Add another country to the list allowing foreigners expedited entries. As of late 2016, a Japan Trusted Traveler program is available for foreign visitors. This allows for automated kiosks for those registered.Trusted Traveler programs elsewhere Expedited entry … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines Arrivals Lounge, London Heathrow Terminal 3
American re-opened its arrivals lounge at Heathrow in Terminal 3 in August 2016, where it had been closed for renovations. Per American's website, the instructions were to, "Exit to the right of the Terminal 3 Customs Hall, and take the stairs or lift to Level … [Read more...]
Review: Norwegian Air Premium Class, London Gatwick-Boston
The primary purpose of my crazy weekend trip to Europe was to review American's new Premium Economy seating. A secondary purpose, though, was to try as many new airlines as possible. One airline that made the cut - Norwegian Air, technically Norwegian Air Shuttle. … [Read more...]
Day Trip from Hong Kong to Macau
If you’re going to Hong Kong for a few days, I highly recommend a quick day trip from Hong Kong to Macau. Plan on an overnight stay if you want to gamble at the casinos but if you just want to see some of the highlights, Macau can easily be done in a day. My friend … [Read more...]
Want a Turkish Airlines Free Transit Hotel? Read This First
I’m gonna cut to the chase and tell you that I screwed up. I tried to travel hack the Turkish Airlines free transit hotel offer for a free hotel in Istanbul and ended up screwing myself over. I’m actually quite embarrassed by this but my hope in sharing this post with … [Read more...]
Where Can You Fly on a Fifth Freedom Airline Route?
Ever wanted to sample Cathay Pacific's in-flight products, but don't have the time (or the money) to fly all the way to Hong Kong?Well, if you live on the East Coast or West Coast, there is an easy way to do this by flying on Cathay's 5th freedom route that operates … [Read more...]
Tips for Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
I should start by admitting that I am not a Blue Lagoon expert or even a spa expert for that matter. There are many bloggers out there that have traveled to Iceland numerous times, visited the Blue Lagoon and other geothermal spas countless times and have documented … [Read more...]
Review: WOW Air, Los Angles to Reykjavik, & Tips before You Fly
I know a WOW Air flight review is the last thing anyone expects on here but surprisingly, I get a lot of questions about them. Ever since they acquired some wide-body aircraft, started flying to Los Angeles and San Francisco, and introduced some ridiculously low $99 … [Read more...]
Vietnam Re-instates Cheaper, Single-Entry Tourist Visas for US Citizens
The Vietnamese government recently made some very negative tourist visa changes for U.S. citizens a few months ago. Along with eliminating single entry, short term tourist visas, they also raised the visa stamp fee for U.S citizens from a very cheap $25 to a whopping … [Read more...]
Booking Flights on Norwegian Air? Choose Your Site to Save Big
Norwegian Air (technically Norwegian Air Shuttle) is an European low-cost carrier. The airline has expanded into the United States over the last few years, using low fares as its primary selling point. And when I say low fares, I mean absurdly low in many cases. It's … [Read more...]
