So here we go! The first leg of this journey started with a quick flight on an Austrian Embraer 195. I was excited to try out this airline, as their … Continue reading Naples to Vienna
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Adventures in Thailand
Finally time to write about my trip to Thailand last year! I had purchased one of Marriott’s awesome “Travel Package” deals with my points back at the end of 2018 … Continue reading Adventures in Thailand
The New Turkish Airlines Lounge
On my way back to Italy, I had the opportunity to choose a layover at the new Istanbul Airport to check out the new airport and its lounges. I had … Continue reading The New Turkish Airlines Lounge
Aruba to NYC on Copa Airlines
I’m always excited to try out a new airline, so it was only logical that my mom and I would try out Copa Airlines on the way back from Aruba. … Continue reading Aruba to NYC on Copa Airlines
Taipei to Naples on Turkish Airlines
Here goes the second part of my post about my journey home! To get me from Guam back to Italy, I had booked an award ticket in business class for … Continue reading Taipei to Naples on Turkish Airlines
Guam to Manila to Taipei
To get me from Guam back to Italy, I booked an award ticket in business class for 75,000 United MileagePlus miles and $21.80 in taxes. The miles were earned via … Continue reading Guam to Manila to Taipei
Scuba Diving in Chuuk
The Truk Lagoon in Chuuk is home to over 60 wrecks, most of which sunk during Operation Hailstone in World War II. Many of them are within recreational diving depths … Continue reading Scuba Diving in Chuuk
Across the Pacific on the Island Hopper
This flight had been on my list for a long time. I had seen photos of the beautiful takeoffs and landings. I had read that this flight operates with an … Continue reading Across the Pacific on the Island Hopper
Upper Deck Business Class on Lufthansa’s 747-400
Boarding began on time from the Lufthansa Lounge and we made our way down the corridor and past the nose of D-ABVU, a majestic 20 year-old 747-400 before heading down … Continue reading Upper Deck Business Class on Lufthansa’s 747-400
Visiting the Dulles Airport Lounges
After visiting family and finishing my groomsman duties at my friend’s wedding, it was time to head home. I boarded my quick flight from Norfolk to Washington Dulles and spent … Continue reading Visiting the Dulles Airport Lounges
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