Trip Reports

After Action Report (AAR): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   NOTE: With no travel over the next few months, I’m digging into my archives to remember some travels from the past few years. This trip to Kuala Lumpur, our first, occurred in July 2018 combined with a second trip to Singapore.     BLUF: Over the 4th of July weekend, Joe…

Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs): Alaska Airlines Award Ticket and the

Greetings, Fellow Travelers! BLUF: While on a Tokyo stop-over on an Alaska Airlines award redemption, I realized Tokyo has one of the most extensive but altogether confusing metro and train systems in the world. While you can buy single journey, one-day, or multi-day passes, none works on all systems. By having a rechargeable, contactless smart…

After Action Report (AAR): My First Around-The-World Trip (ATW) (Part 2)

A follow up from Albert on his ATW trip:   Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF: From 24 August to 3 September 2019, I undertook my first Around-The-World trip (going eastward). In total, I flew 21,830 miles on four different airlines in both economy and business class. With three major stops and a mix of revenue…

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After Action Report (AAR): My First Around-The-World Trip (ATW) (Part 1)

After Action Report (AAR):  My First Around-The-World Trip (ATW) (Part 1)   Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF:  From 24 August to 3 September 2019, I undertook my first Around-The-World trip (eastward).  In total, I flew 21,830 miles on four different airlines in both economy and business class.  With three major stops and a mix of…

Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs): London City Airport (LCY)

Another interesting post from Albert.   Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF: The small but very functional LCY is the closest airport to central London. Its quick immigration lines and Docklands Light Rail (DLR) connector into the city make LCY my favorite metro airport when visiting London. It should also be yours!   Today’s TTP is…

After Action Report (AAR): Iceland, April 2019 (Part 4 of 4)

Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF: This four-part AAR covers the journey, destination, and activities of our trip to Iceland. Iceland is full of amazing wonders: waterfalls, geysers, wildlife, and fresh air. Over the past five years, Iceland has become one of the most popular destinations for tourists. In turn, Iceland’s tourism infrastructure has risen to…

After Action Report (AAR): Iceland, April 2019 (Part 3 of 4)

Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF: This four-part AAR covers the journey, destination, and activities of our trip to Iceland. Iceland is full of amazing wonders: waterfalls, geysers, wildlife, and fresh air. Over the past five years, Iceland has become one of the most popular destinations for tourists. In turn, Iceland’s tourism infrastructure has risen to…

After Action Report (AAR): Iceland, April 2019 (Part 2 of 4)

Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   BLUF: This four-part AAR covers the journey, destination, and activities of our trip to Iceland. Iceland is full of amazing wonders: waterfalls, geysers, wildlife, and fresh air. Over the past five years, Iceland has become one of the most popular destinations for tourists. In turn, Iceland’s tourism infrastructure has risen to…