My 200th SFO Flight – An Air Travel Milestone
One of the easy metrics provided by OpenFlights is how many times you've either flown into or out of an airport. With that in mind, last week I hit my 200th flight into or out of San Francisco International Airport. My 200th SFO flight wasn't just any ol' flight, either. It was a bit more special.
Aisle Versus Window Seat: Why I’ve Changed Teams
Had you asked me a few years ago, I would have said that I am staunchly #TeamWindowSeat. It was the clear winner. But a few factors over the past several years have slowly transitioned me to an aisle seat man. Here is how the aisle versus window seat debate has broken down, at least in my thinking over my travels.
Two Days in Switzerland: Day 2 – Rheinfall and Schaffhausen
My second day in Switzerland is spent on a day trip to Rheinfall and Schaffhausen, two spots in the lowlands that get far less attention than the amazing Alps. With limited time, they made for a great itinerary, and I was even able to enjoy Zurich for an hour before moving onward during my week in Europe.
Tallying Up 2023 & 2024 Travel: Closing in on Visiting All 50 States
I like to take stock of each year's travel as we pass from one year into the next. There's usually a clear favorite trip, and there's certainly a clear favorite each year. This is the qualitative side, and arguably the most important. But as a points and miles nerd with a numbers brain, I also like to tally up travel quantitatively. Here's how the numbers stack up for 2023 and 2024.
Two Days in Switzerland: Day 1 – Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi
After a late arrival into Zurich, I wake up refreshed enough to tackle a day trip to Lucerne and Mount Rigi. As my first full day in Switzerland, it ends up being a perfect way to start my week in Europe. Although I only have two days in this country, I do my best to make the most of it.
Our Top 4 Family Travel Mishaps
Traveling can be stressful. But traveling with kids can make many situations worse. Far worse. Here are our top four family travel mishaps:
24 Hours in Athens: Barely Scratching the Surface
With so much history and so little time, I settle for an overview of much of what Athens offers. Spread around the Aeropagus is the ancient Greek agora, the general meeting place of the city. There are plenty of ruins to see, plus the Parthenon. A mere 24 hours in Athens is nowhere near enough.
TBT: That Time I Got Diverted to Alaska On My Trip to Australia
Back in 2017 I took a quick solo trip to Australia. Little did I know that I'd end up in Alaska along the way! Here's my story of our diversion.
This Is the Craziest Uber Price I’ve Ever Seen
Have you experienced crazy Uber prices over the past year or two? It seems things have gotten out of control. Here's one recent experience where I considered a ride to an LAX airport hotel and was blown away by how much the ride-share service wanted.
Tirana, Albania in 16 Photos
My time in Tirana back in 2021 was brief, less than 24 hours. But as I am wrapping…