This is a guest post written by my wife and travel partner. She takes many of the photos that I show on MilesQuest and also books all of our reward travel. As the mother of our three small children, she felt it was important to discuss something we’ve all probably overlooked – what to do…
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Great advice from Ghana
I saw this sign today in Ghana and it made we wonder – is there another alternative? 🙂 The Holiday Inn Airport Accra is a fantastic hotel – I’m always impressed by the Holiday Inn product abroad. Will write up a full trip report when I return
The human pin cushion for Africa trip
A couple of weeks ago, I headed down to the local health clinic to get the proper shots for my first trip to Africa. As I walked in – I realized it was the first day before school and the waiting room was packed with kids waiting for their immunizations. The lovely receptionist asked where…
I’m going to Ghana Bro
I’ll be taking my first trip to Africa shortly including a stint in Ghana. Hopefully my experience will be much better than soccer fan Cruz, who is really upset, bro.
25% off GoGo 24 hour pass
Gogo is offering 25% off a 24 hour pass. It does not mention an expiration date on the landing page. Thanks to Sice for the tip. UPDATE: It is good through Labor Day. Confirmed by DL UPDATE 2: The offer does not apply to purchases in flight – buy before you fly!
Wear your luggage instead of checking it
I saw a bit on the news about this last night. There is a company that is offering a jacket with gigantic pockets so that you don’t have to check your luggage. It’s called the “Rufus Roo“. They brag that you can put up to 22 lbs of items (including a laptop) in the oversized…
Thoughts from my current trip
I’m in the midst of a quick jaunt to Sweden, Germany, and Cyprus. Some quick thoughts: 1. Overheard a husband and wife arguing about who should get the upgrade at the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. I wrote about my own debate here. The guy was digging in his heels and bringing out all…
My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas
Miami Marriott Biscanye Bay My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas part 1 My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas part 2 Having stayed at the Marriott Biscayne Bay for a couple of days, it was time to go to our Royal Caribbean cruise. I’ve never been on a real cruise – I’ve…
The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in
I was going through some old files and found some pictures from one of the most interesting hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Two years ago I took my only trip to Venezuela. Venezuela is in the midst of a complete takeover by Hugo Chavez and it definitely made for an interesting experience. The hotel was…
Chicken curry
I know some of you have been in some pretty swanky airport lounges, but have you ever seen anything as tempting as this bin of chicken curry at the Male airport lounge? I have the feeling it’s been here for quite some time. Now it’s time to start our two day journey home!
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