. It is teeming with wildlife, has many miles of scenic roads, and…

“Are you sure we’re in the right place?” I asked the Uber driver when he stopped. “This is the address,” he said. A nondescript building with no visible signage on a tree-lined residential street didn’t seem like the right spot…

From NYC to upstate, there’s plenty to see in New York, but did you know the state’s beaches also deserve a spot on your travel bucket list? With miles of coastline and a plethora of inland lakes to its name,…

Gazing out over the Mediterranean, exploring medieval villages and castles, strolling regal gardens, and practicing your high-school French, German, Italian, or Spanish … these are all things that you probably envision when thinking about your next European vacation. But perhaps…

Breeze Airways is a low-cost carrier that offers flexible fares, with or without luggage included, allowing passengers to keep costs low when traveling light. For passengers that require carry-on and checked luggage, the airline’s fare bundles offer good value for…

While Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Lounge and Al Safwa First Lounge garner a lot of attention from transit passengers at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), not all of us fly premium classes or have the status to gain entry to these…

When it comes to breastfeeding an infant when you’re away from home, there have been, until recently, few options for privacy. While a restroom or scarf to cover your baby (and yourself) while nursing works in a pinch, it’s not…

I attended a Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) “ownership” presentation in Las Vegas in May 2023. As a travel and finance nerd, it was honestly pretty fun, and I found it more fascinating than the awkward, high-pressure sales meeting I was…

Hilton has a strong presence in Reykjavik, the relatively small capital city of Iceland, and I’ve had the pleasure of staying at 2 of the 4 Hilton properties there. My favorite time to visit Iceland is the first part of…

Everyone wants to save money, whether it’s by scoring a dream hotel stay using points and miles or taking advantage of promo codes or rates. But beyond these savings, some travelers can save money using a corporate or special offer…

I found myself on a long layover at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) on a cheap LATAM economy ticket that did not include lounge access. After roaming around the terminal for a while, I quickly realized that if I wanted…

Tampa International Airport is the gateway to Florida’s West Coast, serving over 21.5 million passengers in 2022. With Delta Air Lines and American Airlines accounting for around 17% of passenger traffic, eligible passengers can await their flights in the comfort…

There are few things as exciting as taking a road trip. Whether you’re going somewhere completely new or visiting an old favorite spot, it’s bound to be an adventure. However, one of the defining characteristics of road trips is that…

After spending 5 nights running around Las Vegas with my family, I was tasked with ensuring the first part of our Hawaiian vacation was genuinely relaxing. My wife has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), so while she loves traveling, the logistics of…

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has gorgeous painted canyons, buttes, peaks, and wilderness just waiting to be explored. The park has an incredible history and was named after America’s 26th president who sought peace and refuge in the area after his…

Planning trips is fun. Reading about travel insurance for them isn’t. But a little effort to plan for problems during your upcoming vacation can make a big difference. WorldTrips provides multiple types of travel insurance, ranging from minimalist policies with…

While it might not be the first place you think of when you’re about to plan a beach getaway, Mississippi has some of the best shores in the country. From relaxing places to lay out and get some sun to…

Airline: All Nippon Airways (ANA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: NH 108Route: Tokyo (HND) to San Francisco (SFO)Date: May 16, 2023Duration: 9hr 30 minCabin and Layout: First class, 1-2-1Seat: 1DCost: 55,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Virgin Points + $321.56 in taxes and fees After an incredible 3 weeks in Asia,…

It would be impossible to see and explore Tokyo in its entirety in 2 days. With such limited time for my first visit to the city, I let go of all expectations and instead focused on the few hours I…