I’ve had my eye on a trip to Ukraine for a while. With lots of history, great food, and the fact that they don’t use the Euro, there were lots … Continue reading Visiting Kiev
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Exploring Bangkok
No visit to Thailand is complete without a few days in Bangkok. Since I was locked into 7 days in Phuket with my Marriott travel package, I only did three … Continue reading Exploring Bangkok
A Week in Phuket
I was excited to spend a week in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island. There were many sights to see, lots of great diving, and of course, the food! Phuket Marriott … Continue reading A Week in Phuket
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
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
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
My next stop was at the majestic JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa. Designed by Bill Bensley, this five-star resort is one of the most luxurious in southeast … Continue reading JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Once on the ground in Kuala Lumpur, I made my way to the KLIA Ekspres train, which would take me downtown. After a quick metro ride from KL Sentral, I … Continue reading Exploring Kuala Lumpur
Diving with Sharks in Downtown Atlanta
Now that I had my scuba certification, it was time to pay another visit the Georgia Aquarium. We planned to check in to our hotel, visit the aquarium, the Centennial … Continue reading Diving with Sharks in Downtown Atlanta
A Night in Istanbul
After arriving in Istanbul and clearing immigration, I made my way outside and past the armed guards to wait for my hotel shuttle. The pick-up area was absolutely chaotic, unlike … Continue reading A Night in Istanbul
Exploring Budapest
Once I exited the airport, I hopped on the 100E airport bus for a ride straight into the city. After a 45-minute bus ride, I was dropped off in the … Continue reading Exploring Budapest
Planes, Trains, and RVs 